Snapshot of the Day: Takanori Gomi

Top World Victory Road lightweight Takanori Gomi reacts to the judges' verdict in last night's split decision loss to underdog veteran Sergey Golyaev of Red Devil Sport Club. While the "Fireball Kid" did appear listless at times during the fight, Gomi clearly outstruck and out-grappled the Russian throughout the first and third rounds; the judges seemingly placed much emphasis on an outburst of offense from Golyaev in the second where Gomi was dropped twice, but quickly recovered both times.
In a pre-fight interview, Golyaev said that a win would garner him a title shot against the winner of WVR's now ironically titled "Road To Gomi" Lightweight Grand Prix. However following Satoru Kitaoka's GP victory over Kazunori Yokota, there was this exchange which would indicate otherwise:
“Although you lost tonight Mr. Gomi, I look forward to facing you,” Kitaoka then addressed the former Pride champion and the crowd.
A visibly upset Gomi stepped up into the ring then, congratulating Kitaoka at first on his tournament win, followed by a challenge.
“Let’s get at it. You better bring it. I’ll be waiting for you in this ring come January 4,” he said.
photo via SportsNavi
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the judges seemingly placed much emphasis on an outburst of offense from Golyaev in the second where Gomi was dropped twice
Which is lame. Granted, a guy of Gomi’s skill level and reputation should’ve finished the fight but the fact that 12-15 seconds outweighs the rest of the fight is just crazy.
by Tonley on Nov 1, 2008 5:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully the Kitaoka bout will engage Gomi
In the past he’s stepped up when he’s facing the big opponents and fought down to weaker opponents. Giving the guy a full year of non-title fights was a bad idea.
by Kid Nate on Nov 1, 2008 5:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Found the Video
I’m not a Gomi fan, but how did the judges think he lost? I almost hope he gets some scrub as an easy win to balance the crap judging
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by themachiavellian on Nov 1, 2008 6:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope, he gets Kitaoka next and that dude is trouble.
by Chris Nelson on Nov 1, 2008 7:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
PRICELESS
LMAO Gomi lost. That’s a priceless photo. I love it when overrated and hyped up fighters lose. Kimbo than Gomi and shortly we’ll see Anderson get smashed. LOL.
by Dank456 on Nov 1, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Saying that people like Gomi and Silva have gotten a lot – maybe too much – hype is one thing. Comparing them to Kimbo is another, especially given that A) many people who have watched the fight felt that Gomi won, and B) Anderson has really yet to be threatened so seeing him “smashed” is not likely at all. Get a grip, man.
by AJB on Nov 2, 2008 11:12 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty easy solution
Have Golyaev fight Masvidal, winner gets the next shot. That way if he somehow beats Gamebred, and Gomi gets past Kitaoka, we can settle the controversy.
by smoogy on Nov 1, 2008 11:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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