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Videos: Rumina Sato, Takanori Gomi Win at Vale Tudo Japan 2009
Check out video of Takanori Gomi's win from Vale Tudo Japan 2009 after the jump...
- TONY HERVEY TALKS FIVE ROUND WAR WITH GOMI
5 days ago by
MMA Weekly
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Current KOTC lightweight champ Tony Hervey talks about his recent five round war with Sengoku star Takanori Gomi at Japan Vale Tudo 2009...
Rising Sun Round Up: Takanori Gomi’s Opponent Announced For Vale Tudo Japan, Khalidov v. Santiago Set For Sengoku 11, Manhoef and Filho added to Dream 12, and more
In this weeks addition of MMAFrenzy.com's Rising Sun Roundup, our weekly look at the MMA happenings in Japan, we take a look at Takanori Gomi's "last fight in Japan" as well as the rest of the Vale Tudo Japan card. Also included is a look at the upcoming Sengoku 11...
Gomi, Inoue Victorious at Vale Tudo Japan 2009
TOKYO -- Former Pride Fighting Championships lightweight titleholder Takanori Gomi battled through five rounds of ferocious striking against Tony Hervey and won a unanimous decision
Vale Tudo Japan announces Takanori Gomi vs Tony Hervey for 2009 event
At the press conference held today in Tokyo, the leading Shooto promoter, Sustain has unveiled the partial lineup for the upcoming Vale Tudo Japan 2009.
The announcement of the opponent for Takanori Gomi (30-5, 1 NC) highlighted the presser: Sustain representative, Kazuhiro Sakamoto...
Other News: Takanori Gomi Wants To Fight BJ Penn Again, Talks UFC
Takanori Gomi Wants To Fight BJ Penn Again, Talks UFC
Takanori Gomi Announces Last Fight in Japan; Plans to Fight Stateside and Become a Surfer
Takanori Gomi, a top lightweight fighter that has had a tough go of things recently, announced Tuesday that his upcoming bout at Vale Tudo Japan '09 would be his final fight in Japan. "The Fireball Kid" made the announcement during a press conference to promote the October...
UFC Quick Quote: Takanori Gomi could knock out BJ Penn — if Dana White wasn’t so hard to deal with
“I want to fight BJ Penn again. He knows I’m the unique guy of this division able to knock him out. It would be the biggest champions fighting. Imagine how this match would be … but it’s not close to coming true. I don’t want to talk over UFC … Mr. Dana White is a [...]
Takanori Gomi Says He Wants To Fight Stateside In The Future
Takanori Gomi, a top lightweight fighter that has had a tough go of things recently, announced Tuesday that his upcoming bout at Vale Tudo Japan ‘09 would be his final fight in Japan. “The Fireball Kid” made the announcement during a press conference to promote the...
MMA fighter Diaz tests positive for pot, gets PRIDE 33 win reversed
April 14, 2007 by
ProphetFighting
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Nick Diaz tested positive for marijuana use and got a suspension and a fine from the Nevada Athletic Commission. Making matters worse, the Commission changed his PRIDE 33 win against Takanori Gomi to a no-contest suggesting that "da chronic" was a performance enhancing drug...
Kawajiri on Gomi: ‘He’s My Arch Rival’
Four years ago, Tatsuya Kawajiri succumbed to a rear-naked choke from Takanori Gomi at Pride “Bushido 9” at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo. Now 31, the former Shooto champion has not forgotten the sting of defeat that night in September 2005, and if fate sees fit, he wants another...
Takanori Gomi vs. Brett Cooper Not Happening At Affliction
by Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Affliction, FanHouse ExclusiveTakanori Gomi will not be facing Brett Copper at "Affliction: Trilogy" on August 1. Internet reports surfaced early Thursday morning indicating that the 165-pound catchweight bout was close to being finalized, but...
Takanori Gomi Vs Duane Ludwig Fight Video Sengoku
March 05, 2008 by
MMATKO.com
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Sengoku fight video of Takanori Gomi versus Duane Ludwig.
