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Takanori Gomi Signs With UFC
Takanori Gomi, once considered to be one of the best lightweight fighters in the world, has signed a multi-fight contract…
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Chris Palmquist
Takanori Gomi, once considered to be one of the best lightweight fighters in the world, has signed a multi-fight contract with the UFC. MMAFighting.com learned of the acquisition from sources on Friday.
Nicknamed “The Fireball Kid,” Gomi (31-5-0, 1 NC) had talked about wanting to sign with Strikeforce or the UFC in 2010, and recently spent some time training at the American Kickboxing Academy in San Jose, Calif.
No word on when and where Gomi will make his debut for the UFC. The organization has yet to officially announce the signing.
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