Post by The Sandmen on Feb 27, 2015 19:42:37 GMT -5
Anthony Pettis looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Akihiro Gono is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Gono!
Pettis stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Anthony Pettis! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gono moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Good front kick from Pettis!
Gono stumbles backwards after that one!
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 Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Pettis's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Akihiro Gono to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Gono
Gono has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Gono with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gono.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Gono with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Gono, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Gono with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Gono!
Gono rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Anthony Pettis
Pettis misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gono is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gono holds Anthony Pettis's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono is in closed guard... Pettis 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 Pettis
Gono is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Akihiro Gono moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Pettis's ribs.
That hit Pettis who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Anthony Pettis passes momentarily but Akihiro Gono regains half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Crushing shot to Pettis's body! He's holding his side
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Gono put Anthony Pettis in closed guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Gono
Pettis tries to escape from the closed guard
Pettis succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Anthony Pettis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gono's knee!
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's chin with an uppercut while Pettis lands some great crosses.
Gono is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anthony Pettis jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Middle kick from Pettis.
Gono receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Akihiro Gono blocks
Pettis goes for a low kick..
Gono avoids the deadly blow.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Pettis moves to shoot
but Akihiro Gono delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Pettis's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Incredible high kick!
Gono deflects and sidesteps.
Anthony Pettis moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Body kick by Anthony Pettis...
just grazes his opponent.
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Pettis pushes Akihiro Gono and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Gono is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Akihiro Gono moves forward and launches a high kick!
Pettis ducks under.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Pettis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gono blocks that. He made it look easy!
Gono throws a lazy kick
Pettis blocks and keeps his distance.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Akihiro Gono leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pettis
Gono shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Gono gets hold of a leg and trips Pettis to the mat!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Pettis's Nose is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono hovers above Pettis
Good punches to Pettis's body.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anthony Pettis is not able to stop Pettis ground skills and Akihiro Gono moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Gono tries to open up Anthony Pettis's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Pettis in the side of the head
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Pettis.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Akihiro Gono takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Pettis looks to be in very good shape.
Gono attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Pettis's kick.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gono!
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gono is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pettis seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 Pettis's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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.
Anthony Pettis leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gono
Gono wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Pettis is holding Akihiro Gono's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gono tries to show some ground skills
Akihiro Gono put Pettis in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gono's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Akihiro Gono is not able to stop Gono ground skills and Anthony Pettis moves to side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Akihiro Gono...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to escape from the full mount...
Gono struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Pettis's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pettis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Pettis
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono sits high on Anthony Pettis's chest and pulls his leg underneath Pettis's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Pettis tries to roll out. He's too quick for Akihiro Gono and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gono and it cost him top position.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Gono
Gono is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Gono
Pettis is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Gono goes for an armbar!
Anthony Pettis breaks the lock and pushes away Akihiro Gono, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gono moves forward looking for some action
Akihiro Gono shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gono tries to break the clinch... Anthony Pettis launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Gono breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Anthony Pettis paws at Gono.
Gono answers with solid punches!
Akihiro Gono fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gono launches a furious low kick!
Pettis receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Pettis hyper-extended his left leg
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Akihiro Gono, but it's close.
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Round 4
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High kick from Anthony Pettis!
He misses narrowly!
Akihiro Gono moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Pettis's left thigh
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
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 Pettis
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gono is locking that armbar...
Pettis struggles to free himself
Pettis Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Gono is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Akihiro Gono's lock! This is over! Pettis didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Submission (armbar) at 1:23 Round 4
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 6/12 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 582 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 27/37 (73%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 582 s
I was getting ready to write up a "Gono did well for himself here but was up against a tough Pettis and had little chance" comment. But Gono fought evenly and well early, and held his own with Pettis long enough that he found his opening and took complete advantage. Big win for him.
Akihiro Gono is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
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 Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Good front kick from Gono!
Pettis stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 0:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Anthony Pettis! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Gono moves to shoot
but Anthony Pettis delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Good front kick from Pettis!
Gono stumbles backwards after that one!
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 Pettis
Pettis tries to close his guard around Gono
He succeeds!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Pettis's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Anthony Pettis rolls Akihiro Gono to his stomach and takes his back!
Pettis is in rear mount over Gono
Gono has given his back to Anthony Pettis who is trying to get one hook in!
Anthony Pettis has one hook in!
Pettis is in rear mount over Gono with one hook in
Pettis has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Gono.
Nicely done! Pettis now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
Pettis is in rear mount over Gono with two hooks in
Pettis is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate Gono, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
Pettis moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Pettis is in rear mount over Gono with two hooks in
Pettis tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Gono!
Gono rolls on the ground and he finishes being fully mounted by Anthony Pettis
Pettis misses a step and Akihiro Gono sees an opportunity to counter him!
Gono is trying to escape from the rear mount.
Gono holds Anthony Pettis's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Anthony Pettis gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono is in closed guard... Pettis 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 Pettis
Gono is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Anthony Pettis in his guard...
Akihiro Gono moves to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Deep breaths from Akihiro Gono who tries a hammer punch to Pettis's ribs.
That hit Pettis who moves on the ground in order to protect himself
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Anthony Pettis passes momentarily but Akihiro Gono regains half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Crushing shot to Pettis's body! He's holding his side
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Anthony Pettis uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Anthony Pettis tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Anthony Pettis manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono attempts to trap Anthony Pettis in his guard.
Akihiro Gono manages to switch to half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Pettis's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Pettis tries to cover his face,
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Gono put Anthony Pettis in closed guard.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Gono
Pettis tries to escape from the closed guard
Pettis succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Anthony Pettis is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Pettis
He succeeds!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Anthony Pettis launches a low kick
that almost wrenches Gono's knee!
