Two bouts added to Sengoku 14, lightweight debut of Akihiro Gono featured (7/21/2010 10:50:00 PM)
World Victory Road today announced two new bouts planned for Sengoku Raiden Championships 14. Welterweights Takuya Sato and Motoki Miyazawa are on tap for the event, which takes place Aug. 22 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, as well as a lightweight match-up between UFC vet Akihiro Gono and Jadamba Narantungalag. Gono has fought the bulk of his career in the middleweight and welterweight classes, so the Aug. 22 fight will be the most significant weight cut of his career.
Akihiro Gono to Make Lightweight Debut at Sengoku 14 (7/21/2010 12:00:25 PM)
Filed under: Sengoku, News, JapanAs just another sign of Japanese MMA fighters taking weight-cutting seriously, veteran Akihiro Gono will move down to lightweight for his next fight against Jadamba Narantungalag at Sengoku 14 on Aug. 22 in Tokyo. The move comes after 16 years and 54 fights in the welterweight and middleweight divisions.
Sengoku 12 adds Gono vs. Gonzalez, Nakao vs. "Sentoryu," Santos vs. Kunioku (2/10/2010 3:00:00 PM)
World Victory Road today officially announced three bouts for its upcoming Sengoku Raiden Championships 12 event. Confirmed matchups include welterweights Akihiro Gono vs. Diego Gonzalez, heavyweights Yoshihiro Nakao vs. Henry "Sentoryu" Miller, and lightweight Leonardo Santos vs. Kiuma Kunioku. The event takes place March 7 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan, and airs on HDNet in North America.
HDNet Fights Video Vault: Akihiro Gono vs. Hayato "Mach" Sakurai at "Dynamite!! 2009" (2/10/2010 2:00:00 PM)
The first half of 2009 proved difficult for Akihiro Gono, but at DREAM and World Victory Road's year-end "Dynamite!! 2009" event, he had the opportunity to finish the year on a high note. Gono dropped a decision to Jon Fitch in January at UFC 94, received his UFC walking papers, and suffered a subsequent knockout loss to Dan Hornbuckle at Sengoku Ninth Battle. But after a unanimous-decision win over Yoon Young Kim a few months later, the big opportunity came. In a DREAM vs. WVR matchup, Gono was matched up against Hayato "Mach" Sakurai, a DREAM welterweight grand prix semifinalist who entered the bout with eight wins in 10 fights.
Akihiro Gono vs. Diego Gonzalez Booked for Sengoku 12 (2/10/2010 9:21:00 AM)
by Ray HuiFiled under: Sengoku, NewsFresh off a New Year's Eve victory over Hayato "Mach" Sakurai, the eccentric Akihiro Gono will next fight for World Victory Road at Sengoku 12 on March 7 in Tokyo, Japan. After facing a 47-fight veteran in Sakurai, Gono (31-15-7) will return to the ring facing Diego Gonzalez (13-3), a Swedish prospect riding an eight-fight win streak and whose last loss was to Dan Hardy in March 2006.Akihiro Gono vs. Diego Gonzalez Booked for Sengoku 12 originally appeared on MMA Fighting on Wed, 10 Feb 2010 09:21:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments
Akihiro Gono vs. Yoon Young Kim, Tomoaki Ueyama vs. "Bull" Konno at Sengoku 11th Battle (10/21/2009 2:40:00 PM)
After long being teased as a competitor on the night's card, Akihiro Gono (29-15-7) finally has an opponent for World Victory Road's Sengoku 11th Battle event. The former PRIDE and UFC fighter meets SpiritMC veteran Yoon Young Kim (12-4) at the upcoming show. Additionally, Tomoaki Ueyama (2-3) meets fellow featherweight Hirokazu "Bull" Konno (1-3) in an event-opening bout. Sengoku 11th Battle takes place Nov. 7 at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. The event airs in North America on HDNet.
Akihiro Gono vs Yoon Young Kim announced for Sengoku: ‘Eleventh Battle’ (10/21/2009 5:40:46 AM)
World Victory Road has confirmed the addition of Akihiro “The Japanese Sensation” Gono to the upcoming Sengoku: “Eleventh Battle.” Gono (29-15-7) returns to action against the Spirit MC veteran, Yoon Young Kim (12-4), punctuating a fight card that will take place on Nov. 7 at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo. Additionally, an event-opening bout billed as “Fight
Other News: Akihiro Gono Expected To Make Full Recovery Following KO Loss (8/3/2009 7:33:24 AM)
Akihiro Gono Expected To Make Full Recovery Following KO Loss
Video: Dan Hornbuckle Head Kick Knockout of Akihiro Gono at Sengoku 9 (8/3/2009 5:34:15 AM)
Dan Hornbuckle knockout of Akihiro Gono at Sengoku 9 (Video) (8/2/2009 6:37:57 AM)
Has to be up there for knockout of the year … DAYUM!:
Hornbuckle Ready To Handle Gono At Sengoku (8/1/2009 6:03:57 PM)
Returning to Sengoku this weekend, Dan Hornbuckle will look to pick up possibly the biggest win of his young career when he faces Japanese favorite Akihiro Gono...
