Post by The Sandmen on May 5, 2014 16:58:36 GMT -5
Michael Chiesa looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Akihiro Gono is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Michael Chiesa and Akihiro Gono touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gono grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Akihiro Gono
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gono struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Gono tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chiesa closed his guard around Akihiro Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
As the fight continues it seems that Michael Chiesa is taking the best of the fight.
Chiesa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Michael Chiesa gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono sits over his knees and pushes away Chiesa's leg!
Akihiro Gono is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gono struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Michael Chiesa takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Chiesa fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gono blocks that. He made it look easy!
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono launches a furious low kick!
Chiesa receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gono blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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 half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa sits up and gets an arm around Gono's neck!
Gono pushes Michael Chiesa back to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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 closed guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Michael Chiesa and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Chiesa.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chiesa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Chiesa's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono pushes Michael Chiesa against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gono jumps and tries to free his leg! Chiesa doesn't allow this but Akihiro Gono is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono pushes Chiesa's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gono who is in full mount! Chiesa is in trouble now!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Gono throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chiesa
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
They could take their toll on Chiesa.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono hovers above Chiesa
Good punches to Chiesa's body.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Chiesa quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Akihiro Gono slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chiesa jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chiesa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Gono tries to move to full mount
Gono succeeds
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa
Gono tries to open up Michael Chiesa's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Chiesa in the side of the head
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa
Chiesa has given his back to Akihiro Gono who is trying to get one hook in!
Akihiro Gono has one hook in!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Akihiro Gono slides his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Michael Chiesa pulls down on Akihiro Gono's hand and staves off danger
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Akihiro Gono was tooling Michael Chiesa for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Chiesa lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gono has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chiesa.
Nicely done! Gono now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chiesa!
Gono has one of his arm over Michael Chiesa's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Akihiro Gono slides his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Michael Chiesa pulls down on Akihiro Gono's hand and staves off danger
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chiesa!
Gono has one of his arm over Michael Chiesa's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
They could take their toll on Chiesa.
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chiesa!
Chiesa adopts the turtle defense and Gono is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chiesa!
Chiesa adopts the turtle defense and Gono is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tries to end this with a RNC!
Chiesa manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Gono
Chiesa is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls Michael Chiesa to his stomach and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa
Gono tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chiesa! Gono has one hook in and keeps working!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Akihiro Gono and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Akihiro Gono leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chiesa
Gono shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michael Chiesa is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Akihiro Gono gets the advantage
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gono's moves.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Gono tries to move to full mount
Gono succeeds
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Stand up! This is what Chiesa's cornermen are shouting. Akihiro Gono is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
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 Michael Chiesa
Gono works on the ground with his fingers over Chiesa's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Chiesa's face!
Chiesa's Right eye is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls Michael Chiesa to his stomach and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa
Gono tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chiesa! Gono has one hook in and keeps working!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Akihiro Gono slides his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Chiesa's eyes...
Gono is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Gono is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Michael Chiesa's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:06 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/41 (85%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Wow. Not only did I think Chiesa would take this one (due to upgrades), I didn't think Gono would beat Chiesa on the ground. Strange stuff, man. Strange stuff.
Akihiro Gono is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Michael Chiesa and Akihiro Gono touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Gono grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Akihiro Gono
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gono struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Gono tries to jump to side mount.
Michael Chiesa closed his guard around Akihiro Gono.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
As the fight continues it seems that Michael Chiesa is taking the best of the fight.
Chiesa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Michael Chiesa gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono sits over his knees and pushes away Chiesa's leg!
Akihiro Gono is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa switches to high guard just before trying to sink a triangle!
Gono struggles and his head turns red from the choke, but he manages to slip his head of the lock!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries an armbar from the bottom!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and moves himself to side control.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 1:50 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Michael Chiesa...
Michael Chiesa takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Michael Chiesa fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gono blocks that. He made it look easy!
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono launches a furious low kick!
Chiesa receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Hard blow to Chiesa's mid-section, he seems hurt
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Michael Chiesa's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 3:00 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa reaches under and rolls for a kneebar!
Gono blocks the attempt and uses the opportunity to seize half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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 half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa attempts to move to full guard
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa sits up and gets an arm around Gono's neck!
