UFC on Versus 2: Tyson Griffin vs Takanori Gomi booked with Joe Stevenson hurt
by Jesse Holland on Jun 28, 2010 10:33 AM EDT
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Tyson Griffin will reportedly step in on short notice to battle PRIDE lightweight import Takanori Gomi on August 1 at the upcoming UFC on Versus 2 event from the San Diego Sports Arena in San Diego, California.
Dave Meltzer reports that Griffin is replacing Joe Stevenson after "Daddy" injured his knee in training camp.
The American Top Team standout looked to finally be on the verge of contention within the UFC's stacked 155-pound division. Despite numerous "Fight Night" bonuses, Griffin had been widely criticized for going to a judge's decision in a staggering seven straight bouts.
That ended at UFC 103: "Franklin vs. Belfort" when he crushed Hermes Franca in the second round via technical knockout (punches). Unfortunately he was unable to keep that momentum going when he faced the surging Evan Dunham, who eventually bested Griffin in a split decision at UFC 115: "Liddell vs. Franklin" earlier this month.
A convincing finish over the former PRIDE champ could easily get him right back into the mix.
Gomi's much-celebrated Octagon debut at UFC Fight Night 21: "Florian vs. Gomi" left a lot to be desired as the former pillar of Japanese MMA was thoroughly outworked and outskilled before succumbing to "KenFlo's" rear-naked choke in the third round.
"The Fireball Kid" had gone just 2-2 over the last two years prior to the Florian fight while mainly competing for Sengoku, effectively dimming the shine of what has been a stellar career. A loss against Griffin could very well spell the end for Gomi as a competitive top-tier lightweight fighter.
UFC on Versus 2 will feature a light heavyweight match up between superstar in the making Jon "Bones" Jones and Belarusian brawler Vladimir "The Janitor" Matyushenko. Also on tap for San Diego is a middleweight brawl between Mark Munoz and Yushin Okami.
For the latest UFC on Versus 2 fight card click here.
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Griffin will smother him
Griffin will out work him him and I don’t see Gomi getting a KO. Gomi will gas at some point if Griffin pins him down. He might get the finish. I’m calling TKO late round 2
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
Couture will set him straight I'd imagine
Wrestling and G’n’p is his ticket to a ‘W’ I’d think. Might land some strikes if he faints a few shots and Gomi drops his hands but I still think he’ll decide to take it down
Went to my first jits class. Don't think I was ever so happy with getting my ass handed to me
Tyson is a small lightweight so I think this fight is better for Gomi. I think he will KO Griffin. I like this better than Stevenson.
by HappyLittleTreez on Jun 28, 2010 10:44 AM EDT reply actions
New fighter, same result. Gomi smothered for a UD to go 0-2 in 2.
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exactly what i think
bye bye gomi
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by robinhorobson on Jun 28, 2010 11:18 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I believe Gomi will (t)ko Tyson now that
he’s a little better acclimated to the UFC. I just don’t think Tyson will get him down bwfore Gomi catches him!
by Danas A Crossdresser on Jun 28, 2010 11:06 AM EDT reply actions
tell me jay is matching these guys up with gomi and its not dana's doing
And ill say you’re fulla poo…dana wants this guy to be devoured asap…don’t give him the satisfaction, gomi..light griffin up! (Though if I were a betting man I’d take griffin : ( )
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by salamagogo on Jun 28, 2010 11:18 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Gee, they’re giving Gomi any easy fights. This is harder than the Stevenson match-up.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
Correction:
Gee, they’re NOT giving Gomi any easy fights. This is harder than the Stevenson match-up.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
i think this one will go to a decision
i just cant decide who will win that decision. i hope gomi puts in work though, he must know that if he loses hes cut
never have any regrets, because at the time, thats all you wanted to do
lol
Tyson “I think this one will go to a decision” Griffin
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
by Jackanapes on Jun 28, 2010 11:38 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hehe
I gotta give him credit though, all of his fights are at a high intensity and very fun to watch. The game he brings to the cage is unique to himself. His five FOTN bonuses are a testament to that.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
Dont know if this is an easier fight or tougher
gomi needs to do a quarter circle forward and hit a = hadouken!
tysons good at going the distance thou hope we see a finish from either guy,preferably gomi but I dont like his chances
great, Griffin will smother him to a boring decision. Gomi’s only chance is to connect on him a couple good times and KO griffin out of the UFC.
Shogun will have the longest championship reing in the UFC
i dont think griffin gets cut if he loses this
Gomi on the other hand…who knows. I’d love for gomi to win via spectacular ko, though
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by salamagogo on Jun 28, 2010 12:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think Tyson's 5 FOTN performances say he's not getting cuteven if he loses.
That being said, I don’t see him losing. He’s never been hit with big shots and never been rocked and his wrestling is at a much higher level than Gomi’s. He also keeps a frenetic pace that I think will out work Gomi both on the feet and the ground. I wouldn’t be surprised with a 3rd round TKO for Griffin, but a UD is more likely.
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every time griffins KO over Herpes is mentioned
I can’t help but think of that horrendous hair he was sporting that night
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by salamagogo on Jun 28, 2010 12:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
LOL
It really was like he was wearing a granny wig.
"THIS IS THE GREATEST UPSET IN THE HISTORY OF MIXED MARTIAL ARTS!"
Gus Johnson will never live that down and it should never be forgotten.
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wow. sorry about that. don't know what was going on with my browser. but in retrospect this looks very funny.
but now that that’s happened…
Dam I really hope gomi gets a win!
I think he has a better chance against griffin. Joe daddy for sure was going for takedowns. Griffin likes 2 stand up & bang.
by d*locc on Jun 28, 2010 1:57 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Did I miss something?
“The American Top Team standout”? Did Griffin make a switch when he had his fight with Dunham? I thought they both stayed with XCouture.
by Mayhem chimpanzee on Jun 28, 2010 2:42 PM EDT reply actions
bad match up for Gomi
I was hoping to see gomi vs stout, or gomi vs fisher to help build his confidence but its either now or never for Gomi I hope he gets serious and comes in with a well rounded skill set that he is definitely capable of
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