Gomi to World Victory Road
Jordan Breen Jan 31, 2008
World Victory Road is set to announce the signing of Takanori Gomi (Pictures), a source has confirmed to
Sherdog.com.
Gomi, 29, was one of MMA's most prized free agents following the Zuffa buyout of the PRIDE Fighting Championships last year. Gomi has been courted by several promoters in recent months, including K-1 and HERO'S parent company Fight Entertainment Group, as well as UFC and WEC company Zuffa.
While the source could not confirm the length of Gomi's deal with
WVR, the deal will see Gomi debut for the promotion on their March
5 Sengoku card at Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 1. The Japanese
standout will earn approximately $190,000 USD per bout.
WVR reportedly finalized their deal with the former Shooto and PRIDE champion late last week, but were waiting to announce the acquisition in hopes of announcing Gomi's March 5 opponent simultaneously.
While the source revealed that Brazilian Rodrigo Damm, as well as the already-signed Fabricio "Pitbull" Monteiro were possible candidates, no opponent has been confirmed and there is no clear candidate for Gomi's opponent.
Gomi has not seen action since last February, where he took on Nick Diaz (Pictures) in a now-infamous bout in Las Vegas. Having lost the acclaimed bout by gogoplata submission in the second round, the bout was later overturned to a No Decision by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after Diaz tested positive for marijuana.
Gomi, 29, was one of MMA's most prized free agents following the Zuffa buyout of the PRIDE Fighting Championships last year. Gomi has been courted by several promoters in recent months, including K-1 and HERO'S parent company Fight Entertainment Group, as well as UFC and WEC company Zuffa.
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WVR reportedly finalized their deal with the former Shooto and PRIDE champion late last week, but were waiting to announce the acquisition in hopes of announcing Gomi's March 5 opponent simultaneously.
While the source revealed that Brazilian Rodrigo Damm, as well as the already-signed Fabricio "Pitbull" Monteiro were possible candidates, no opponent has been confirmed and there is no clear candidate for Gomi's opponent.
Gomi has not seen action since last February, where he took on Nick Diaz (Pictures) in a now-infamous bout in Las Vegas. Having lost the acclaimed bout by gogoplata submission in the second round, the bout was later overturned to a No Decision by the Nevada State Athletic Commission after Diaz tested positive for marijuana.
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