It seems that Takanori Gomi will indeed be making his return to ADCC competition, as he is among the names on an initial list of competitors for the 2011 ADCC Asia Trials. Former ADCC competitor Tetsu Suzuki is set to compete as well. Suzuki finished fourth in the 66kg. division at the 2007 ADCC World Championship, losing to Leo Vieira in the semifinals and again to Baret Yoshida in the third place match. DEEP x Real King grappling tournament winner Kohei Yasumi and 2010 143lb. Shooto Rookie champion Yuta Sasaki are also among the list of competitors announced. Promoted to the Front Page by Anton Tabuena HT: Nightmare of Battle
Yushin Okami, Takanori Gomi and Yoshihiro Akiyama attended a press conference in Tokyo today to promote "UFC On Versus 2," which will air on Sky PerfecTV Pay-Per-View in Japan. Okami and Gomi face Mark Munoz and Tyson Griffin, respectively, while Akiyama will provide Japanese-language commentary. Photo by Kamipro.
With Joe Stevenson reportedly suffering a knee injury in training, Tyson Griffin will now step in to face Takanori Gomi at UFC on Versus 2 in San Diego on August 1st, according to Dave Meltzer. UFC on Versus 2 coverage HT: RagingNoodles
Has Takanori Gomi got motivated? Looking good at weigh-ins. Photo by MMAJunkie.com