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  - GOMI VS. BRETT COOPER IN WORKS FOR AFFLICTION 3
Thursday, June 11, 2009 - by Steven Marrocco - MMAWeekly.com
Japanese star Takanori Gomi is in advanced negotiations to face Brett Cooper at Affliction "Trilogy" on Aug. 1, MMAWeekly.com has learned from sources close to the fight.
Both parties have agreed to the match-up, though financial considerations are still being ironed out. The fight is being considered at a 165-pound weight limit.
Last month, Gomi reversed a two-fight slide in Sengoku with a knockout victory over Takahashi Nakakura at Shooto, the promotion that gave him his start. Once the top ranked lightweight in the world, the losses put the Japanese star's career at a crossroads.
Following his victory, Gomi told Sherdog.com he was refocused and wanted to "test the waters overseas."
Cooper, a welterweight, last fought for Affliction at "Day of Reckoning," where he dispatched Patrick Speight by strikes in their undercard bout. He is 9-4 as a professional.
So far, Affliction has confirmed six bouts for its third MMA event, including a heavyweight showdown between top ranked heavyweights Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett.
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