Post by The Sandmen on Mar 25, 2014 19:47:18 GMT -5
Edson Barboza looks very relaxed.
Akihiro Gono looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Edson and Gono move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Low kick by Akihiro Gono to maintain his distance.
That hits Edson Barboza's ankle
Gono launches a stiff jab!
Edson ducks that one.
Edson showing excellent timing, blasts Akihiro Gono with a right hand.
Gono steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono showing excellent timing, blasts Edson Barboza with a right hand.
Great hook by Akihiro Gono! Edson Barboza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gono is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza launches an up-kick intended for Akihiro Gono's head...
Gono leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gono is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Gono cartwheels towards Edson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Edson Barboza.
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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Edson Barboza moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Gono launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Edson Barboza is not able to stop Edson ground skills and Akihiro Gono moves to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edson's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
Edson ties him up.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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 half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Edson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Edson's face!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Edson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Gono!
Edson blocks that kick with his leg.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza has found an opening in the defense of Gono, launching a big uppercut
Akihiro Gono is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Gono moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
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 Edson
Edson Barboza sits up and gets an arm around Gono's neck!
Gono pushes Edson Barboza back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
Gono use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering him!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to show some ground skills
Edson Barboza put Gono in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
Edson ties him up.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Gono is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Gono!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Left cheek
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Glancing blow to Gono's abdomen!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akihiro Gono launches a knee while holding Edson's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Edson in the abdomen
Brilliant combination from Edson Barboza
that forces Gono to try and defend better.
Gono's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edson Barboza moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Akihiro Gono down... Gono stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gono's jaw!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson pushes Akihiro Gono againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gono cannot escape Edson Barboza's clinch! Edson Barboza is just brutalizing Gono with punches time and time again!
Akihiro Gono pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Akihiro Gono
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
Gono measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gono's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Edson is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Edson Barboza shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Edson Barboza breaks that americana attempt!
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Gono moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
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 Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
Gono is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
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!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
Edson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Edson's ribs.
Edson blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Edson only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edson.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Gono!
Edson blocks that kick with his leg.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Edson
grazes the chin of Gono.
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
Several good body shots
land on Gono.
Edson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono attempts to cut off Edson with punches
Edson avoids getting cornered.
Edson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gono
Edson moves on the ground
Edson Barboza moves to side mount
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Edson Barboza keeps control and remains in side mount.
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
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gono misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
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!
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.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza isolates Akihiro Gono's right arm looking for an armbar...
Akihiro Gono manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Edson Barboza lost his dominant position.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Edson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gono's ribs.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Gono struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Gono's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gono's eyes...
Edson is locking that Shoulder Lock...
That Shoulder Lock from Edson Barboza appears to be unbreakable
Gono pulls his arm out of danger.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
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 Edson
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edson holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
Akihiro Gono is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson Barboza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
Gono is in closed guard... Edson 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
Gono steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
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 Edson's moves.
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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gono tries to grapple
Edson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Edson Barboza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edson Barboza just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gono may be in trouble!
Solid kick to the leg from Edson Barboza
that visibly pains Gono.
Gono seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Gono decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Solid kick to the leg from Edson Barboza
that visibly pains Gono.
Gono seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Akihiro Gono's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Edson.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 4
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Gono steps forward
Edson Barboza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
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.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono launches a body shot
Edson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza was tooling Akihiro Gono for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Akihiro Gono lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Edson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gono's jaw!
Low kick by Akihiro Gono to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza tries a middle kick
Gono blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Gono Hyper-extended his arm
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Gono staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Akihiro Gono's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Edson.
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Gono staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Edson Barboza circles around Gono
Edson Barboza chases Gono and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Gono steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Gono staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Edson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Gono staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Edson Barboza was tooling Akihiro Gono for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Akihiro Gono lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gono is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Gono tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Edson moves backwards and circles around Akihiro Gono.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Edson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edson is clinching with Gono.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Gono into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
An overhand right from Edson Barboza that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Gono's stops that one with his face! How is Gono standing?!
