Post by The Sandmen on May 10, 2016 9:53:08 GMT -5
Akihiro Gono looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Frankie Edgar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Akihiro Gono and Frankie Edgar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Edgar looks to be in very good shape.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Gono's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar 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.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 Edgar
Edgar 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 Edgar
Edgar 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.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Edgar from the side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Edgar's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to open Edgar's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Akihiro Gono. Edgar is unable to cover himself now!
Edgar's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar holds Akihiro Gono's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Frankie Edgar takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Quick hook by Akihiro Gono
Good shot! Edgar has reasons to be worried.
Edgar's Nose is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edgar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edgar
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edgar
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Edgar.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Edgar's Chin is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Frankie Edgar.
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Round 2
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Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gono seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Frankie Edgar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gono pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Frankie Edgar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar grab one of Akihiro Gono's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Frankie Edgar throw Gono to the mat like a ragdoll
Edgar is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Akihiro Gono kicks his legs trying to keep Frankie Edgar away.
Frankie Edgar takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Edgar is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar decides to jump inside Gono's guard.
Gono fights back with his feet, forcing Edgar to try something else.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono tries to hit Frankie Edgar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Edgar dodges that
Edgar is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Akihiro Gono launches an up-kick intended for Frankie Edgar's head...
It lands flush with Frankie Edgar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Edgar is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar decides to jump inside Gono's guard.
Gono didn't see that coming. Edgar is in open guard over Gono now.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Gono
grazes the chin of Edgar.
Akihiro Gono tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Frankie Edgar swings and Gono has to retreat
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Edgar blocks and pushes his opponent.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar attempts to cut off Gono with punches
Gono reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edgar holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gono misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gono pulls his arm out of danger.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Gono is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gono's being punished here!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gono struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Gono
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Frankie Edgar passes momentarily but Akihiro Gono sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Akihiro Gono blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Akihiro Gono's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Edgar 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.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
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
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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Frankie Edgar tries a middle kick
Akihiro Gono blocks and steps away.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edgar measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Gono ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Frankie Edgar put Gono in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Crushing shot to Gono's body! He's holding his side
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Frankie Edgar'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 Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Edgar won't allow him to take this position easily.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Gono use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frankie Edgar holds Akihiro Gono and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Gono is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Gono put Frankie Edgar in closed guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Gono
Edgar is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Gono's face!
Akihiro Gono blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Edgar tries to improve position.
Gono adjusts and closes his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Gono
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frankie Edgar work his BJJ game.
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Akihiro Gono blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Gono
Edgar is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edgar holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edgar struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Inside leg kick from Gono
that lands on Frankie Edgar's leg.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Gono pushes Frankie Edgar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gono.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Edgar's body! He's holding his side
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Frankie Edgar launches a body shot
Gono dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Akihiro Gono who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar tries to break the clinch... Akihiro Gono launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Edgar stumbles backwards and Akihiro Gono shoots an incredible takedown!
Crushing shot to Edgar's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
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 Edgar
Edgar looks to be in very good shape.
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Gono's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edgar
Gono moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Gono tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gono's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Akihiro Gono in closed guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Gono is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Frankie Edgar storms over Gono with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gono's face with his elbows!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frankie Edgar controls the situation despite Akihiro Gono efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gono is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Gono
Frankie Edgar isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gono locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frankie Edgar unil he can pull his arm free! Edgar lost his dominant position.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Gono is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Gono
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Akihiro Gono's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Nose
Edgar is in rear mount over Gono
Frankie Edgar storms over Gono with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gono's face with his elbows!
Gono's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Gono
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Gono's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Akihiro Gono's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Gono was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (GnP) at 4:21 Round 4
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/48 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 881 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 39/92 (42%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 836 s
Even early, Edgar late. Frankly, he won. Gono's chest looks like rubber.
Frankie Edgar raises his fists in his corner. He seems confident.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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Akihiro Gono and Frankie Edgar touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
Edgar looks to be in very good shape.
Frankie Edgar tries to bring the fight to the ground
Gono won't budge, forcing Edgar to pull guard.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Gono's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar 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.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 Edgar
Edgar 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 Edgar
Edgar 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.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono tries to get a side mount...
He frees his leg and is now controlling Edgar from the side mount!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Edgar's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono hovers above Edgar
Good punches to Edgar's body.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to open Edgar's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Akihiro Gono. Edgar is unable to cover himself now!
