Gomi to come forward like Manny

"I didn't want to end my career without fighting on the biggest stage in the world. I welcome any challenge that ignites me. My challenge right now is to become the UFC champion. Honestly, I have reached the age at which I hit my physical peak. My training at American Kickboxing Academy has has served as a great motivation to transform my career. Needless to say, BJ Penn is a high caliber fighter, but so is everyone else in UFC. There is much to learn from BJ's fighting spirit. To tell you the truth, he is a fighter whom I am aiming for. My immediate goal is to establish myself as a UFC fighter and continue fighting in front of the American fans. At this age, I have to train harder than ever. As long as I manage to do so, I just need to look up and continue my ascent. I want to fight at age 60, just like Eikichi Yazawwa (Japanese rock n' roll demigod). The only qualm I have about fighting in America is that my mom will grouse about not being able to come to my fights. Younger fighters will vitalize MMA in Japan -- like Satoshi Ishii. I want to enthrall the fans the world over. They can picture Manny Pacquiao. I will constantly storm ahead with a flurry of strikes."

http://www.mmanews.com/ufc/Gomi-Talks-Ending-His-Career-On-Worlds-Biggest-Stage.html

Yeah until he gets knocked on his ass lol.

Gomi comparing himself to Manny Pacquiao LOL.

Haha, yeah i don't care if he gets knocked out, I just like to see fighters who come out and give a good show, and Gomi always does.

Gomi is a former world champion with a legendary career, comparing himself to Pacman isn't that bad.

Wolfgangsta wrote:

Gomi is a former world champion with a legendary career, comparing himself to Pacman isn't that bad.

I agree Wolf. He arguably has the best resume than any other LW in MMA history. He never been knocked out in his career

I wondered if you were being sarcastic there for a second, but I would say he has the second best resume, putting BJ Penn above him if only for the head to head win. Without that though, BJ would be a hard sell for the GOAT.

hell he is in the mix already and the lw div and ufc in all could use it so glad to have him.

sokolkevin wrote:

hell he is in the mix already and the lw div and ufc in all could use it so glad to have him.

I agree three years ago... But knowing that Gomi today is 4-3 (Really) in his last 7 fights and has to go to a 5 round decision against Tony Hervey makes me think he's coming to the UFC to be at best a gatekeeper. It's a compliment to him at this point to suggest he isn't the same fighter he once was...

Yeah people are underestimatng Gomi, I think he still has game, and is an all-time great LW, but better resume than BJ, nah

have u guys been watching the same fighter i have recently. Gomi needs to retire i dont see him doing to well in the ufc. Yes he was good at one time, not any more.

If he's as good as he once was or not, it's still cool to hear that he will be coming fwd guns blazing, which was all that I took from the Manny comparison.

I don't remember where it was that I read it, but he did an interview where he explained that he wasn't fully dedicating himself to MMA anymore cause of family and stuff. I don't remember exactly what he said, but my point is that if, and it's a big if, he commits himself totally and completely to his training, then we'll see great bouts from him. If not, then he'll still be a good gatekeeper type of fighter, a good stepping stone for up and comers on their way to a title shot.

Yeah Gomi did say he wasn't as dedicated to MMA a little while ago, it could easily have played a large part, fact is the guy is like 33-5, has been in there with some of the best, and even with a long career, is still only 31-32, younger than Kenny. I see a close fight.

He should have even less losses, that loss to Sergei Golav was an utter joke.

im sorry kenny destroys Gomi imo