Gomi Wrestles with Offers
It’s nice to be in demand: According to Japanese blog Nightmare of Battle, Sengoku athlete Takanori Gomi is being courted by several major stateside promotions for a summer or fall engagement.
The hold-up is -- what else -- money. Gomi is apparently balking at the discounted rate...
Gomi Signs With Affliction
July 06, 2009 by
Rear Naked News
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Takanori Gomi signed with Affliction and will appear on the PPV portion of "Trilogy". His opponent is Rafaello Oliveira, who sports an 8-1 record and an awesome unibrow. Yup, that's my expert analysis.
Vale Tudo Japan '09 Weigh-in Results
12 days ago by
Bloody Elbow
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Former Pride lightweight ace Takanori Gomi hopes to give fans something to remember him by in his final Japanese bout, but King of the Cage champ Tony Hervey has promised to give the "Fireball Kid" a taste of Detroit. Photo via GBRing...
Gomi, Sato Announced for VTJ ‘09
TOKYO –- Rule changes and the announced participation of Takanori Gomi and Rumina Sato highlighted the first press conference Tuesday for the upcoming Vale Tudo Japan 2009 on Oct. 30 at the JCB Hall.
Rumor: Takanori Gomi vs. Brett Cooper at Affliction III
June 11, 2009 by
Bloody Elbow
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According to MMAWeekly, a bout is in the works between former PRIDE lightweight champion Takanori Gomi and former IFL and current Affliction fighter Brett Cooper.
Japanese star Takanori Gomi is in advanced negotiations to face Brett Cooper at Affliction "Trilogy"...
Quick Hits: Fitch Inks Extension, Bellator Announces Cards, Additions to UFC 101, and More
Gray Maynard says he’d like to fight Diego Sanchez, Clay Guida, or Sean Sherk next. [MMA Junkie]
Takanori Gomi will return to Shooto for the first time in almost six years to fight 154-pound champion Takashi ...
Detached Retina Will Likely Lead to Nakakura Vacating Title
Shooto 154-pound world champion Takashi Nakakura said that he would return his title if he lost to Takanori Gomi on May 10. Now, Nakakura may not have a choice in the matter.
Nakakura, the ninth 154-pound world champion of professional Shooto, underwent surgery on June 25 to repair...
Takanori Gomi Stays close to Home
February 03, 2008 by
Cage Today
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Takanori Gomi has decided not to sign with the UFC and instead to sign with the Japanese fight promotion "Japanese World Victory Road." He said that the decision was based on staying closer to the majority of his fans.
Takanori Gomi vs. Rafaello Oliveira Announced for Affliction: Trilogy
After a rumored bout with Brett Cooper fell through, Takanori Gomi has agreed to take on Rafaello Oliveira at Affliction: Trilogy on August 1 in Anaheim, California, the promotion today announced.
Affliction: Trilogy is headlined by Fedor Emelianenko vs. Josh Barnett and also features...
Affliction ‘Trilogy’ to feature Takanori Gomi vs Rafaello Oliveira for Aug. 1
Former PRIDE FC lightweight champion Takanori Gomi (30-5) has agreed to make his Affliction debut against Rafaello Oliveira (8-1) at “Trilogy” from the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 1, the organization today confirmed.
“The Fireball Kid” recently snapped a two-fight...
Gomi to Affliction
After flirting with a few stateside promotions, Japanese star Takanori Gomi has finally wedded one: He’s set to debut on the Aug. 1 Affliction card opposite Rafaello Oliveira
No Gomi at Affliction; New Bout Added
by Ariel HelwaniFiled under: Affliction, FanHouse ExclusiveAfter a week of speculation, Takanori Gomi won't be competing at "Affliction: Trilogy" after all. FanHouse has learned that Affliction Entertainment could not reach an agreement with the Japanese MMA star to fight...
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