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Takanori Gomi

Takanori Gomi

“The Fireball Kid”

LightweightJapan5-fight losing streak

36Wins
15Losses
0Draws
1No contest

Professional record

Last 5: LLLLL

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Profile

Age
48 (born September 22, 1978)
Born in
Kanagawa Prefecture
Height
5' 7"
Weight
155 lbs.
Reach
70"
Stance
Southpaw
UFC record
4-9

How the fights ended

Wins in the UFC4

  • KO/TKO 2
  • Decision 2

Losses in the UFC9

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 4
  • Decision 1

UFC career stats

Striking

Significant strikes landed per minute
4.11 top 30%
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
4.74
Striking accuracy39%Better than 24% of lightweights
Strike defense57%Better than 60% of lightweights

Grappling

Takedowns per 15 minutes
0.17 top 94%
Submission attempts per 15 minutes
0.0
Takedown accuracy25%Better than 16% of lightweights
Takedown defense60%Better than 44% of lightweights

Next fight

No confirmed fight yet. Gomi last fought on September 22, 2017 (Loss vs Dong Hyun Ma). Gomi has not fought in the UFC for more than two years.

Booked fights appear here as soon as they are announced. See the full UFC schedule.

About Takanori Gomi

Takanori Gomi "The Fireball Kid" is a lightweight mixed martial artist, born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan on September 22, 1978. At 5' 7", Gomi has a 70" reach, long for that height, and fights out of a southpaw stance.

Gomi's professional career began in 1998, debuting with Shooto. Gomi arrived in the UFC with a 31-5 record. The UFC debut came at UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi in March 2010, where Gomi lost to Kenny Florian by rear naked choke. In the UFC, Gomi is 4-9 across 13 fights.

A finisher on the feet, Gomi has won 2 of 4 UFC fights by knockout.

Gomi needed only 1:04 to beat Tyson Griffin at UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko, the fastest UFC win of that career. Gomi's record outside the UFC includes 13-1 in Pride and 13-1 in Shooto.

Gomi's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami in September 2017, where Gomi lost to Dong Hyun Ma.

UFC fight history

  1. L

    Dong Hyun Ma

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:30

    UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami

    Sep 22, 2017

    2Str 0TD 0KD
  2. L

    Jon Tuck

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 1:12

    UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia

    Jun 17, 2017

    0Str 0TD 0KD
  3. L

    Jim Miller

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R1 2:18

    UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes

    Jul 9, 2016

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  4. L

    Joe Lauzon

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Back Control · R1 2:37

    UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II

    Jul 25, 2015

    7Str 0TD 0KD
  5. L

    Myles Jury

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:32

    UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson

    Sep 20, 2014

    1Str 0TD 0KD
  6. W

    Isaac Vallie-Flagg

    Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00

    UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira

    Apr 26, 2014

    130Str 0TD 0KD
  7. L

    Diego Sanchez

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann

    Mar 2, 2013

    81Str 0TD 0KD
  8. W

    Mac Danzig

    Decision - Split · R3 5:00

    UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le

    Nov 10, 2012

    54Str 1TD 1KD
  9. W

    Eiji Mitsuoka

    KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 2:21

    UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson

    Feb 25, 2012

    48Str 0TD 0KD
  10. L

    Nate Diaz

    Submission · Armbar From Bottom · R1 4:27

    UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage

    Sep 24, 2011

    4Str 0TD 0KD
  11. L

    Clay Guida

    Submission · Guillotine Choke From Bottom Half Guard · R2 4:27

    UFC 125: Resolution

    Jan 1, 2011

    14Str 0TD 0KD
  12. W

    Tyson Griffin

    KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:04

    UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko

    Aug 1, 2010

    5Str 0TD 1KD
  13. L

    Kenny Florian

    Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R3 2:52

    UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi

    Mar 31, 2010

    20Str 0TD 0KD

Full MMA career

Takanori Gomi is 36-15 (1 NC) across 52 professional fights in 8 promotions, since a pro debut on November 27, 1998 (Shooto). 39 of those fights were outside the UFC.

Pro wins36

  • KO/TKO 14
  • Submission 6
  • Decision 16

Pro losses15

  • KO/TKO 4
  • Submission 8
  • Decision 3
Finish rate
56% of wins
Longest win streak
14

Fights by promotion

PromotionRecordFirst fight
Pride13-1 (1 NC)2004
Shooto13-11998
UFC4-92010
World Victory Road Presents2-22008
RIZIN1-12017
Vale Tudo Japan2-01999
Rumble on the Rock0-12003
SuperBrawl1-01999