Akihiro Gono vs. Dan Hornbuckle added to World Victory Road's "Sengoku Ninth Battle" (6/30/2009 12:40:00 PM)
A welterweight bout between Akihiro Gono (29-14-7) and Dan Hornbuckle (17-2) has been signed for World Victory Road's upcoming "Sengoku Ninth Battle" event, the organization today confirmed. The event takes place Aug. 2 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, and airs on HDNet in North America. In addition to Gono vs. Hornbuckle and some other intriguing bouts, the event also features the semifinals and finale of the organization's featherweight grand prix.
Akihiro Gono Returns To Japan At Sengoku 9 (6/30/2009 10:17:29 AM)
World Victory Road on Tuesday announced the opponent for Akihiro Gono's return to Japan. He will face Dan Hornbuckle at Sengoku 9 on Aug. 2 ...
Other News: Akihiro Gono Vs. Dan Hornbuckle Added To Sengoku 9 (6/30/2009 10:17:00 AM)
Akihiro Gono Vs. Dan Hornbuckle Added To Sengoku 9
Akihiro Gono vs. Dan Hornbuckle booked for Sengoku 9 on Aug. 2 (6/30/2009 4:48:32 AM)
World Victory Road recently announced the latest match-up for its next event, Sengoku 9, pitting former Pride FC and UFC veteran Akihiro Gono against Dan Hornbuckle at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on Aug. 2. Gono was recently released from his contract with the UFC after dropping two decisions, coming out on the losing
Dan Hornbuckle to face Akihiro Gono at Sengoku 9 (6/30/2009 1:33:38 AM)
Midwestern fighter Dan Hornbuckle will be Akihiro Gono's opponent at Sengoku 9 on August 2 in Saitama, Japan, World Victory Road announced today. Hornbuckle (17-2) fought once before for the promotion, tapping to a triangle choke by Mike Pyle at Sengoku 2 in May 2008 that snapped a 13-fight win streak. He'll be looking to spoil Gono (29-14-7)'s return to Japan after over two years away competing for the UFC. Known for his extravagant entrances, Gono is promising something new for August 2.    FIGHT CARD: read more
Dan Hornbuckle selected to face Akihiro Gono at Sengoku 9 (6/30/2009 1:33:38 AM)
Midwestern fighter Dan Hornbuckle will be Akihiro Gono's opponent at Sengoku 9 on August 2 in Saitama, Japan, World Victory Road announced today. Hornbuckle (17-2) fought once before for the promotion, tapping to a triangle choke by Mike Pyle at Sengoku 2 in May 2008 that snapped a 13-fight win streak. He'll be looking to spoil Gono (29-14-7)'s return to Japan after over two years away competing for the UFC. Known for his extravagant entrances, Gono is promising something new for August 2.    FIGHT CARD: read more
Fujita vs. Ivanov, Akihiro Gono and Eiji Mitsuoka added to Sengoku Ninth Battle in August (6/9/2009 1:35:00 PM)
A handful of participants, including recent UFC fighter Akihiro Gono and Blagoy Alexandre Ivanov (who is best known for defeating Fedor Emelianenko in a recent Sambo match) will compete in August at World Victory Road's Sengoku Ninth Battle event. The show, expected to air on HDNet in North America, takes place Aug. 2 at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. In addition to Ivanov, who fights Kazuyuki Fujita, Eiji Mitsuoka will also compete on the card.
Sengoku 9 fight card begins to take shape for Aug. 2; Akihiro Gono set to compete (6/9/2009 8:18:27 AM)
World Victory Road recently announced more match-ups for its next event, Sengoku 9, which will take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, on August 2. The man who recently dispatched of Fedor Emelianenko (albeit in a Sambo competition), Blagoy Alexandre Ivanov, is set to make his mixed martial arts debut at the event.
