Could Takanori Gomi Be Successful In The UFC?
by Kelvin Hunt on May 12, 2009 5:25 PM EDT
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Takanori Gomi speaks with Sherdog after his latest KO victory over Takashi Nakakura:
I'd like to relax for a little bit, and if I continue fighting, I'd like to test the waters overseas. “I'm coming soon! The Fireball Kid will be there!” [Laughs] I'd like to thank all of you, and continue to thank you for supporting me and MMA. You guys are important, and I'll continue to do my best. Oh, and tell Dana White I said, “hi!”
At one point in time "The Fireball Kid" was looked upon at the #1 LW fighter in the world. However, he has gone 3-2 since the collaspe of PRIDE against somewhat limited competition. According to this report, Gomi(now 30 years of age) wants to test himself here in America. I'm simply speculating that he wants to come to the UFC(since he mentions Dana's name). He has a loss to current UFC LW champ BJ Penn, but that was a long time ago. Could a re-focused Takanori Gomi be successful in the UFC? What I mean by successful would be win enough fights to challenge for the title or even become champ.
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Shinya Aoki and, thanks to my culturally biased priorities, Joachim Hansen were the first two who came to mind. Also JZ.
Bloody hell.
I like Hansen as well…but I know that’ll never happen according to him…so I ain’t mention him.
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Ehh…the thing with Aoki is he wouldn’t be able to wear those pants in the UFC…so I think he would get destroyed by the top guys…I think Gomi brings more to the table…but that’s just me.
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Gomi would be an interesting addition to the division for sure. It would all depend on which Fireball Kid showed up – the one who was once the best LW on the planet or the guy who lost to a couple nobodies before his recent win.
As for other LW who I’d like to see in the UFC, how did no one mention Eddie Alvarez? He may not have the most complete game, but Eddie can throw and has shown improved submissions in the Bellator tourney.
Others: JZ, Hansen (though it won’t happen, I know…), Masvidal would do fine and Toby Imada showed last week he has the heart to compete with anybody.
by E. Spencer Kyte on May 13, 2009 1:07 AM EDT reply actions
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