Takanori Gomi “still can’t believe” his knockout of Tyson Griffin *VIDEO*
“The Fireball Kid” Takanori Gomi (32-6, 1 NC) says he still can’t believe how his fight against Tyson Griffin ended Sunday night at UFC on Versus 2 in San Diego.
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UFC on Versus 2 results and play-by-play
“UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko” takes place tonight, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, Calif. The event airs live on Versus starting at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT. ProMMAnow.com will provide live results and play-by-play commentary.
The event is headlined by two highly respected light heavyweight fighters; [...]
Aug 01, 2010 | 13 comments | View Post
UFC on Versus 2 weigh-in results
Saturday’s UFC on Versus 2 weigh-ins went off almost without a hitch. The only fighter who did not make weight was preliminary card welterweight DaMarques Johnson, who initially weighed in at 172.5 lbs. and eventually got down to 172 lbs.
Aug 01, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
ProMMAnow.com “UFC on Versus 2″ staff picks
The ProMMAnow.com staff gives our predictions on the upcoming “UFC on Versus 2″ card, which takes place Sunday, Aug. 1, and airs live on Versus. Jon Jones takes on Vladimir Matyushenko in the main event.
Jul 30, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Griffin to replace Stevenson against Gomi
Dave Meltzer has reported that Joe Stevenson suffered a knee injury in training and is now out of his fight with former Pride FC champion Takanori Gomi. Tyson Griffin will step in and fight Gomi at UFC on Versus 2.
Jun 28, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Grappling Fix: UFC Fan Expo Superfight; Takanori Gomi vs Shane Roller
Lightweight Pride Champion Takanori Gomi vs WEC star Shane Roller (Team Takedown) at Grapplers Quest at UFC Fan Expo Las Vegas 2010. Also, check out women’s grappling superfight between Shayna Baszler vs Penny Thomas,
Jun 13, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Roller, Glover and Cooper shine at Grapplers Quest at UFC Fan Expo
For the second summer in a row, Grapplers Quest hosted a grappling tournament in conjunction with the UFC Fan Expo. The event spanned over two days. Headlining the event were several superfights between established grapplers and MMA fighters.
May 31, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Takanori Gomi vs. Shane Roller grappling super fight added to UFC Fan Expo
Japanese Sensation Takanori Gomi Set to Grapple Against WEC® Lightweight Contender Shane Roller
Las Vegas, NV – One of the world’s most accomplished mixed martial artists will meet one of the sport’s most decorated wrestlers in a can’t-miss grappling contest just added to next week’s UFC® FAN EXPO™.
UFC President Dana White [...]
May 27, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Kenny Florian admitted to hospital for staph infection
One of the UFC’s top lightweight contenders, Kenny “KenFlo” Florian (13-4) has been admitted to the hospital for a staph infection and will have to undergo minor surgery according to the fighter’s Twitter account.
On Sunday, April 11, Kenny posted on his Twitter account:
“Last 2 days have been brutal. Staph infection has been extremely painful. Knee [...]
Apr 12, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
UFC Fight Night 21 results and play-by-play
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – “UFC Fight Night 21: Florian vs. Gomi” takes place tonight at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. Headlining the event is a lightweight bout featuring one of the division’s top contenders, Kenny Florian, going up against Japanese legend Takanori Gomi, who is making his UFC debut.
In the co-main event, “The Ultimate Fighter season [...]
Mar 31, 2010 | 5 comments | View Post
ProMMAnow.com UFC Fight Night 21 staff picks
The ProMMAnow.com staff has come together once again (and cutting it close) to give you our oh so professional predictions. This time we’re looking at “UFC Fight Night 21: Florian vs. Gomi“, taking place tonight at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C.
The festivities begin at 8:00pm ET on Spike TV. Immediately following tonight’s live [...]
UFC Fight Night 21 weigh-in results
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The “UFC Fight Night 21: Florian vs. Gomi“ fighters stepped on the scales today at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., and ProMMAnow.com is happy to report all 22 competitors successfully made weight.
A live stream of the weigh-ins was broadcast, and is now available for viewing in our UFC Room.
UFC Fight Night [...]
Mar 30, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
Japanese sensation Takanori Gomi makes UFC debut against Kenny Florian live on Spike TV
Top Lightweight Contenders Do Battle On “UFC Fight Night”
Wednesday, March 31 At 8:00 PM ET/PT
New York, NY, March 29, 2010 – Two of the world’s best lightweight (155 lb.) mixed martial arts fighters, Kenny Florian and Takanori Gomi, will square off in the main event of Spike TV’s “UFC Fight Night” [...]
Mar 29, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
“UFC Fight Night 21″ spotlight: a chat with Kenny Florian and Takanori Gomi
Kenny Florian and Takanori Gomi joined the media for a conference call on Monday to discuss their upcoming main event fight at “UFC Fight Night 21″, which takes place at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. on March 31. The following questions and answers are taken directly from the transcript of that call.
If you would like [...]
Mar 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
UFC Fight Night 21 conference call with Kenny Florian and Takanori Gomi – notes and audio
On Wednesday, March 31, “UFC Fight Night 21″ will take place at the Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. Highlighting the card, which will air live on Spike TV, will be the UFC debut of Japanese MMA legend Takanori Gomi (31-5), as he takes on one of the top lightweight fighters of our time, Kenny Florian [...]
UFC confirms remaining bouts for “UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi”
MAIN EVENT
KENNY “KENFLO” FLORIAN vs. TAKANORI “THE FIREBALL KID” GOMI
CO-MAIN EVENT
ROY “BIG COUNTRY” NELSON vs. STEFAN “SKYSCRAPER” STRUVE
NATE QUARRY vs. JORGE RIVERA
ROSS PEARSON vs. DENNIS SIVER
ANDRE WINNER vs. RAFAELLO OLIVEIRA
JACOB VOLKMANN vs. RONYS TORRES
ROBERT EMERSON vs. NIK LENTZ
CAOL UNO vs. GLEISON TIBAU
YUSHIN OKAMI vs. LUCIO LINHARES
GERALD HARRIS vs. MARIO MIRANDA
CHARLIE BRENNEMAN vs. JASON HIGH
WEDNESDAY, [...]
Mar 19, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
The Ibaraki Hustle – a Genghis Con film starring Tatsuya Kawajiri and Takanori Gomi
MMA filmmaker Genghis Con’s newest work is this documentary showcasing the careers of Japanese fighters Tatsuya “The Crusher” Kawajiri (26-5-2) and “The Fireball Kid” Takanori Gomi (31-5). Gomi will make his UFC debut on March 31 against Kenny Florian at UFC Fight Night 21 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Part 1 focuses on the early Shooto career [...]
UFC returns to Charlotte for first time in nearly 15 years as Florian faces Gomi at UFC Fight Night
TWO LIGHTWEIGHT SUPERSTARS FACE OFF ON SPIKE TV’S UFC FIGHT NIGHT ON MARCH 31st
TICKETS GO ON SALE SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6 AT 10 A.M. ET
LAS VEGAS – Home to two of the first five Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®) events, Charlotte, North Carolina will once again host the premier organization in [...]
Feb 03, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