Edgar's Forehead is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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.
Edgar clumsily fails here and it's time for Akihiro Gono to fight back!
Akihiro Gono tries to better his position on the ground...
Edgar holds Akihiro Gono's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Edgar decides to launch some tentative punches
Frankie Edgar takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Quick hook by Akihiro Gono
Good shot! Edgar has reasons to be worried.
Edgar's Nose is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Edgar is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edgar
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edgar
Gono positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Edgar's being punished here!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to pass to half guard...
Frankie Edgar can't prevent his opponent from passing. Gono looks to work from half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Frankie Edgar's guard...
Akihiro Gono manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono aggressively and repeatedly punches Edgar.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to stand up!
Gono doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Gono uses his strength to keep Gono at a disadvantage
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono throws a few hammer fists to the face of Frankie Edgar
Solid shots!
Edgar's Chin is beginning to swell
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono tries to open up Frankie Edgar's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching Edgar in the side of the head
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Akihiro Gono slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Frankie Edgar.
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Round 2
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Frankie Edgar goes with a looping right hand while Akihiro Gono jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Gono seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Frankie Edgar moves forward looking for some grappling action
Gono pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Edgar moves forward looking for some action
Frankie Edgar shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Akihiro Gono embrace and tries to move away...
Akihiro Gono pushes Edgar forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Edgar grab one of Akihiro Gono's arm and tries a Hip Throw
with a twist of his hip Frankie Edgar throw Gono to the mat like a ragdoll
Edgar is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Akihiro Gono kicks his legs trying to keep Frankie Edgar away.
Frankie Edgar takes a kick to the body.
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
Edgar is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar decides to jump inside Gono's guard.
Gono fights back with his feet, forcing Edgar to try something else.
Frankie Edgar gets sloppy and Akihiro Gono tries to take advantage...
Gono tries to hit Frankie Edgar with a kick to his knee from the ground.
Edgar dodges that
Edgar is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Akihiro Gono launches an up-kick intended for Frankie Edgar's head...
It lands flush with Frankie Edgar's head snapping it backwards due to the impact!
Edgar is standing while Gono is on the ground on his back
Frankie Edgar decides to jump inside Gono's guard.
Gono didn't see that coming. Edgar is in open guard over Gono now.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
A left hook from Gono
grazes the chin of Edgar.
Akihiro Gono tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Frankie Edgar swings and Gono has to retreat
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
Edgar blocks and pushes his opponent.
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Frankie Edgar attempts to cut off Gono with punches
Gono reels from the strikes.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Frankie Edgar is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Gono into his guard.
The clock says 3:10 in the 2 round
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edgar holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Gono misses a step and Frankie Edgar sees an opportunity to counter him!
Frankie Edgar overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Gono pulls his arm out of danger.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Gono is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edgar positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
One, two, three! Gono's being punished here!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Gono struggles and frees his leg!
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Gono
Frankie Edgar tries to pass Akihiro Gono's guard...
Frankie Edgar passes momentarily but Akihiro Gono sees and opening and traps him in full guard.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Akihiro Gono blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Akihiro Gono's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Edgar 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.
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
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
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.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was a close round.
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Round 3
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Frankie Edgar tries a middle kick
Akihiro Gono blocks and steps away.
Gono is trying to counter now!
Gono is holding Frankie Edgar's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Frankie Edgar loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:25 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edgar measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Gono ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar tries to show some ground skills
Frankie Edgar put Gono in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to move to full guard
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar measures the resilience of Gono's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Gono's side.
Crushing shot to Gono's body! He's holding his side
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Akihiro Gono tries to pass Frankie Edgar'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 Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar attempts to trap Akihiro Gono in his guard.
Akihiro Gono keeps control and remains in side mount.
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono tries to move to full mount!
Edgar won't allow him to take this position easily.
Edgar is trying to counter now!
Frankie Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Akihiro Gono is in side mount over Frankie Edgar
Edgar 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 side mount over Frankie Edgar
Akihiro Gono looks to mount Frankie Edgar...
Frankie Edgar takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Gono use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Frankie Edgar holds Akihiro Gono and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Gono clumsily fails here and it's time for Frankie Edgar to fight back!
Gono is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
He successfully moves to half guard!
Frankie Edgar is in half guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to close the guard.