Oh! Down goes Gono! Edson Barboza knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Edson Barboza really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Gono has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Edson Barboza by KO (Punch) at 2:36 Round 4
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 39/56 (70%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 4/20 (20%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/22 (23%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 537 s
Gono showed up in top form in round 1, taking it to Barboza handily. But Edson landed a lick in round 2, and that changed the whole fight. It did lethal damage, and Gono never recovered. Then, on top of that, Gono just stood there being tough as piss, and absorbed an INSANE amount of damage, while Edson just basically had a sparring session with Gono's barely-concious body until he finally went out. Good comeback win.
Akihiro Gono looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Edson and Gono move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Low kick by Akihiro Gono to maintain his distance.
That hits Edson Barboza's ankle
Gono launches a stiff jab!
Edson ducks that one.
Edson showing excellent timing, blasts Akihiro Gono with a right hand.
Gono steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono showing excellent timing, blasts Edson Barboza with a right hand.
Great hook by Akihiro Gono! Edson Barboza is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Gono is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Edson Barboza launches an up-kick intended for Akihiro Gono's head...
Gono leans out of the way.
The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round
Gono is standing while Edson is on the ground on his back
Gono cartwheels towards Edson!
He lands in side mount over a surprised Edson Barboza.
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.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Edson Barboza moves to half guard.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Gono launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Edson Barboza is not able to stop Edson ground skills and Akihiro Gono moves to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edson's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Edson clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
Edson ties him up.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
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 half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Edson uses his forearms to block the impact!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Edson's face!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Edson creates space and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) are cheering for the fighters.
Lightning fast low kick from Gono!
Edson blocks that kick with his leg.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Edson Barboza has found an opening in the defense of Gono, launching a big uppercut
Akihiro Gono is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Akihiro Gono tries to bring the fight to the ground
Edson goes down.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Gono moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Edson's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Edson Barboza attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
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 Edson
Edson Barboza sits up and gets an arm around Gono's neck!
Gono pushes Edson Barboza back to the ground.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Edson Barboza's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
Gono use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Arena Riga (Riga, Latvia) is cheering him!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to show some ground skills
Edson Barboza put Gono in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edson
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Edson tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Edson's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
Edson ties him up.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Edson Barboza
Gono is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 2
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Edson Barboza wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to Gono!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Left cheek
The clock says 0:25 in the 2 round
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.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to launch a knee to the body while in the clinch!
Glancing blow to Gono's abdomen!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akihiro Gono launches a knee while holding Edson's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Edson in the abdomen
Brilliant combination from Edson Barboza
that forces Gono to try and defend better.
Gono's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Edson Barboza is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edson Barboza moves forward looking for some grappling action
Edson has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson tries to take Akihiro Gono down... Gono stumbles backwards and Edson Barboza launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Gono's jaw!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Edson pushes Akihiro Gono againts the fence and begin a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on it's feet!
Gono cannot escape Edson Barboza's clinch! Edson Barboza is just brutalizing Gono with punches time and time again!
Akihiro Gono pushes away Edson trying to keep the fight at striking range
Edson doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Akihiro Gono
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
Gono measures the resilience of Edson's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Edson blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Edson Barboza manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Edson is taking this opportunity to rest.
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and shows Edson Barboza a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Gono's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
The clock says 2:35 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Edson Barboza is in closed guard over Gono
Edson is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Edson Barboza!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Edson Barboza
Akihiro Gono takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Edson Barboza shoulder and pushes his left arm againts the mat!
Edson Barboza breaks that americana attempt!
Edson is trying to counter now!
Edson Barboza tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Edson Barboza gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Gono moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
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 Edson
Edson tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
Gono is in closed guard... Edson tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
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!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
Edson knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Edson Barboza is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Edson's ribs.
Edson blocks those punches
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Edson Barboza goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Edson only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Edson.
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Round 3
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Lightning fast low kick from Gono!
Edson blocks that kick with his leg.
Edson tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
A left hook from Edson
grazes the chin of Gono.
