UFC Quick Quote: The path to the title for Takanori Gomi begins with Clay Guida on Jan. 1
by Jesse Holland on Dec 22, 2010 1:10 PM EST
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"I was nervous [against Kenny Florian]. Now when I look back I think I wasn't even ready mentally. The point is it is not how he fought, but it is how I couldn't fight the way I always fight. Since the 'fight rules' are different I was cautious and while I was watching him he dragged me into his pace. I should have fought in my own style ... I am studying now [for Clay Guida]. But first, my concentration is to prepare my body and practice hard to be in best condition knowing this fight is going to be even tougher [than my last fight against Tyson Griffin] ... Of course, I want to have a chance for the title match, but I know that passage will only be seen after I concentrate on each fight. First, I will concentrate on my next fight. I want to give the best New Year’s show to my fans!"
Former PRIDE Lightweight Champion Takanori Gomi tells Derek Bolender that "Fireball" fans can expect a good show from him at UFC 125 on Jan. 1 in Las Vegas. The Japanese superstar, who evened his Octagon record to 1-1 by stiffening Tyson Griffin back in August, takes on the relentless Clay Guida to move himself into position for a 2011 title run. Can Gomi, who was once considered one of the greatest lightweights in MMA, recapture his past glory? Or will the "Carpenter" saw through him like a piece of dried mokuzai? Predictions on the 155-pound war, por favor.
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Dear Mr. Gomi:
The UFC Lightweight division is better with you in it. I fully expect you to put the caveman on his ass.
Signed,
POS
Anthony Pettis is the future UFC lightweight champ, but let’s keep it real, that is only until BJ decides he wants it back. (BNF is a really nice guy)
I am extremely shocked that he's taking this serious.
Gomi has always been good at fighting, natural instinct and power and wrestling but he just liked hanging out more with his buddies and students at his gym than training with guys on his level. This is even more exciting because now i can be sure Guida’s dry humping face is getting ruined.
BIG NOG for Life
One Step closer to Gleison Tibau @ 145
If the round is too close, it's 10-10, NOT flip a coin 10-9 or late takedown FTW.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Dec 22, 2010 1:23 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
This will be good for as long as it lasts, but I think Guida’s just too good and strong for him. Guida via choke RD 3.
If you are predicting Huggie Bear to finish anyone, especially someone as good as Fireball Kid, then you have no credibility in this forum.
Our lives change like the weather, but a legend never dies.
Considering Gomi was finished by guys like Aurelio and Kitaoka who have 19 losses between them, youre the one who’s not been paying attention to the way Gomi has been fighting. He was also beaten by a 9 loss Golyaev who lost to a russian can.
1st the Sergei fight was named robbery of the year for 08 by many websites.
Kitaoka is legit too…..knows how to rip legs with wins over guys like Daley, Pellegrino, Condit, Clay French, Hironaka. And Aurelio got his infinite shot with the UFC and other promotions solely because of the Gomi win. Stylistically they’re not even similar fighters so you can’t extrapolate things that they do and compare them to guida. They have boom and bust submissions skills that are like one punch KOs. It may not land often but when it does, it’s over. Guida doesn’t have that or striking or even great wrestling.
BIG NOG for Life
One Step closer to Gleison Tibau @ 145
If the round is too close, it's 10-10, NOT flip a coin 10-9 or late takedown FTW.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Dec 22, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
It takes something special for a Japanese star who was tabbed to be a franchise maker to lose in his own backyard.
Guida just looks too strong for him. You are making some legit points, but I just haven’t seen enough from Gomi to back him here.
guida is going to get hurt in this fight! wont last long!
fyi: if Gomi gets a title shot against Edgar, Gomi will be the 1st ever Japanese UFC champion.
Gomi with his head on straight, is one badmotherfucker!
I was there live
One of the best fights ever and even though Guida lost I still would like to use it as an example of his chin and his heart.
Nothing Ever Changes When Nothing Ever Changes
prediction: fotn
ko of the night hopefully goes to thiago after he smashes vera
someones gettin ko'd in the vera/silva fight for sure, i hope vera needs more facial surgery after
gomi/guida could go the distance
"Your fucking out!!"- Kenny Powers
I don't see Guida making it to the third myself
All Gomi has to do is stuff the takedown and Clay can’t win
This fight for the fish is a fight to the death!
by doonerthesooner on Dec 22, 2010 1:46 PM EST up reply actions
Lets go Gomi!!!!
Saw him in Vegas buying chocalate bars before the expo :) a lot of people walked by him having no idea! Not this guy :)
by M15 on Dec 22, 2010 1:47 PM EST via mobile reply actions
guida has a hell of a chin and can absorb some serious punishment
i think if its a standup brawl, and if guida can take one of gomis best and not be KO’d it’ll probly go the distance
"Your fucking out!!"- Kenny Powers
Tyson had never been Ko'd either
This fight for the fish is a fight to the death!
by doonerthesooner on Dec 22, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
really like em both, so i'm happy no matter who the victor is
And Clay isn’t boring. Neither is Gsp. They’re the two guys that definitely don’t fall in the Lay n Pray category all the half-wits put them in.
mondaymorningblackbelt.com"
by daniel worby on Dec 22, 2010 6:23 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Very pumped for this fight, watching Guida break Gomi’s will and destroy his overloaded hype train will be a great way to start 2011.
"they mad at me, I keep going hard reppin/
cause what's your Rampage to Rashad Evans/"
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