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World Victory Road (WVR)
SENGOKU II: Josh Barnett vs. Jeff Monson
Thursday, April 24th, 2008
World Victory Road (WVR) has announced the main event fight between PRIDE veteran Josh Barnett (21-5) and Jeff Monson (24-7) at Sengoku 2.
Barnett, former UFC heavyweight champion and PRIDE standout, will compete for the second time in WVR. He defeated Hidehiko Yoshida by heal hook submission, at Sengoku 1. His only loses are to top [...]
WVR News: Randlemans Back, Could Fight Jeff Monson
Thursday, March 6th, 2008
During the yesterdays World Victory Road (WVR) event, the promotion announced the signing of Kevin Randleman and ADCC (Abu Dhabi Combat Club) 2007 superfight champion Roger Gracie to its lineup of fighters. The two are scheduled to make their first appearance at the promotions next event WVR 2 on May 15th.
Randleman has also announced in [...]
World Victory Road “Sengoku” Videos
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008Takanori Gomi faces striker Duane “Bang” Ludwig
Josh “The Baby Faced Assassin” Barnett vs. Hidehiko Yoshida
Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos vs. Makoto Takimoto
Kazuyuki Fujita faces Peter Graham
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WVR News: Sengoku Results
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008World Victory Road (WVR) “Sengoku” Quick results:
Josh Barnett Defeats Hidehiko Yoshida by Submission (heel-hook) at 3:23 of R3.
Takanori Gomi Defeats Duane Ludwig by TKO (Doctor Stoppage - Broken Nose) at 2:28 of R1.
Kazuo Misaki Defeats Siyar Bahadurzada by Submission (guillotine choke) at 2:02 of R2.
Kazuyuki Fujita Defeats Peter Graham by Submission (North-South choke) at 1:23 [...]
World Victory Road ‘Sengoku’ 3/5
Monday, March 3rd, 2008World Victory Road (WVR) ‘Sengoku’
March 5, 2008
Yoyogi National Gymnasium No. 1. in Tokyo, Japan.
Headlining the debut event is former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett and former Olympian Hidehiko Yoshida. Also featured on the card is Former PRIDE FC lightweight champion Takanori Gomi and MMA veteran Duane “Bang” Ludwig.
MAIN CARD
Hidehiko Yoshida (7-5-1) vs. Josh Barnett (20-5-0)
Takanori [...]
WVR News: Takanori Gomi Takes On Duane Ludwig
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
World Victory Road (WVR) has announced some more fights for its “Sengoku” event on March 5 in Tokyo, Japan. Among the recently announced is PRIDE FC standout Takanori Gomi. Gomi is scheduled to take on UFC veteran Duane “Bang” Ludwig.
Takanori Gomi once considered one of the top lightweights in the world, has not fought since [...]
UFC 79 Did Not Impress Takanori Gomi
Saturday, February 2nd, 2008
Pride veteran Takanori Gomi released this statement clarifying his decision to sign with Japans World Victory Road promotion over the UFC, Gomi Stated:
“I would like to deliver a fight which has more impact than before.”
“By watching UFC on NYE, I felt the MMA boom for the past 10 years had ended. I felt I wanted [...]
MMA Japan: Takanori Gomi Signs Deal With World Victory Road (WVR)
Thursday, January 31st, 2008
Forget seeing Takanori Gomi in the UFC/WEC anytime soon, Sherdog is reporting the veteran PRIDE lightweight has signed with the newly formed World Victory Road (WVR) in Japan. While no opponent has been named, Gomi is expected to fight in March 5 at the debut of the Sengoku card.
Gomi, 29, was one of MMA’s most [...]