Gono pushes Michael Chiesa back to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa 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 closed guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Gono breaks the closed guard of Michael Chiesa and moves to half guard
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Chiesa.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Chiesa's Left eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Michael Chiesa to fight back!
Michael Chiesa attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Michael Chiesa manages to switch to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Chiesa's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Chiesa uses his forearms to block the impact!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono pushes Michael Chiesa against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Gono jumps and tries to free his leg! Chiesa doesn't allow this but Akihiro Gono is able to get half guard here.
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono pushes Chiesa's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gono who is in full mount! Chiesa is in trouble now!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Michael Chiesa moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Gono throws a few hammer fists to the face of Michael Chiesa
Solid shots!
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
They could take their toll on Chiesa.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Akihiro Gono hovers above Chiesa
Good punches to Chiesa's body.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Chiesa
Chiesa attempts a triangle from bottom! Akihiro Gono slips out. Chiesa quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Akihiro Gono slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Michael Chiesa. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The Palace of Auburn Hills (Auburn Hills, Michigan) are cheering for the fighters.
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Michael Chiesa jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Chiesa seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Michael Chiesa didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Gono tries to move to full mount
Gono succeeds
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll on the ground...
Gono knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls him over and takes his back!
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa
Gono tries to open up Michael Chiesa's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Chiesa in the side of the head
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa
Chiesa has given his back to Akihiro Gono who is trying to get one hook in!
Akihiro Gono has one hook in!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Akihiro Gono slides his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Michael Chiesa pulls down on Akihiro Gono's hand and staves off danger
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Akihiro Gono was tooling Michael Chiesa for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Michael Chiesa lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Gono has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Chiesa.
Nicely done! Gono now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chiesa!
Gono has one of his arm over Michael Chiesa's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Akihiro Gono slides his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
Michael Chiesa pulls down on Akihiro Gono's hand and staves off danger
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chiesa!
Gono has one of his arm over Michael Chiesa's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
They could take their toll on Chiesa.
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chiesa!
Chiesa adopts the turtle defense and Gono is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Chiesa!
Chiesa adopts the turtle defense and Gono is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with two hooks in
Gono tries to end this with a RNC!
Chiesa manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Michael Chiesa is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Michael Chiesa is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Chiesa
He succeeds!
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
Michael Chiesa is in closed guard over Gono
Chiesa is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Michael Chiesa!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls Michael Chiesa to his stomach and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa
Gono tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chiesa! Gono has one hook in and keeps working!
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 3
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Akihiro Gono and Chiesa engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Akihiro Gono leans forwards and tries to grapple with Chiesa
Gono shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono goes for a scissor takedown. thats unusual
Michael Chiesa is down after that takedown and they are scrambling for position. Akihiro Gono gets the advantage
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Michael Chiesa doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Gono's moves.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Chiesa
Gono tries to move to full mount
Gono succeeds
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Chiesa's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! John McCarthy knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Chiesa's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Stand up! This is what Chiesa's cornermen are shouting. Akihiro Gono is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
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 Michael Chiesa
Gono works on the ground with his fingers over Chiesa's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
John McCarthy didn't see that!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Chiesa's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Akihiro Gono fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Chiesa's face!
Chiesa's Right eye is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Chiesa tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Michael Chiesa
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Michael Chiesa
Michael Chiesa tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Akihiro Gono rolls Michael Chiesa to his stomach and takes his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa
Gono tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Chiesa! Gono has one hook in and keeps working!
Gono is in rear mount over Chiesa with one hook in
Akihiro Gono slides his arm under Michael Chiesa's chin and locks the rear naked choke!
You can see the pain reflected in Chiesa's eyes...
Gono is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
Crippling lock!
That Rear Naked Choke from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Gono is locking that Rear Naked Choke...
That Rear Naked Choke looks tight...
That Rear Naked Choke from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Michael Chiesa's face turns completely red before he taps out!
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Submission (Rear Naked Choke) at 3:06 Round 3
Statistics: Michael Chiesa
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 4/6 (67%)
Submissions 7/7 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 5/7 (71%)
Kicks 1/1 (100%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 35/41 (85%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 656 s
Wow. Not only did I think Chiesa would take this one (due to upgrades), I didn't think Gono would beat Chiesa on the ground. Strange stuff, man. Strange stuff.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Yay... 
