Still reeling from EliteXC folding and a suspension from the CSAC for testing positive for steroids, Antonio “Bigfoot” Silva could rebound quicker than originally imagined despite some obvious caveats.

It seems that Silva may opt to ignore his fighting suspension and contract situation en route to competing in Japan under the Sengoku banner.

Despite an upset loss to relative-unknown Sergey Golyaev on Saturday at Sengoku 6, Takanori Gomi will meet lightweight grand prix winner Satoru Kitaoka for the vacant Sengoku lightweight title on January 4th in Japan.

Gomi, a top lightweight ranked as high as number two in the 155-pound division prior to his surprising loss, will look to rebound from three-straight lackluster performances when he takes on Kitaoka in January, and should he emerge victorious his first defense of the lightweight title could be a rematch with Golyaev.

Takanori Gomi, a consensus top-10 lightweight, was upset at Sengoku 6 on Saturday at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan, suffering a split decision loss to relative-unknown Sergey Golyaev.

In other featured action, Jorge Santiago TKO’d Kazuhiro Nakamura in the third-round to win the promotion’s middleweight tournament and Satoru Kitaoka topped Kazunori Yokota via unanimous decision to capture the lightweight grand prix title.

Notables Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, and Joe Doerksen also picked up wins at Sengoku 6.

World Victory Road this week finalized the lineup for Sengoku 6 on November 1st at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Heavyweight Antonio Rogerio “Minotoro” Nogeuria, the twin brother of interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, headlines the event against Moise Rimbon (13-7-3).

World Victory Road today announced an updated lineup for Sengoku 6, which is scheduled to take place on November 1st at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.

Heavyweight Josh Barnett headlines Sengoku 6 against an opponent to-be-announced, with the event also slated to feature the conclusion of the promotion’s lightweight and middleweight tournaments.

Added to the card today were Muhammad Lawal vs. Fabio Silva, Takanori Gomi vs. Sergey Golyaev, and Joe Doerksen vs. Izuru Takeuchi.

Event name: World Victory Road: Sengoku 5
Date: September 28, 2008
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Venue: Yoyogi National Gymnasium

Muhammed Lawal def. Travis Wiuff via TKO - Round 1
Xande Ribeiro def. Takashi Sugiura via TKO - Round 3
Jorge Masvidal def. Ryan Schultz via TKO - Round 1
Kiuma Kunioku def. A Sol Kwon via unanimous decision

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Roger Gracie has been forced to withdraw from his upcoming Sengoku 5 bout against Travis Wiuff due to a rib injury, according to Sherdog.com:
On Sept. 8, Gracie was sparring when he took a hard kick to the ribs. After being examined by renowned physiotherapist Dr. Kevin Lidlow, who has previously worked with the British Olympic [...]

World Victory Road announced today that Roger Gracie will face Travis Wiuff at Sengoku 5 completing the event’s lineup.
Sengoku 5 takes place at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan on September 28th and includes the opening round of the promotion’s 2008 middleweight grand prix as well as former IFL lightweight champion Ryan Schultz taking [...]

World Victory Road today announced additional matchups for Sengoku 5, which takes place on September 28th at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan.
The opening round of the promotion’s middleweight grand prix is now set as UFC and PRIDE veteran Kazuhiro Nakamura will meet Paul Cahoon in the first round and Jorge Santiago will take [...]

Light heavyweight free agent Tito Ortiz confirmed on the latest edition of HDNet’s “Inside MMA” that he is currently in negotiations with Affliction, EliteXC, and the UFC.
The winner of the September 10th WEC 36 bout between former WEC lightweight champion Rob McCullough and Donald Cerrone has been guaranteed a 155-pound title shot title shot. [MMA [...]