Goodbye Gono, The UFC just got a little less entertaining

As reported by fightline.com the UFC has released Akhiro Gono.

Entertaining Japanese MMA veteran Akihiro Gono has been released from the UFC. Gono’s release comes after his decision loss to Jon Fitch at UFC 94 in January.

The loss to Fitch was Gono’s 2nd straight and he carried an overall UFC record of 1-2; his lone UFC win came over Tamdan McCrory at UFC 78 in November 2007.

However, it appears Gono will not be unemployed for long as he is currently in negotiations with the Japanese-based Sengoku promotion. If Gono reaches a deal with Sengoku then he could fight for them as early as May 22nd for Sengoku 8.

That really is a shame. a 1-2 record may not be anything to get excited about but he lost two decisions...one to Dan Hardy who is no joke and one to Fitch who is a top10 WW. The guy can fight.

Plus he was fun....hey Dana, remember fun?

Maybe he was just a quick distraction...a hired gun of hilarity and cross dressing. Or maybe they don't have room for him at 170. In either case, he will be missed.