Post by The Sandmen on Nov 29, 2014 15:59:10 GMT -5
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.
Tyson Griffin looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Akihiro Gono is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Gono
Griffin is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin 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 Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Griffin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin 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 Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
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 Griffin's moves.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin 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 2:05 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Gono tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Akihiro Gono. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Griffin is worried!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Gono!
Griffin blocks with confidence
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tyson Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Griffin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Griffin
Gono is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Akihiro Gono gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Tyson Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gono's face!
Gono's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Griffin tries to open up Gono with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gono is trying to block them with his hands...
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Akihiro Gono. 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.
Superb haymaker by Gono
that lands on Griffin's face like a cannon ball!
Solid kick to the leg from Akihiro Gono
that visibly pains Griffin.
Griffin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Gono seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Akihiro Gono moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gono fires low kicks
punishing Griffin's legs repeatedly.
Gono tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gono is clinching with Griffin.
The fighters are clinching.
Akihiro Gono launches a knee while holding Griffin's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Griffin in the abdomen
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gono.
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Round 2
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Akihiro Gono launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Gono is holding Tyson Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyson Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono leans back...
He clobbers Tyson Griffin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Left cheek
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono works on the ground with his fingers over Griffin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin tries to show some ground skills
Tyson Griffin put Gono in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin 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 half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Gono launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Griffin is covering himself! Gono tries to force the situation and Griffin clumsily gives his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Gono is in rear mount over Griffin
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Tyson Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Gono is in rear mount over Griffin
Gono tries to end this with a RNC!
Griffin manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin has Gono controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Griffin
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
They could take their toll on Griffin.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Griffin
Gono tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Gono tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Tyson Griffin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Griffin
Gono tries to escape from closed guard...
Gono struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Forehead
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gono blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Akihiro Gono pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gono who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Akihiro Gono throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Griffin's face with those brutal elbows! Griffin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Griffin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
Griffin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Akihiro Gono moves to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono viciously slams hammer blows to Griffin's face!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tyson Griffin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Mouth
Dan Miragliotta 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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Tyson Griffin is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Gono is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is a bloody mess!
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Tyson Griffin jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Griffin seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Gono dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Griffin from the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Griffin attempts a shoot
Akihiro Gono hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Griffin's Chin is beginning to swell
Tyson Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gono grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Griffin
Gono moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Tyson Griffin's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Miragliotta is asking Griffin to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Griffin.
Winner is Akihiro Gono by TKO (Elbow) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/32 (91%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 496 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/20 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 496 s
Kinda surprised by the shredding once-champion Griffin took here. Gono's not bad or anything, but this was kinda an up and up massacre of 1980s straight-to-VHS proportions.
Tyson Griffin looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
Tyson Griffin shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Akihiro Gono is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Griffin into his guard.
Tyson Griffin is in closed guard over Gono
Griffin is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Tyson Griffin!
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin 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 Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
Griffin tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin 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 Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
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 Griffin's moves.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin 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 2:05 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Gono tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Akihiro Gono. 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 GM Place (Vancouver, British Columbia) are cheering for the fighters.
Incredible high kick!
Griffin is worried!
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Gono!
Griffin blocks with confidence
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Tyson Griffin is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Griffin ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Griffin
Gono is in closed guard... Griffin tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Tyson Griffin in his guard...
Akihiro Gono gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Griffin's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Griffin tries to cover his face,
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Tyson Griffin fakes some punches
then lands a big punch to Gono's face!
Gono's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Griffin tries to open up Gono with a few strikes with his right elbow...
Some nice shots are landing and Gono is trying to block them with his hands...
Tyson Griffin is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Akihiro Gono. 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.
Superb haymaker by Gono
that lands on Griffin's face like a cannon ball!
Solid kick to the leg from Akihiro Gono
that visibly pains Griffin.
Griffin studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Gono seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Akihiro Gono moves forward and launches a high kick!
Vicious high kick!
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Gono fires low kicks
punishing Griffin's legs repeatedly.
Gono tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Gono is clinching with Griffin.
The fighters are clinching.
Akihiro Gono launches a knee while holding Griffin's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Griffin in the abdomen
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for Gono.
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Round 2
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Akihiro Gono launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Griffin blocks and tries to circle around his opponent looking for angles.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Gono is holding Tyson Griffin's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Tyson Griffin loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono leans back...
He clobbers Tyson Griffin's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Left cheek
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono works on the ground with his fingers over Griffin's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Griffin tries to show some ground skills
Tyson Griffin put Gono in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin 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 half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Akihiro Gono uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Gono launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Griffin is covering himself! Gono tries to force the situation and Griffin clumsily gives his back!
Gono is in rear mount over Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Gono is in rear mount over Griffin
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Tyson Griffin is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Griffin tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Gono is in rear mount over Griffin
Gono tries to end this with a RNC!
Griffin manages to roll on the ground and break the lock
Griffin is trying to counter now!
Griffin has Gono controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Tyson Griffin attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Tyson Griffin manages to switch to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
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 Griffin
Good looking punches from Akihiro Gono on the ground
They could take their toll on Griffin.
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Griffin
Gono tries to improve position.
He frees a leg.
The clock says 3:05 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Gono tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Tyson Griffin takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Griffin
Gono tries to escape from closed guard...
Gono struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Forehead
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Griffin measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Gono blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Tyson Griffin gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Akihiro Gono throws a lot of punches
some strikes get through.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Akihiro Gono pushes Griffin's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by Gono who is in full mount! Griffin is in trouble now!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Akihiro Gono throws down elbows...
He's tearing up Griffin's face with those brutal elbows! Griffin needs to do something! The referee is threatening to stop it!
Griffin's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
Griffin's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Akihiro Gono controls the situation despite Tyson Griffin efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Akihiro Gono moves to better his position on the ground...
Akihiro Gono viciously slams hammer blows to Griffin's face!
Griffin's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Tyson Griffin seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Griffin's being punished here!
There is a small laceration on Tyson Griffin's Mouth
Dan Miragliotta 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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Tyson Griffin is a bloody mess!
The two exchange wildly
Gono is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Tyson Griffin is a bloody mess!
Akihiro Gono goes with a looping right hand while Tyson Griffin jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Griffin seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Gono dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Griffin from the ground!
The clock says 0:50 in the 3 round
Griffin attempts a shoot
Akihiro Gono hops back and delivers a powerful kick to his head!
Griffin's Chin is beginning to swell
Tyson Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Gono grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Griffin
Gono moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Griffin
Tyson Griffin continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Tyson Griffin's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Tyson Griffin
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Tyson Griffin...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Tyson Griffin
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Griffin tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Griffin's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Dan Miragliotta is asking Griffin to defend himself! Dan Miragliotta jumps in between the fighters and stops the punishment for Griffin.
Winner is Akihiro Gono by TKO (Elbow) at 1:46 Round 3
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 7/15 (47%)
Kicks 7/7 (100%)
Clinch strikes 2/2 (100%)
Takedowns 3/3 (100%)
GnP strikes 29/32 (91%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 496 s
Statistics: Tyson Griffin
Punches 2/7 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 11/20 (55%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 496 s
Kinda surprised by the shredding once-champion Griffin took here. Gono's not bad or anything, but this was kinda an up and up massacre of 1980s straight-to-VHS proportions.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!