Post by The Sandmen on Oct 14, 2014 18:23:05 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Miller while John McCarthy recites the rules.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jim Miller and Akihiro Gono touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Jim Miller
surprises Gono!
Quick hook by Jim Miller
Good shot! Gono has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Miller grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jim Miller
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Jim Miller fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gono's face!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Jim Miller seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Miller moves on the ground
Jim Miller moves to side mount
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Akihiro Gono, who is barely covering up!
Gono has a small cut in his Left eye
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Jim Miller moves to better his position on the ground...
Jim Miller wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Jim Miller
Gono tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Miller tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono is holding Jim Miller's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Akihiro Gono tries to free his leg...
Akihiro Gono uses some of his skill by jumping out of Miller's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Jim Miller
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Jim Miller's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Jim Miller's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Akihiro Gono! He is reversed and nor Jim Miller is on half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to free his leg...
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gono's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to pass to half guard...
Akihiro Gono's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to better his position on the ground...
Miller breaks the closed guard of Akihiro Gono and moves to half guard
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to free his leg
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gono's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Jim Miller is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jim Miller looks to posture up and open Akihiro Gono's guard...
Jim Miller forces Akihiro Gono to open his guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Jim Miller has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gono is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Jim Miller is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jim Miller pushes Akihiro Gono against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miller jumps and tries to free his leg! Gono doesn't allow this but Jim Miller is able to get half guard here.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Miller doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Miller is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Jim Miller uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Jim Miller tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Jim Miller manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Miller tries to grapple
Gono moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gono
Miller shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akihiro Gono shoots and grab Jim Miller's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Gono scoop up Jim Miller's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Miller to the mat
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Miller doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Jim Miller to fight back!
Miller tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miller's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Akihiro Gono fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jim Miller controls the situation despite Akihiro Gono efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller suddenly holds Akihiro Gono's arm and tries an armbar!
Gono can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jim Miller!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is moving on the ground...
Miller tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono struggles on the ground and tries to break Jim Miller's guard...
Akihiro Gono is in Miller open guard now
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Akihiro Gono gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller tries to move to full mount
Miller's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Miller misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gono tries to close his guard around Miller
He is not able to do it
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Jim Miller manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Akihiro Gono.
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Round 3
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Jim Miller launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gono blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Miller misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Akihiro Gono!
You can see Jim Miller's head being snapped backwards!
Miller's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jim Miller goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Miller seems staggered and Akihiro Gono runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Miller showing excellent timing, blasts Akihiro Gono with a right hand.
Great hook by Jim Miller! Akihiro Gono is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Left eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Miller is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Gono's guard.
Gono didn't see that coming. Miller is in open guard over Gono now.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to free his leg...
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gono's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller suddenly holds Akihiro Gono's arm and tries an armbar!
Gono can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jim Miller!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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 Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller goes for an armbar!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and pushes away Jim Miller, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Akihiro Gono launches a body shot
Miller dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Jim Miller launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gono's knee!
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nice punches from Jim Miller.
Even nicer blocks from Gono.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono goes to the body...
his punches graze Miller's arm.
The two exchange wildly
Gono is connecting with a few punches
Jim Miller is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Miller feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Jim Miller launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Gono
that lands on Miller's face like a cannon ball!
Miller's Mouth is beginning to swell
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono won't budge, forcing Miller to pull guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller goes for an armbar!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and pushes away Jim Miller, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miller with a double overhooks!
Jim Miller closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miller wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Akihiro Gono slightly pushes Miller into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gono steps backwards away from Jim Miller. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Miller stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Akihiro Gono is coming in again!
Miller has a small cut in his Chin
Jim Miller has seen better days.
Miller moves backwards and Akihiro Gono is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miller is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jim Miller, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Jim Miller fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jim Miller circles around Gono
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono goes down.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Jim Miller hovers above Gono
Akihiro Gono stops him from throwing strikes.
Miller misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Miller's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Jim Miller throws a flurry of punches at Gono...