Gono looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Anthony Pettis's punches
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's chin with an uppercut while Pettis lands some great crosses.
Gono is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis 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.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Akihiro Gono doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in The O2 Arena (London, England) are cheering for the fighters.
Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Anthony Pettis jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Poorly executed technique. Anthony Pettis looks to counter!
Middle kick from Pettis.
Gono receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Pettis launches a furious low kick!
Akihiro Gono blocks
Pettis goes for a low kick..
Gono avoids the deadly blow.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Pettis moves to shoot
but Akihiro Gono delivers a knee that wrecks him!
Pettis's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Incredible high kick!
Gono deflects and sidesteps.
Anthony Pettis moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Body kick by Anthony Pettis...
just grazes his opponent.
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Pettis pushes Akihiro Gono and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Akihiro Gono takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Gono is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Akihiro Gono moves forward and launches a high kick!
Pettis ducks under.
Pettis tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Anthony Pettis fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Gono blocks that. He made it look easy!
Gono throws a lazy kick
Pettis blocks and keeps his distance.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Akihiro Gono can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Akihiro Gono leans forwards and tries to grapple with Pettis
Gono shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Gono gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Gono gets hold of a leg and trips Pettis to the mat!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Pettis's being punished here!
Pettis's Nose is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Gono is in closed guard... Pettis tries to roll on the ground!
Akihiro Gono uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono hovers above Pettis
Good punches to Pettis's body.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Pettis
Anthony Pettis tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Anthony Pettis is not able to stop Pettis ground skills and Akihiro Gono moves to side mount!
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Gono tries to open up Anthony Pettis's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Pettis in the side of the head
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Pettis.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 3
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Pettis decides to launch some tentative punches
Akihiro Gono takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Pettis looks to be in very good shape.
Gono attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Pettis's kick.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
Pettis launches a solid middle kick
that wrenches Gono!
Not a desiderable position that Pettis is in now. Akihiro Gono is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Gono is holding Anthony Pettis's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Anthony Pettis loses balance and goes to the ground.
Pettis seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Anthony Pettis doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
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 Pettis's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Anthony Pettis. 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.
Anthony Pettis leans forwards and tries to grapple with Gono
Gono wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Pettis is holding Akihiro Gono's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Akihiro Gono loses balance and goes to the ground.
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Gono tries to show some ground skills
Akihiro Gono put Pettis in half guard.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Akihiro Gono attempts to move to full guard
Anthony Pettis keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 1:55 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Pettis positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Gono's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Anthony Pettis is in half guard over Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Pettis blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Anthony Pettis to fight back!
Pettis launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Akihiro Gono is not able to stop Gono ground skills and Anthony Pettis moves to side mount!
Anthony Pettis is in side mount over Akihiro Gono
Anthony Pettis looks to mount Akihiro Gono...
Anthony Pettis slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to escape from the full mount...
Gono struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono measures the resilience of Pettis's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Pettis's side.
Anthony Pettis is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
He pushes Pettis's knee away and tries to roll! Nice move to get half guard!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Pettis
Pettis tries to move on the ground and shows Akihiro Gono a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Pettis's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Steve Mazzagatti knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Pettis
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to escape from the full mount...
Akihiro Gono is not caught off guard and moves to side mount to keep his superior position.
The clock says 3:35 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Anthony Pettis...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono sits high on Anthony Pettis's chest and pulls his leg underneath Pettis's head. There's the triangle attempt!
Pettis tries to roll out. He's too quick for Akihiro Gono and manages to slip out! That was a risky move by Gono and it cost him top position.
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Gono
Gono is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
Anthony Pettis is in closed guard over Gono
Pettis is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Anthony Pettis!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Pettis tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Gono goes for an armbar!
Anthony Pettis breaks the lock and pushes away Akihiro Gono, who rolls over his back and gets to standing position.
Steve Mazzagatti 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.
Gono moves forward looking for some action
Akihiro Gono shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
The clock says 4:35 in the 3 round
The fighters are clinching.
Pettis is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Gono tries to break the clinch... Anthony Pettis launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Gono breaks the clinch and the knee goes wide!
Pettis clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Anthony Pettis paws at Gono.
Gono answers with solid punches!
Akihiro Gono fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Gono launches a furious low kick!
Pettis receives a hard blow on his left leg!
Pettis hyper-extended his left leg
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Akihiro Gono, but it's close.
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Round 4
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High kick from Anthony Pettis!
He misses narrowly!
Akihiro Gono moves forward and launches a low kick.
Hard blow to Pettis's left thigh
The clock says 0:30 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Anthony Pettis is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Pettis
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 Pettis
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Anthony Pettis's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono looks to pass to mount...
Gono slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Anthony Pettis.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Anthony Pettis
Akihiro Gono tries to finish the fight with an armbar from the top
Gono is locking that armbar...
Pettis struggles to free himself
Pettis Hyper-extended his left arm
Punishing hold!
Gono is locking that armbar...
Punishing hold!
Steve Mazzagatti breaks Akihiro Gono's lock! This is over! Pettis didn't want to tap but the ref decided he wouldn't be able to escape from it!
Winner is Akihiro Gono by Submission (armbar) at 1:23 Round 4
Statistics: Anthony Pettis
Punches 5/10 (50%)
Kicks 6/12 (50%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/6 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Time on the ground 582 s
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/6 (83%)
GnP strikes 27/37 (73%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 582 s
I was getting ready to write up a "Gono did well for himself here but was up against a tough Pettis and had little chance" comment. But Gono fought evenly and well early, and held his own with Pettis long enough that he found his opening and took complete advantage. Big win for him.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!