Guida Planned to Keep Gomi Guessing (1/7/2011 6:30:06 AM)
Clay Guida knows his UFC 125 win over Takanori Gomi wasn’t especially pretty.
Comfortable in new home, Takanori Gomi eyes UFC 125 win, lightweight title (12/31/2010 7:15:00 PM)
LAS VEGAS - When Japanese superstar Takanori Gomi made his UFC debut, hardcore fans knew what the former PRIDE and Shooto champion was bringing to the cage. But after a lackluster effort in a March 2010 loss to Kenny Florian, casual fans must have wondered what all the hoopla was all about. However, when Gomi rebounded in August with a devastating knockout win over Tyson Griffin, the excitement returned. Now, with Gomi preparing to face fan-favorite Clay Guida at Saturday's UFC 125 event, "The Fireball Kid" said his sights are set squarely on the UFC's lightweight title.
Clay Guida Announces Ufc 125 Bout With Gomi (10/11/2010 4:52:38 PM)
Clay Guida on Sunday night announced that he will face Takanori Gomi on New Year's Day in Las Vegas...
Lightweights Clay Guida vs. Takanori Gomi booked for UFC 125 on Jan. 1 (10/11/2010 12:45:00 PM)
Veteran lightweight Clay Guida got his wish and faces Japanese star Takanori Gomi on Jan. 1 at UFC 125. Guida confirmed the bout during a Sunday appearance on ESPN Chicago's "MMA Tonight" program. The first-of-the-year card takes place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, and the night's main card airs on pay-per-view.
Clay Guida vs. Takanori Gomi Set for UFC 125 on New Years Day (10/11/2010 1:00:50 AM)
A long-rumored lightweight scrap between Takanori Gomi and Clay Guida has been added to "UFC 125: Edgar vs. Maynard 2" on January 1 in Las Vegas.UFC 125 is headlined by lightweight champ Frankie Edgar vs. Gray Maynard and also includes Shane Carwin vs. Roy Nelson.
Apologetic UFC 119 winner Melvin Guilllard wants Takanori Gomi, title shot next (9/26/2010 3:15:00 PM)
INDIANAPOLIS - On paper, Melvin Guillard defeated fellow lightweight Jeremy Stephens at Saturday's UFC 119 event at Indianapolis' Conseco Fieldhouse. But following the victory, which was his sixth in his past seven fights, Guillard was all apologies, and he said the performance isn't indicative of his fighting ability. But he also knows a win is a win, so he's already looking ahead to a possible bout with Takanori Gomi and a long-awaited title shot in 2011.
Melvin Guillard Has Gomi, Title In Sights (Video) (9/26/2010 9:52:24 AM)
Melvin Guillard was apologetic for the way he won at UFC 119, but says his sights are set on Takanori Gomi and shooting for a title shot in 2011...
Florian Gunning for Third Title Shot After Maynard (8/25/2010 5:14:09 PM)
Kenny Florian has already had two cracks at the UFC lightweight title, but following a pair of submission wins over Clay Guida and Takanori Gomi, the 34-year-old Florian may be just one victory away from another shot at a championship bout.
Unscathed By Dunham, Griffin Aims For Gomi (8/19/2010 8:36:33 PM)
Having rushed into things with Evan Dunham, Tyson Griffin has gathered himself for a quick turn to face Japanese veteran Takanori Gomi...
Gomi Is Back, Ellenberger Stops Howard (8/19/2010 8:36:29 PM)
"The Fireball Kid" Takanori Gomi came out blazing on Sunday night knocking out Tyson Griffin, while Jake Ellenberger left opponent John Howard with a loss and a baseball-sized lump under his eye...
Takanori Gomi Talks About First Ufc Victory (8/19/2010 8:36:28 PM)
Japanese superstar Takanori Gomi talks one-on-one with MMAWeekly.com about his first round knockout of Tyson Griffin...
Gomi Tops Ufc On Versus 2 Payroll (8/19/2010 8:36:22 PM)
The payroll for the recent UFC on Versus 2 show is in and former Pride champion Takanori Gomi leads the salary list with a $80,000 payday following his first round knockout over Tyson Griffin...