Akihiro Gono signs with Sengoku for August 2 debut (6/9/2009 6:35:24 AM)
Former UFC and PRIDE competitor Akihiro Gono (29-14-7) will make his return to Japan on August 2 for World Victory Road's Sengoku promotion. Gono left Japan in 2007 in search of UFC gold in America. He made a strong debut, submitting Tamdan McCrory with an armbar at UFC 78, but followed with decision losses to Dan Hardy and Jon Fitch at 89 and 94, respectively. Despite facing three challenging opponents, the two losses enough to warrant a release by the UFC earlier this year. read more
UFC News: UFC 94 Results: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono (1/31/2009 9:06:13 PM)
UFC 94 Results: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono
Fitch Dominates Gono; Ufc 94 Prelims Go The Distance (1/31/2009 8:37:10 PM)
Jon Fitch thoroughly dominated Japanese fighter Akihiro Gono at UFC 94, but the preliminary fight card would go the distance, all five bouts ending in decision...
Fitch Dominates Gono; Ufc 94 Prelims Go The Disntance (1/31/2009 8:07:09 PM)
Jon Fitch thoroughly dominated Japanese fighter Akihiro Gono at UFC 94, but the preliminary fight card would go the distance, all five bouts ending in decision...
UFC News: UFC 94 Results: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono (1/31/2009 7:06:10 PM)
UFC 94 Results: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono
Gono Is Fitch's First Stop Back To Title Shot (1/30/2009 6:19:02 PM)
Having lost his title bid to Georges St. Pierre, Jon Fitch is ready to start working his way back up, first obstacle, Akihiro Gono...
UFC 94 video: Jon Fitch faster and stronger for Akihiro Gono fight (1/30/2009 3:58:36 AM)
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Jon Fitch talks Mythbusters and UFC 94 undercard fight against Akihiro Gono (Video) (1/28/2009 2:58:37 PM)
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UFC Quick Quote: Jon Fitch focused on UFC 94 fight against Akihiro Gono … not television line up (1/20/2009 4:06:44 AM)
“ is a very seasoned veteran man. He’s a slick fighter and he knows his way around a fight. He’s been fighting for like 15 years I think. So that is ridiculous. He has had a ton of fights and has only lost a handful of them and has only been finished four times
UFC News: Jon Fitch Vs. Akihiro Gono Official For UFC 94: St. Pierre Vs. Penn 2 (12/5/2008 10:06:25 AM)
Jon Fitch Vs. Akihiro Gono Official For UFC 94: St. Pierre Vs. Penn 2
UFC 94: Jon Fitch vs Akihiro Gono (Exclusive) (11/18/2008 3:44:16 PM)
Top welterweight contender Jon Fitch (17-3) and Akihiro Gono (29-13-7) have been offered bout agreements to face off once and for all at UFC 94: “St. Pierre vs Penn 2″ on January 31 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, MMAmania.com (www.mmamania.com) has learned. This fight was originally scheduled for UFC 82 “Pride
Hardy opens UFC career with win over Gono at UFC 89 (10/19/2008 3:01:00 AM)
Elliot Worsell, UFC - Nottingham welterweight Dan 'The Outlaw' Hardy did the necessary revision and research to solve the Rubik's Cube that is Akihiro Gono tonight at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham, England. Falling narrowly short of an A-grade for his efforts, Hardy did pick up a priceless split-decision verdict in the UFC 89 prelim bout, kicking off his massively promising UFC career in fine style.
Hardy Edges Gono in Split Decision; Carwin Steamrolls Wain at UFC 89 (10/18/2008 4:55:00 PM)
Dan Hardy and Akihiro Gono left little to the imagination. In a welterweight war of attrition that featured low blows
Akihiro Gono vs Dan Hardy video UFC 89 fight talk (10/17/2008 9:46:42 AM)
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UFC Quick Quote: Dan Hardy looks to finish Akihiro Gono in round two (10/13/2008 5:14:18 AM)
“I anticipate playing a little cat-and-mouse chase for a little while. Brawling is not my style, so I’ll look to chip away at him and slow him down gradually. I’m not looking for a KO right away. It would be ignorant of me to think that I can just go out and knock him out
UFC News: Akihiro Gono Confident Going Into UFC 89 Fight w/ Dan Hardy (8/29/2008 11:21:15 PM)
Akihiro Gono Confident Going Into UFC 89 Fight w/ Dan Hardy
UFC News: Akihiro Gono Confident Going Into UFC 89 Fight w/ Dan Hardy (8/27/2008 9:21:20 PM)
Akihiro Gono Confident Going Into UFC 89 Fight w/ Dan Hardy
Akihiro Gono will send English fans home in tears after he beats Dan Hardy at UFC 89 (8/27/2008 3:45:49 AM)
Props: Nottingham.co.uk Quoteworthy: “I am sorry for Dan Hardy's fans, because I think the English are cool people, but I will be sending them home in tears after I beat him. This is the first UFC which has been shown in Japan for a while and I don't want to let the Japanese fans down, like Hardy
Akihiro Gono: Just Like ‘Magic’ (8/15/2008 3:01:00 AM)
Elliot Worsell, UFC - Mild-mannered and malevolent, Akihiro Gono is the kind of fighter who'll beat you down and then haul you back up and apologise. Before all that, he'll strut to the ring with a jig, a smile and a fancy wig. Throw in some wacky Japanese music, a homage to native musician DJ OZMA, and you have, in a nutshell, the Akihiro Gono experience.
