Yardbarker: Takanori Gomi

Takanori Gomi eyes UFC; B.J. Penn's title

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:02:35 -0500

By Jason Benfari November 17, 2009"I disembarked to Las Vegas on Friday 13 with two goals in mind. The priority is to solve my professional situation in America before my marriage. I hope the negotiations go on and I can have a starting point next year. My friend Tito Ortiz has been supporting me as he knows the scenes from this side of Pacific. I will talk to UFC officials and I hope a good agreement this time to show off my potential and get the belt that belongs to me. If I haven'...

Gomi Visits American Kickboxing Academy

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 06:45:59 -0500

Takanori Gomi joined training practice with the fight team at American Kickboxing Academy on Tuesday in San Jose, Calif., Sherdog.com has learned.

Gomi Flirting With The UFC

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:38:29 -0500

Former Pride Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi is in the United States and in talks with the UFC. I'd love to see him sign, but until it happens, I'm not getting my hopes up. Gomi thinks very highly of himself and expects a hefty contract. The UFC thinks even higher of themselves and rarely spends much on their Lightweights (other than BJ Penn). I have my doubts about how well Gomi will fare in the UFC's bulked up Lightweight Division. As I've mentioned before, weight cutting...

Takanori Gomi: I hope to sign with either UFC or Strikeforce

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:18:53 -0500

Props: T. Gomi Official Blog Quoteworthy: “I disembarked in Las Vegas on Friday 13 with two goals in mind. The priority is to solve my professional situation in America before my marriage. I hope the negotiations go on and I can have a starting point next year. My friend Tito Ortiz has been supporting me whereas he knows the scenes from this side of Pacific. I will talk to UFC officers and I hope a good agreement this time to show off my potential and get the belt that belongs...

Other News: Takanori Gomi In The USA To Talk To UFC, Possibly Strikeforce

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Takanori Gomi In The USA To Talk To UFC, Possibly Strikeforce

Videos: Rumina Sato, Takanori Gomi Win at Vale Tudo Japan 2009

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:47 -0500

Check out video of Takanori Gomi's win from Vale Tudo Japan 2009 after the jump...

Gomi, Inoue Victorious at Vale Tudo Japan 2009

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:45:24 -0500

TOKYO -- Former Pride Fighting Championships lightweight titleholder Takanori Gomi battled through five rounds of ferocious striking against Tony Hervey and won a unanimous decision

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

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:00:44 -0500

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 and Dream 12 fight card additions, and more.

Vale Tudo Japan announces Takanori Gomi vs Tony Hervey for 2009 event

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:02:14 -0500

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 admitted that the search for Gomi’s opponent in what will likely be the [...]

Takanori Gomi Says He Wants To Fight Stateside In The Future

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:02:13 -0500

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 30th event, and his official involvement in it. [...]

Takanori Gomi Announces Last Fight in Japan; Plans to Fight Stateside and Become a Surfer

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:02:13 -0500

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 30th event, and his official involvement in it. Gomi also made the strange announcement that in addition to attempting to move his MMA career to the US he would also be pursuing a second professional career ...

Kawajiri on Gomi: ‘He’s My Arch Rival’

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:50:59 -0500

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 crack at the one-time Pride Fighting Championships lightweight king. Gomi (30-5, 1 NC) knocked out Takashi Nakakura at a Shooto event in May, as he snapped a two-fight losing streak. It seems his demise may have be...

Takanori Gomi vs. Brett Cooper Not Happening At Affliction

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:19:00 -0500

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 Affliction Entertainment VP, Tom Atencio, told FanHouse on Thursday that after brief consideration, the fight is not happening.Takanori Gomi vs. Brett Cooper Not Happening At Affliction originally appeared on Fanho...

Takanori Gomi Vs Duane Ludwig Fight Video Sengoku

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 23:19:21 -0500

Sengoku fight video of Takanori Gomi versus Duane Ludwig.

MMA fighter Diaz tests positive for pot, gets PRIDE 33 win reversed

Sat, 14 Apr 2007 00:43:05 -0500

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! The Prophet takes the NSAC for task over the reversal, suggesting that they need to watch more "Scooby Doo" cartoons...