Takimoto. Sydney Gold Medalist in 81kg Judo in Man Festival????

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He applied to leave the Judo association in Japan, raising eyebrows and making many believe HE is the Judoka that will be fighting in PRIDE`s NYE show.

PRIDE at this stage have made an official No Comment though news will be coming soon....

http://ca.c.yimg.jp/sports/sn2004112001291100004359m/sportsnavi.yahoo.co.jp/fight/pict/200411/im00004359.jpg

[Shinobu]

Interesting. If they match him up with Wand he will get slaughtered, if not he may pull a "Yoshida" and start of with a career.
Thanks for the heads up.