This is the UFC Fight Night 21 live blog for Kenny Florian vs. Takanori Gomi, the main event of tonight's Spike TV card in Charlotte, N.C.Coming off a win over Clay Guida, Florian will look to dispatch of another tough lightweight by welcoming former PRIDE champion Gomi into the UFC.
The live blog is below.
Round 1: They throw out quick jabs to feel each other out. Gomi looking for his patented right hook. Florian lands a jab. Gomi looking to move in and out. Florian with a leg kick. Florian getting through with jabs. Gomi throws a straight left to the body. Florian popping Gomi's head back wiht jabs. Gomi throws a kick but eats another jab. Florian landing the jab with ease. Gomi shoots and Florian throws him off. Gomi throws a leg kick. Florian is taking total advantage of his extra four-inch reach against Gomi.
MMAFighting.com scores the round 10-9 for Florian.
Round 2: Gomi landing rights to the body. Florian continues to use his jabs. An exchange allows Gomi to land a nice right. Gomi moves forward with jabs but missing completely. Florian goes for the knee from clinch that sends Gomi flying back. Florian throws a head kick that's blocked. Florian lands punches. Gomi turning it up, but he can't get through.
MMAFighting.com scores the round 10-9 for Florian.
Round 3: Florian shoots and Gomi defends. They battle in clinch. Gomi pushes off and runs out. Gomi attacks to the body. Gomi lands a big left. Florian is alright and takes Gomi right down. Florian looks to pass and set up the arm-triangle. Florian takes full mount. Gomi gives up his back and Florian drops left hands. Florian secures the rear-naked choke and Gomi taps.
Florian wins by submission - Round 3, 2:52
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