Gono put Frankie Edgar in closed guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Gono
Edgar is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Frankie Edgar 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 referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Frankie Edgar 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
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Akihiro Gono is cooling the fight on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Gono tries to close his guard around Edgar
He is not able to do it
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Not a desiderable position that Gono is in now. Frankie Edgar is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Edgar launches a barrage of elbows over Gono's face!
Akihiro Gono blocks the elbows and tries to cool down the fight.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Akihiro Gono launches a few punches to Edgar's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Edgar tries to cover his face,
Frankie Edgar is in open guard over Gono
Edgar tries to improve position.
Gono adjusts and closes his guard.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Gono
The fans are in for a real treat now. It's always fun to watch Frankie Edgar work his BJJ game.
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Akihiro Gono blocks them all showing some great skills here.
Frankie Edgar is in closed guard over Gono
Edgar is in closed guard... Gono tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Frankie Edgar!
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono gets a good position on the ground. ..
Edgar holds Akihiro Gono arms and counters his opponent punches.
Poorly executed technique. Frankie Edgar looks to counter!
Frankie Edgar tries to roll to his side and trap Akihiro Gono in his guard...
Akihiro Gono keeps good control and remains in full mount.
The clock says 4:25 in the 3 round
Akihiro Gono is in full mount over Frankie Edgar
Gono tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Edgar struggles and pushes his opponent maybe a bit anxiously
Steve Mazzagatti stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Madison Square Garden (New York City, New York) are cheering for the fighters.
Gono is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Inside leg kick from Gono
that lands on Frankie Edgar's leg.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Gono pushes Frankie Edgar and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Several good body shots
are evaded by Gono.
Poorly executed technique. Akihiro Gono looks to counter!
Gono fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Frankie Edgar didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to Edgar's body! He's holding his side
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
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Round 4
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Frankie Edgar launches a body shot
Gono dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Great move by Akihiro Gono who pushes his opponent forward with a double underhooks.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Edgar tries to break the clinch... Akihiro Gono launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Edgar stumbles backwards and Akihiro Gono shoots an incredible takedown!
Crushing shot to Edgar's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
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 Edgar
Edgar looks to be in very good shape.
Frankie Edgar launches a few punches to Gono's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Gono tries to cover his face,
Gono's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Akihiro Gono is in open guard over Edgar
Gono moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
The clock says 1:00 in the 4 round
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Edgar is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
Gono tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Akihiro Gono is in half guard over Edgar
BJJ! That is what must be passing through Gono's mind right now. Nobody wants to stay long in that position with a submission artist like Edgar
Frankie Edgar tries to close the guard.
Edgar put Akihiro Gono in closed guard.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Gono is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Frankie Edgar storms over Gono with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gono's face with his elbows!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edgar tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Frankie Edgar controls the situation despite Akihiro Gono efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to stand up!
Edgar doesn't allow him!
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Frankie Edgar doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 2:25 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Edgar delivers a few accurate elbows!
Gono is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Gono
Frankie Edgar isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Gono locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Frankie Edgar unil he can pull his arm free! Edgar lost his dominant position.
Akihiro Gono is in closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Edgar 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 closed guard over Edgar
Gono is in closed guard... Edgar tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Akihiro Gono!
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Gono breaths deeply while on the ground
Frankie Edgar is in full mount over Akihiro Gono
Akihiro Gono tries to roll to his side and trap Frankie Edgar in his guard...
Frankie Edgar rolls him over and takes his back!
Edgar is in rear mount over Gono
Edgar leans back...
He clobbers Akihiro Gono's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
There is a small laceration on Akihiro Gono's Nose
Edgar is in rear mount over Gono
Frankie Edgar storms over Gono with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Edgar doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again Gono's face with his elbows!
Gono's Left cheek is beginning to swell
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Edgar is in rear mount over Gono
Edgar fires a barrage of punches at Gono's head!
This is bad! Edgar is just pounding on Akihiro Gono's head like he's a training dummy! The referee looks on anxiously!
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough! The fight is over! Gono was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Frankie Edgar by TKO (GnP) at 4:21 Round 4
Statistics: Akihiro Gono
Punches 5/8 (62%)
Kicks 1/2 (50%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 5/5 (100%)
GnP strikes 33/48 (69%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 881 s
Statistics: Frankie Edgar
Punches 8/15 (53%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 2/3 (67%)
GnP strikes 39/92 (42%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 836 s
Even early, Edgar late. Frankly, he won. Gono's chest looks like rubber.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!