The two exchange wildly
Edson is connecting with a few punches
Several good body shots
land on Gono.
Edson throws a low kick
He switches targets and lands a superb body kick!
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
Edson decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono attempts to cut off Edson with punches
Edson avoids getting cornered.
Edson grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Edson Barboza
Edson Barboza is in open guard over Gono
Edson moves on the ground
Edson Barboza moves to side mount
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Edson Barboza in his guard.
Edson Barboza keeps control and remains in side mount.
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
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Edson's cheek from the guard.
Edson Barboza uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gono misses a step and Edson Barboza sees an opportunity to counter him!
Edson Barboza tries to better his position on the ground...
Edson is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
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!
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.
Edson Barboza is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Edson Barboza isolates Akihiro Gono's right arm looking for an armbar...
Akihiro Gono manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Edson Barboza lost his dominant position.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Edson launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Gono's ribs.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
Edson Barboza overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Punishing hold!
Gono struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Gono's eyes...
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Gono's eyes...
Edson is locking that Shoulder Lock...
That Shoulder Lock from Edson Barboza appears to be unbreakable
Gono pulls his arm out of danger.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edson
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 Edson
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edson holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
Akihiro Gono is looking to pass Edson Barboza's guard...
Edson Barboza has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edson
Gono is in closed guard... Edson 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
Gono steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
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 Edson's moves.
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.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gono tries to grapple
Edson moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Edson Barboza takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Edson Barboza just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Gono may be in trouble!
Solid kick to the leg from Edson Barboza
that visibly pains Gono.
Gono seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
Gono decides to launch some tentative punches
Edson Barboza takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Solid kick to the leg from Edson Barboza
that visibly pains Gono.
Gono seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Akihiro Gono's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Edson.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Edson Barboza.
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Round 4
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Gono steps forward
Edson Barboza catches him with an uppercut to the face!
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.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono launches a body shot
Edson dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Edson Barboza was tooling Akihiro Gono for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Akihiro Gono lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Edson is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Gono's jaw!
Low kick by Akihiro Gono to maintain his distance.
Bad move. That was far from landing.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Edson Barboza to fight back!
Edson Barboza tries a middle kick
Gono blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Gono Hyper-extended his arm
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Gono staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Edson looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Akihiro Gono's punches
Gono is on the receiving end of a great combo by Edson.
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Gono staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Edson Barboza circles around Gono
Edson Barboza chases Gono and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! Gono steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Gono staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
Edson throws a hook
that hits its mark.
That punishment by Edson Barboza has left Gono staggered! Edson Barboza should try push forward now and finish this!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Edson Barboza was tooling Akihiro Gono for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Akihiro Gono lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gono is holding Edson Barboza's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Edson Barboza shows great balance while pushing away Akihiro Gono
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
Gono tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Edson moves backwards and circles around Akihiro Gono.
Akihiro Gono gets sloppy and Edson Barboza tries to take advantage...
Edson tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Edson is clinching with Gono.
The fighters are clinching.
Edson Barboza slightly pushes Gono into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
An overhand right from Edson Barboza that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Gono's stops that one with his face! How is Gono standing?!
Oh! Down goes Gono! Edson Barboza knocked him stupid! The medics pour in! Edson Barboza really wanted to win this fight and has done it in an impressive manner.
Gono has a small cut in his Nose
Winner is Edson Barboza by KO (Punch) at 2:36 Round 4
Statistics: Edson Barboza
Punches 39/56 (70%)
Kicks 5/5 (100%)
Clinch strikes 6/8 (75%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 13/17 (76%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 559 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 4/20 (20%)
Kicks 1/4 (25%)
Clinch strikes 2/3 (67%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 5/22 (23%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 537 s
Gono showed up in top form in round 1, taking it to Barboza handily. But Edson landed a lick in round 2, and that changed the whole fight. It did lethal damage, and Gono never recovered. Then, on top of that, Gono just stood there being tough as piss, and absorbed an INSANE amount of damage, while Edson just basically had a sparring session with Gono's barely-concious body until he finally went out. Good comeback win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!