Killer Finishes: Chandler’s Speedy KO of Gono
Akihiro Gono is no stranger to our “Killer Finishes” series. We have his rib-breaking kick on Ivan Salaverry from Shooto 1 over 10 years ago, and we also have Gono on the wrong end of a Dan Hornbuckle kick at Sengoku 9. Here Gono gets finished in a hurry by Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler, …...
Michael Chandler Gets Akihiro Gono at Bellator 67
On the heels of his title-winning fight of the year performance against the world’s top lightweight Eddie Alvarez, Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler returns to face one of his greatest tests to date as the Las Vegas-trained fighter takes on former UFC lightweight Akihiro Gono LIVE on Friday, May 4 at Bellator 67 in the...
Akihiro Gono’s Rib Breaker
Shall we call this the “Rib Breaker” or “Spinning Back Kick of Death”? Another from our “Killer Finishes” series. This one is from Shooto 1 in 2001, Akihiro Gono vs. Ivan Salaverry....
KILLER FINISHES: HORNBUCKLE’S HEAD KICK
Here’s local fighter Dan Hornbuckle putting Akihiro Gono to sleep at Sengoku 9. Hornbuckle hails from Mahomet and got his start in local shows like TFC, Duneland Classic and Ironheart Crown. Hypnotik Chicago Fight Shorts...
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