Nostalgia: Nick Diaz vs Frank Shamrock
Carlos Condit vs Nick Diaz was supposed to be a fight of the year candidate. Instead, we got a controversial decision followed by the news that Diaz tested positive for marijuana. Of course, this has happened before. Diaz tested positive after his win over Takanori Gomi. It’s another incident in a long list of subpar moments for this talented young man from Stockton. ...
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Diaz second positive test puts black mark on Cesar Gracie too
Today, rumors became facts as the NASC confirmed that Nick Diaz did test positive for marijuana at UFC 143. This is the second time that Diaz has tested positive for weed in Nevada. The last time was Feb. 24, 2007, when Diaz defeated Takanori Gomi at a PRIDE Fighting Championship event held at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
There was another instance when Nick Diaz refused...
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Takanori Gomi Gets New Opponent at UFC 144
With less than one month remaining until the curtain is drawn on the Octagon’s return to the Orient, Takanori Gomi (Pictured) has been assigned a new opponent for UFC 144.
An undisclosed injury has forced George Sotiropoulos out of his lightweight appointment, allowing Eiji Mitsuoka to step in and make his big league debut.
The event takes place Sunday, February 26th inside...
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Nick Diaz Tests Positive for Marijuana
Former Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nick Diaz, who quickly established himself as the UFC 170-pound number one contender upon his Octagon return in 2011, tested positive for marijuana following his UFC 143 loss to current interim Welterweight Champ Carlos Condit back on Feb. 4 in Las Vegas.
This will be Diaz' second failed drug test for Marijuana. Diaz tested positive...
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Is marijuana really a performance-enhancing drug?
“People say that marijuana is going to hurt my career. On the contrary, my fight career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking.” – Nick Diaz
In the modern era of sports the general population suspect that the elite athletes are all taking drugs – In the case of Nick Diaz, there is no secret.
His about quote was taken after his first positive test for marijuana usage...
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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...
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November 28, 2011
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November 28, 2011
Takanori Gomi vs. Ralph Gracie Fight Video PRIDE FC Bushido 3
PRIDE FC Bushido 3 MMA fight video of Takanori “The Fireball Kid” Gomi (15-2) vs. Ralph “The Pitbull” Gracie (6-0).
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December 23, 2010
Takanori Gomi UFC on Versus Post-Fight Interview
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August 02, 2010
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August 02, 2010
Nick Diaz Tests Positive For Marijuana Following Loss to Condit
According to the Nevada State Athletic Commission, former Strikeforce champion Nick Diaz tested positive for marijuana metabolites following his controversial loss to Carlos Condit at this past weekend’s UFC 143 event.
This is Diaz’s second offense with the NSAC and he will ultimately have to appear before them to address the issue. Last time he tested positive for marijuana...
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UFC in Rio – Takanori Gomi vs. Edson Barboza slated for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on August 28th
An interesting lightweight battle between former PRIDE champion, Takanori Gomi and Brazilian wonder kid, Edson Barboza is reportedly in works for the UFC in Rio card on August 28th in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
On Twitter, Shinichi Saitou – editor of Japanese martial arts Kamipro – said that Barboza could be the opponent of Gomi [...]
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April 13, 2011
MMA: The Good With the Bad
Well I guess we know now why Nick Diaz/Carlos Condit II wasn’t so quick to be signed.
In the event you missed it, Diaz was busted for marijuana following UFC 143 and now sits in a state of limbo. So, too, does Condit, the UFC, and the welterweight division of the promotion.
It’s a real pickle, and it’s a result of Nick Diaz being Nick Diaz. He’s been open about his marijuana...
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Takanori Gomi Has a Manga Dedicated to Him
From Nightmare of Battle comes this story of former Pride star and now UFC fighter Takanori Gomi.Abaddon is a MMA manga (comic) about the life of Takanori Gomi (inside and outside of the cage) since he entered UFC...The manga is serialized in Young Magazine (started in March of this year) and on July 23rd the first volume of the manga was released.I have tried to seek out where you...
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September 04, 2010
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September 04, 2010
UFC in Rio – Edson Barboza anticipates a great fight with Takanori Gomi if they are pitted against each other
UFC lightweight heavy hitter, Edson Barboza has been giving his thoughts on the potential fight between him and former PRIDE champion, Takanori Gomi on the UFC in Rio card on August 27th, explaining he wouldn’t run from a stand-up war and he anticipates it would be a great fight.
Speaking via Tatame Magazine, Barboza said:
“But [...]
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April 18, 2011
Barboza Looking for Top Tier Competition: Welcomes Gomi, but Rumors are Premature
UFC lightweight contender Edson Barboza (8-0) has recently been rumored to be in talks with the UFC about a fight on the “UFC: Rio” card against Japanese superstar and former PRIDE Champion Takanori Gomi (32-7). However, those talks thus far seem to be just what I stated above: rumors.