All professional fights

ResultOpponentMethodEventDate
W Melvin Guillard KO (punches), R1 Rizin 11 (RIZIN) Jul 29, 2018
L Yusuke Yachi Submission (triangle choke), R1 Rizin World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round (RIZIN) Dec 31, 2017
L Dong Hyun Ma TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami Sep 22, 2017
L Jon Tuck Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia Jun 17, 2017
L Jim Miller TKO (punches), R1 UFC 200 Jul 9, 2016
L Joe Lauzon TKO (punches), R1 UFC on Fox: Dillashaw vs. Barão 2 Jul 25, 2015
L Myles Jury TKO (punches), R1 UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs. Nelson Sep 20, 2014
W Isaac Vallie-Flagg Decision (unanimous), R3 UFC 172 Apr 26, 2014
L Diego Sanchez Decision (split), R3 UFC on Fuel TV: Silva vs. Stann Mar 2, 2013
W Mac Danzig Decision (split), R3 UFC on Fuel TV: Franklin vs. Le Nov 10, 2012
W Eiji Mitsuoka TKO (punches), R2 UFC 144 Feb 25, 2012
L Nate Diaz Submission (armbar), R1 UFC 135 Sep 24, 2011
L Clay Guida Submission (guillotine choke), R2 UFC 125 Jan 1, 2011
W Tyson Griffin KO (punch), R1 UFC Live: Jones vs. Matyushenko Aug 1, 2010
L Kenny Florian Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 UFC Fight Night: Florian vs. Gomi Mar 31, 2010
W Tony Hervey Decision (unanimous), R5 Vale Tudo Japan 2009 Oct 30, 2009
W Takashi Nakakura KO (punches), R2 Shooto: Shooto Tradition Final May 10, 2009
L Satoru Kitaoka Submission (Achilles lock), R1 World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku no Ran 2009 Jan 4, 2009
L Sergey Golyaev Decision (split), R3 World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 6 Nov 1, 2008
W Tae Hyun Bang Decision (unanimous), R3 World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 4 Aug 24, 2008
W Duane Ludwig TKO (doctor stoppage), R1 World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku First Battle Mar 5, 2008
NC Nick Diaz NC (overturned), R2 Pride 33 Feb 24, 2007
W Mitsuhiro Ishida TKO (soccer kick and punches), R1 Pride FC - Shockwave 2006 Dec 31, 2006
W Marcus Aurélio Decision (split), R2 Pride - Bushido 13 Nov 5, 2006
W David Baron Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Pride - Bushido 12 Aug 26, 2006
L Marcus Aurélio Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke), R1 Pride - Bushido 10 Apr 2, 2006
W Hayato Sakurai KO (punches), R1 Pride Shockwave 2005 Dec 31, 2005
W Luiz Azeredo Decision (unanimous), R2 Pride Bushido 9 Sep 25, 2005
W Tatsuya Kawajiri Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 Pride Bushido 9 Sep 25, 2005
W Jean Silva Decision (unanimous), R2 Pride Bushido 8 Jul 17, 2005
W Luiz Azeredo KO (punches), R1 Pride Bushido 7 May 22, 2005
W Jens Pulver KO (punch), R1 Pride Shockwave 2004 Dec 31, 2004
W Charles Bennett Technical Submission (kimura), R1 Pride Bushido 5 Oct 14, 2004
W Fábio Mello TKO (punches), R1 Pride Bushido 4 Jul 19, 2004
W Ralph Gracie KO (knees), R1 Pride Bushido 3 May 23, 2004
W Jadyson Costa TKO (punches), R1 Pride Bushido 2 Feb 15, 2004
L B.J. Penn Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 Rumble on the Rock 4 Oct 10, 2003
L Joachim Hansen Decision (majority), R3 Shooto - 8/10 in Yokohama Cultural Gymnasium Aug 10, 2003
W Nick Ertl Submission (armbar), R1 Shooto - 2/23 in Korakuen Hall Feb 23, 2003
W Dokonjonosuke Mishima TKO (punches), R2 Shooto: Year End Show 2002 Dec 14, 2002
W Chris Brennan Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10 Sep 16, 2002
W Leonardo Santos Decision (majority), R3 Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7 Jun 29, 2002
W Rumina Sato Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: To The Top Final Act Dec 16, 2001
W Ryan Bow Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: R.E.A.D. 12 Nov 12, 2000
W Paul Rodriguez Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: R.E.A.D. 6 Jul 16, 2000
W Huanderson Pavao Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: R.E.A.D. 3 Apr 2, 2000
W Johnny Eduardo Submission (rear-naked choke), R3 Vale Tudo Japan 1999 Dec 11, 1999
W Takuya Kawabara Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: Renaxis 4 Sep 5, 1999
W Stephen Palling Submission (rear-naked choke), R1 SuperBrawl 12 Jun 1, 1999
W Takuya Kuwabara Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: Renaxis 1 Mar 28, 1999
W Kazumichi Takada TKO (punches), R2 Shooto: Devilock Fighters Jan 15, 1999
W Hiroshi Tsuruya Decision (unanimous), R3 Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 6 Nov 27, 1998

Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Quick answers

What is Takanori Gomi's record?

Takanori Gomi's professional MMA record is 36 wins, 15 losses and 0 draws, with 1 no contest.

How old is Takanori Gomi?

Takanori Gomi is 48 years old, born on September 22, 1978.

How tall is Takanori Gomi and what is their reach?

Takanori Gomi stands 5' 7" with a 70" reach.

Who did Takanori Gomi fight last?

Takanori Gomi lost to Dong Hyun Ma by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami on Sep 22, 2017.

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