TAKANORI GOMI RUMORS
Pic: Gomi Broke His Hand In The First Round Against Sanchez
In what is now regarded as one of the most controversial decisions in recent memory, Diego Sanchez defeated Takanori Gomi via split decision in their UFC on Fuel TV 8 feature fight. The former Pride lightweight champion controlled the fight and clearly put on a better performance that his counterpart yet suffered a frustrating (and baffling) loss to Sanchez.
What is even more impressive...
UFC on FUEL TV 8: Diego Sanchez vs. Takanori Gomi (Video Highlights)
On a night where eight of the card’s 11 fights went to the scorecards, it was only a matter of time before the three judges fumbled one of the decisions. Unfortunately for Takanori Gomi, they saved their error for his scrap against Diego Sanchez (pictured).
Although Gomi landed more significant strikes and total strikes in all three rounds than “The Dream,” the hometown boy...
UFC on FUEL TV 8: Takanori Gomi vs. Diego Sanchez Official Box Score
Can you imagine landing more significant strikes and total strikes in all three rounds and still wind up losing to your opponent? Well, that’s exactly what happened to Takanori Gomi (pictured) against Diego Sanchez on Saturday night at UFC on FUEL TV 8.
According to FightMetric, Gomi connected on 28 significant strikes to Sanchez’s 22 in the opening frame. Gomi then landed 31...
Diego Sanchez Misses Weight for UFC on FUEL TV 8 Fight with Takanori Gomi
Diego Sanchez’s (pictured) return to the lightweight division is off to a rocky start. “The Dream” tipped the scale Friday at 158 pounds, two pounds over the limit for a non-title lightweight affair.
Sanchez was granted one additional hour to shed the excess weight, but the 31-year-old was unable to hit the mark. Sanchez was docked 20 percent of his show purse. A portion of...
Takanori Gomi to come out aggressive and give fans what they want
Former Pride FC lightweight champion, Takanori Gomi, is ready for battle this Saturday night, and plans to come out aggressive against his opponent Mac Danzig. Gomi (33-8) has had a rough run thus...
A Look Back at Nick Diaz’s Exciting Win in PRIDE Over Takanori Gomi
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August 15, 2012
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UFC 144 Prelim Results: Gomi's Still Got It; Lee Leaves an Impression
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TOKYO, February 26 - The UFC’s first event in Japan since 2000 started strong, with a loud fan base soundly in place for the event, which began at 9:30 am local time. But if there’s anything that can wake up a crowd, it’s a massive KO from a hometown hero, and from the first fight on, the Saitama Super Arena was in...
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February 26, 2012
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UFC 144 Results: The Fireball Kid Is Back
Hometown hero Takanori Gomi survived a late 1st Round scare Sunday afternoon in Saitama, Japan. His opponent Eiji Mitsuoka caught him with a brutal counter right. Instead of going for the TKO, Mitsuoka followed Gomi to the ground and looked to flatten his opponent out, sinking in the triangle. Luckily for Gomi he was saved by the bell and the fight continued.
Gomi entered Round...
Takanori Gomi – The Fireball Kid Comes Home
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It’s no secret that the Japanese mixed martial arts scene has fallen on hard times over the last few years, but with Saturday’s UFC 144 event at Saitama Super Arena, there is optimism from the local heroes on the card that this could be the start of a revival in Japan. One of those hopeful fighters is one who is no stranger...
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February 23, 2012
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Takanori Gomi vs. George Sotiropoulos Set for UFC 144 in Japan
Lightweight knockout artist Takanori Gomi will meet submission expert George Sotiropoulos. – via UFC.com
The UFC brought word of a spectacular lightweight showdown for UFC 144 a short time ago. Japan’s own Takanori Gomi will square off against submission specialist George Sotiropoulos.
Both fighters are coming off of losses, Gomi who has been submitted in both of his last...
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