Barboza’s manager, Alex Davis, recently told MMAJunkie.com that there has been no such...
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April 13, 2011
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April 13, 2011
UFC on Versus 2 Bonuses: Gomi, Oliveira, Stann, and Massenzio Earn $40K Awards
Takanori Gomi, Charles Oliveira, Briann Stann, and Mike Massenzio each earned $40,000 “fight night” bonuses for their performances at Sunday’s UFC on Versus 2 event in San Diego, UFC President Dana White announced at the card’s post-fight press conference.
The former PRIDE champ Gomi scored “Knockout of the Night” and his first UFC win with a 64...
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August 02, 2010
UFC On Versus 2 Bonuses Announced
Takanori Gomi, Charles Oliveira, Briann Stann, and Mike Massenzio all earned $40,000 “fight night” bonuses for their UFC on Versus 2 performances
Gomi scored “Knockout of the Night” and his first UFC win with a 64-second KO of Tyson Griffin.
Oliveira won “Submission of the Night” in his UFC debut, going from a triangle choke to an armber to force Darren Elkins to submit...
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August 02, 2010
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August 02, 2010
Takanori Gomi Meets George Sotiropoulos in Japan
Despite dropping three of his four bouts under the UFC’s watch, including his last two scraps, former PrideFC lightweight champion Takanori Gomi (Pictured) has been added to the company’s show in Japan. “The Fireball Kid” will face George Sotiropoulos on February 26th inside the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama.
Speaking of two-fight losing skids, Sotiropoulos...
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November 28, 2011
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November 28, 2011
UFC NEWS – George Sotiropoulos Returns Against Takanori Gomi In Japan
A lightweight matchup has been added to the UFC 144 event set to take place in Japan between top lightweight, George Sotiropoulos and Japanese MMA legend Takanori Gomi. UFC officials announced the addition to the card during today’s pre-fight press conference at the Ritz-Carlton Tokyo Ballroom in Tokyo, Japan. “UFC 144: Japan” is set to [...]
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November 28, 2011
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November 28, 2011
Jeremy Stephens continues to lobby to face Takanori Gomi next inside the octagon
UFC lightweight slugger, Jeremy Stephens has been giving further food for thought on a possible match-up between him and former PRIDE champion, Takanori Gomi next inside the octagon, asking the question ‘why not give the fans exactly what they want?’
Speaking via MMAJunkie.com, Stephens said:
“(UFC matchmaker) Joe Silva and I had the chance to talk [...]
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June 09, 2011
UFC 125 – Takanori Gomi looking to give the American fans more than just a glimpse of who “The Fireball Kid” is
Former PRIDE champion, Takanori Gomi talks about his fight against overwhelming crowd favourite, Clay Guida at UFC 125 tomorrow night in Las Vegas, Nevada, explaining he can’t wait to give the fans a proper taste of who “The Fireball Kid” is.
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December 31, 2010
Edson Barboza’s camp says there’s no discussions over fighting Gomi although he would welcome the bout
UFC lightweight prospect, Edson Barboza has today been linked with a fight against former PRIDE champion, Takanori Gomi on the UFC in Rio card later this year, but the Brazilian’s camp has been quick to say talk of a fight between the two men is a little premature.
Speaking via MMAJunkie.com Barboza’s representative, Alex Davis [...]
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April 13, 2011
‘UFC on Versus 2’ Payouts: Gomi Earns $120,000
‘UFC on Versus 2’ Payouts: Gomi Earns $120,000Takanori Gomi’s 64-second knockout of Tyson Griffin earned him $120,000, according to figures released by the California State Athletic Commission on Thursday.
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August 05, 2010
What To Do With Takanori Gomi: Five Options for the UFC
When Takanori Gomi's debut in the UFC was announced to be against Kenny Florian, I was disgruntled. Why should they not give Gomi an easier entrance into the Octagon? Kenny is a bad ...Begin Slideshow
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August 11, 2010
UFC 135: Round-by-round recaps
Nate Diaz (156) vs. Takanori Gomi (155)
Round 1
Odd recap of the Nick Diaz vs. Takanori Gomi to act as intro to Gomi's fight with his brother Nate with UFC announcers Joe Rogan and Mike Goldberg failing to mention the most salient and indeed hilarious aspect of that fight -- that Nick's victory was overturned due to him being as high as a kite flown from the highest height...
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September 24, 2011
Jeremy Stephens gives credit to Danny Downes for not tapping, calls out Takanori Gomi for next fight
UFC lightweight knockout artist, Jeremy Stephens has been speaking about the incredible heart shown by Danny Downes this past weekend when it looked like “Lil Heathen” was going to rip his arm off during a kimura attempt, as well as calling out a certain Japanese fighter for his next bout inside the octagon.
Speaking via [...]
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June 08, 2011
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