Gomi vs. Ludwig rematch in the future?

by LR 3/6/2008 4:06:00 AM

My favorite Japanese translation site at Suki MMA has some interesting quotes that came from the post-fight speech at World Victory Road: Sengoku. Here's the small excerpt that Suki claims was said after the bout:

"After the fight, Gomi said, Ludwig was a very good fighter. This victory was brought by an accident and I will fight him again. Thank you for coming to see my fight held on a weekday. I have good company to work with and....

He was in tears and couldn't continue. He got the applause of fans and said, I will train hard and continue fighting. Thank you for supporting me."

Gomi is a great fighter, and he proved to me that he is still a dangerous striker with the ability to counter and attack with dynamite power. I'm still not understanding the point of a rematch, or why Gomi is discrediting his victory to the fact that Ludwig was bleeding and the fight had to be stopped.

Although the fight didn't last long, it was clear that Gomi's standup skills were crisp, precise, and damaging. Not only did he catch Ludwig with a great counter punch, but he also managed to crush him earlier in the bout with the blow that eventually created the gash on his nose. Precision power punching won Gomi that fight, and that's what he's known for. Does Ludwig deserve a rematch because the cut ended the fight? I think it's safe to say that most of the hardcore fanbase would rather see Gomi take someone else on after displaying a striking clinic on Ludwig's face. Take the credit you deserve, Gomi. Ludwig was outclassed on the feet, and I don't see it going any other way.

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Duane Ludwig | Takanori Gomi | World Victory Road



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