T. Gomi (photo) returns to the octagon after more than a year away. Photo: Josh Hedges/UFC
After more than a year away from the octagon, Japanese star Takanori Gomi already has a date set for his return. The Ultimate organization announced that Gomi will replace Danny Castillo and face Isaac Villie-Flag at UFC 172, on April 26th.
The curious thing about the announcement is that Castillo was not cut from the event. “Last Call”, as it is known, remains on the card of the event taking place in Baltimore (USA), but awaiting confirmation of its new opponent.
At 35 years old, Takanori Gomi has a record of 34 wins, nine losses and one fight without result. The “Fireball Kid” comes from a defeat to Diego Sanchez at UFC Japan 2013. Issac Villie-Flag has a record of 14 wins, four losses and one fight without result. The North American is also coming off a defeat to Brazilian Elias Silvério at UFC Fight Night 35.
UFC 172 takes place on April 26th, at Baltimore Arena, in Baltimore (USA). In the main fight of the night, the light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is looking for his seventh consecutive title defense against the Brazilian Glover Teixeira, undefeated since 2005. In the co-main event of the night, Anthony Johnson face Phil Davis on his return to Ultimate.
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