TOKYO – When it comes to the buildup for this weekend’s UFC 144 event,
there seems to be as much discussion about what it means to the future
of the sport in Japan as to what it means for the 24 fighters on the
card.
Former PRIDE lightweight champ Takanori Gomi believes that’s the right approach.
In fact, “The Fireball Kid” seems far less concerned about preparing
specifically for replacement opponent Eiji Mitsuoka than he is for shouldering the future of MMA in his native land.