Gono is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Miller's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Miller is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Forehead
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Jim Miller
Stand up! This is what Gono's cornermen are shouting. Jim Miller is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Jim Miller
Akihiro Gono isolates Jim Miller's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Miller's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That Arm Triangle from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Gono locks it in and circles towards Miller's head. It's deep and Jim Miller is forced to tap out!
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:24 Round 4
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 13/28 (46%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/17 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 706 s
This fight got interrupted by a phone call...for whatever that's worth. Nothing is the correct answer. But this was a great fight. Miller was taking over pretty early, and Gono was absorbing it. He looked to be setting up a terrible pattern, but broke out of it after a bit and fought his way back into the fight. More back and forth, and then Gono with the go-ahead then the win.
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 John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Jim Miller and Akihiro Gono touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A right hand from Jim Miller
surprises Gono!
Quick hook by Jim Miller
Good shot! Gono has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Miller grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Jim Miller
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Jim Miller fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gono's face!
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Jim Miller seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Miller moves on the ground
Jim Miller moves to side mount
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Akihiro Gono, who is barely covering up!
Gono has a small cut in his Left eye
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Jim Miller moves to better his position on the ground...
Jim Miller wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Jim Miller
Gono tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Miller tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono is holding Jim Miller's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Jim Miller loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Jim Miller manages to switch to half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Akihiro Gono tries to free his leg...
Akihiro Gono uses some of his skill by jumping out of Miller's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Jim Miller
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Jim Miller.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Jim Miller
Jim Miller tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Jim Miller moves to half guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Miller measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Jim Miller's guard...
Jim Miller's guard is too good and he fails to pass.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Jim Miller's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono tries to escape from closed guard...
Miller waits for the moment and tries to roll! Too late for Akihiro Gono! He is reversed and nor Jim Miller is on half guard!
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to free his leg...
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gono's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to pass to half guard...
Akihiro Gono's closes his guard to prevent the pass.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to better his position on the ground...
Miller breaks the closed guard of Akihiro Gono and moves to half guard
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
The clock says 4:20 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to free his leg
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gono's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Jim Miller in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Gono tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Gono tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Jim Miller is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Jim Miller looks to posture up and open Akihiro Gono's guard...
Jim Miller forces Akihiro Gono to open his guard.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Jim Miller has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 2
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Jim Miller tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Gono is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Jim Miller is a submission wizard. He has forgotten more BJJ than most fighters have learned.
Jim Miller pushes Akihiro Gono against the fence and then tries to improve his position.
Miller jumps and tries to free his leg! Gono doesn't allow this but Jim Miller is able to get half guard here.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Miller doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to full guard.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Miller is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Jim Miller uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Poorly executed technique. Jim Miller looks to counter!
Jim Miller tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Jim Miller manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
John McCarthy has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Miller tries to grapple
Gono moves aside keeping the fight a strinking range
Jim Miller leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gono
Miller shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Akihiro Gono shoots and grab Jim Miller's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Gono scoop up Jim Miller's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Miller to the mat
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Miller doesn't like the idea of just stalling on the ground
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Jim Miller to fight back!
Miller tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Miller's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Akihiro Gono fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Miller
Jim Miller attempts to move to full guard
Jim Miller manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Jim Miller controls the situation despite Akihiro Gono efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller suddenly holds Akihiro Gono's arm and tries an armbar!
Gono can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jim Miller!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is moving on the ground...
Miller tries to counter Gono's moves on the ground.
Miller is trying to counter now!
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono struggles on the ground and tries to break Jim Miller's guard...
Akihiro Gono is in Miller open guard now
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Jim Miller in his guard...
Akihiro Gono gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller tries to move to full mount
Miller's ground game is not enough to provide him any advantage
Miller misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gono tries to close his guard around Miller
He is not able to do it
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Jim Miller manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
John McCarthy tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
You have to give that round to Akihiro Gono.
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Round 3
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Jim Miller launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Gono blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
Miller misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Incredible haymaker from Akihiro Gono!