Sokoudjou, Dan Hardy and Akihiro Gono added to UFC 89 in England!! (7/15/2008 5:16:02 AM)
Sokoudjou comes to the UK in October for UFC 89 in Birmingham, UK. The already jam packed card now has 3 other fights that will make for an explosive evening...
Akihiro Gono vs Dan Hardy UFC 89 fight booked (7/15/2008 4:21:04 AM)
Akihiro Gono will return to action against Octagon newcomer, Dan Hardy, in a welterweight tilt set for UFC 89: “Leben vs. Bisping” at The National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham, England, on October 18, according to CageWarriors.com. Ghono was set to take on Jon Fitch at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” back in March; however,
Sokoudjou, Dan Hardy and Akihiro Gono added to UFC 89 in England!! (7/15/2008 4:16:02 AM)
Sokoudjou comes to the UK in October for UFC 89 in Birmingham, UK. The already jam packed card now has 3 other fights that will make for an explosive evening...
UFC 82: Gono Out of Bout Against Fitch (1/19/2008 4:58:08 AM)
Akihiro Gono announced Friday on his personal blog that he has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Jon Fitch at UFC 82 in Columbus, Ohio in March. According to the entry Gono suffered an injury to his right hand during his UFC debut win against Tamdan McCrory in November. A doctor later checked
Gono Out Of Fight With Fitch (1/19/2008 2:02:55 AM)
Akihiro Gono announced via his personal web blog that he has to withdraw from his upcoming bout at UFC 82 against Jon Fitch due to a nagging hand injury that will not be healed in time for the March 1 fight...
Akihiro Gono: I’m out of UFC 82 with Hand Injury (1/18/2008 11:56:24 AM)
Akihiro Gono (28-12-7 MMA, 1-0 UFC), a Japanese fighter who was slated to face Jon Fitch (15-2 MMA, 7-0) at UFC 82 on March 1, announced that a injury with his right hand has forced him off the fight card. Gono posted the news on his official website (which is written in Japanese). However, MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com)
UFC 82: Akihiro Gono possibly out with hand injury against Jon Fitch? (1/18/2008 10:58:31 AM)
Akihiro Gono has apparently sustained an injury to his hand that requires surgery to repair and will be unable to fight Jon Fitch at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on March 1 from the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, according to a translation of Gono's personal blog on this site. Here's the snip: “I have a
UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono (1/11/2008 10:57:46 AM)
MMAWeekly is reporting that UFC welterweight Jon Fitch has signed a bout agreement to take on Akihiro Gono at UFC 82, which will be taking place on March 1st in Columbus, Ohio. Although Gono has not officially signed his fight contract, it is reported that he has verbally accepted the match after originally
UFC News: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono Set For UFC 82 On March 1st (1/10/2008 7:12:24 PM)
Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono Set For UFC 82 On March 1st
Fitch Signs To Fight Gono At Ufc 82 (1/10/2008 1:43:29 PM)
Jon Fitch on Thursday confirmed that he has signed his bout agreement to face Akihiro Gono at UFC 82 ...
Jon Fitch: I’m Fighting Akihiro Gono at UFC 82 (1/10/2008 5:29:22 AM)
Welterweight Jon Fitch (15-2 MMA, 7-0 UFC), a top-ranked contender who's never been beaten in the UFC, will fight Japanese fighter Akihito Gono (27-12-7 MMA, 1-0 UFC) at UFC 82, an event planned for March 1 at Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. Fitch confirmed the long-rumored fight on his official website, saying he signed his bout
UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono booked; Fitch inks contract extension (Exclusive) (1/9/2008 9:29:45 AM)
Top welterweight contender Jon Fitch (15-2) has signed the bout agreement to fight Akihiro Gono (27-12-7) at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on March 1 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, MMAmania.com (www.mmamania.com) just learned. We first passed along the possibility of the match up back in November 2007. Since that time it is
UFC 82: Jon Fitch vs. Akihiro Gono booked; Fitch inks contract extension (1/9/2008 9:29:45 AM)
Top welterweight contender Jon Fitch (15-2) has signed the bout agreement to fight Akihiro Gono (27-12-7) at UFC 82: “Pride of a Champion” on March 2 at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio. We first passed along the possibility of the match up back in November 2007. Since that time it is believed that his representives