You can see Jim Miller's head being snapped backwards!
Miller's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Jim Miller goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
Miller seems staggered and Akihiro Gono runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Miller showing excellent timing, blasts Akihiro Gono with a right hand.
Great hook by Jim Miller! Akihiro Gono is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Left eye
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Miller is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Jim Miller opts to go after his opponent and jumps inside Gono's guard.
Gono didn't see that coming. Miller is in open guard over Gono now.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Miller tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
Jim Miller is in half guard over Gono
Jim Miller tries to free his leg...
Jim Miller uses some of his skill by jumping out of Gono's guard. He moves quickly to full mount!
Jim Miller is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller suddenly holds Akihiro Gono's arm and tries an armbar!
Gono can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Jim Miller!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Jim Miller 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 Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller goes for an armbar!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and pushes away Jim Miller, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Akihiro Gono launches a body shot
Miller dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
Jim Miller launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gono's knee!
Miller is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Nice punches from Jim Miller.
Even nicer blocks from Gono.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono goes to the body...
his punches graze Miller's arm.
The two exchange wildly
Gono is connecting with a few punches
Jim Miller is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Miller feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
what a crushing shot!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Jim Miller launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Superb haymaker by Gono
that lands on Miller's face like a cannon ball!
Miller's Mouth is beginning to swell
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono won't budge, forcing Miller to pull guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Miller
Gono is in closed guard... Miller tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round
Jim Miller is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Miller goes for an armbar!
Akihiro Gono breaks the lock and pushes away Jim Miller, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
John McCarthy halts the fight to stand up Jim Miller. 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 Takhini Arena (Whitehorse, Yukon) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
Gono moves forward looking for some action
He surprises Miller with a double overhooks!
Jim Miller closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Miller wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
Akihiro Gono slightly pushes Miller into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
John McCarthy sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters.
Gono steps backwards away from Jim Miller. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Miller stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Akihiro Gono is coming in again!
Miller has a small cut in his Chin
Jim Miller has seen better days.
Miller moves backwards and Akihiro Gono is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Miller is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Miller
Miller tries to close his guard around Gono
He is not able to do it
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
This round is maybe for Jim Miller, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Jim Miller fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Jim Miller circles around Gono
Jim Miller tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono goes down.
Jim Miller is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Miller
He succeeds!
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Jim Miller hovers above Gono
Akihiro Gono stops him from throwing strikes.
Miller misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
The clock says 0:55 in the 4 round
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Miller's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Jim Miller throws a flurry of punches at Gono...
Gono is defending himself well. None of them connect.
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Miller's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Miller tries to cover his face,
Miller's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Jim Miller is in closed guard over Gono
Miller is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Jim Miller!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Jim Miller
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Miller.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
There is a small laceration on Jim Miller's Forehead
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Jim Miller
Stand up! This is what Gono's cornermen are shouting. Jim Miller is a submission master and he can finish the fight if you mess with him on the ground.
Miller tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Jim Miller
Akihiro Gono isolates Jim Miller's arm and neck looking for an arm triangle
That Arm Triangle looks tight...
That Arm Triangle from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
That Arm Triangle from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Miller's Left cheek is beginning to swell
That Arm Triangle from Akihiro Gono appears to be unbreakable
Punishing hold!
Gono locks it in and circles towards Miller's head. It's deep and Jim Miller is forced to tap out!
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Submission (Arm Triangle) at 2:24 Round 4
Statistics: Jim Miller
Punches 5/18 (28%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 3/4 (75%)
GnP strikes 13/28 (46%)
Submissions 4/4 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 696 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 10/16 (62%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/2 (100%)
GnP strikes 10/17 (59%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 706 s
This fight got interrupted by a phone call...for whatever that's worth. Nothing is the correct answer. But this was a great fight. Miller was taking over pretty early, and Gono was absorbing it. He looked to be setting up a terrible pattern, but broke out of it after a bit and fought his way back into the fight. More back and forth, and then Gono with the go-ahead then the win.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!