Fighter

Takanori Gomi

"The Fireball Kid"

35-15-0★ 3bonuses Japan

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Takanori Gomi holds a professional MMA record of 35-15-0. Their full professional MMA career spans 53 bouts on record. Takanori Gomi has won 35 fights: 14 by KO/TKO, 6 by submission, 15 by decision. Of 15 career losses, 4 came by KO/TKO and 8 by submission. In the UFC, Takanori Gomi lands 3.81 significant strikes per minute with 41% accuracy and averages 1.23 takedowns per 15 minutes. Takanori Gomi also has 4 recorded Grappling bouts. Takanori Gomi also has 3 recorded Special rules bouts. Most recent fight: July 29, 2018. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, UFC.

Profile

Height: 5'7"170 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 70"178 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1978-09-22
Age: 47
Nationality: Japan
Birthplace: Samukawa, Kanagawa, Japan

Fight DNA

Complete Fighter

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

Punch power63

Kick power68

Punch speed95

Kick speed72

Accuracy83

Takedowns58

Ground striking60

Submissions44

Chin86

Body strength93

Cardio92

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 35-14-0 (1 NC) · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.81per min

41% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.52per min

60% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.23per 15 min

65% success

Takedowns stuffed63%

Submission attempts0.8per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Takanori Gomi has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $100,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ KOTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 1 pre-2012 award is not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Takanori Gomi earns per fight.

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Career history

WIN
vs Melvin Guillard
RIZINRizin FF - Rizin 11· Jul 29, 2018· 161 lb Catchweight· 34-15 vs 32-20-2
KO
R1 · 2:33
NC
vs Hayato Sakurai
Mach Matsuri 2018· May 6, 2018· 34-15
NC
R1 · 5:00
NC
vs Tomohiro Yamazaki
DEEP Hachioji Chojin Matsuri 2018· Apr 1, 2018· 34-15
NC
LOSS
vs Yusuke Yachi
RIZINRizin Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 - Bantamweight Tournament: Final Round· Dec 31, 2017· 159 lb Catchweight· 34-14 vs 18-6
SUB
R1 · 2:36
LOSS
vs Dong Hyun Ma
UFCUFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs Okami· Sep 22, 2017· Lightweight· 34-13 vs 14-8-3
TKO
R1 · 1:30
LOSS
vs Jon Tuck
UFCUFC Fight Night: Holm vs Correia· Jun 17, 2017· Lightweight· 34-12 vs 9-4
SUB
R1 · 1:12
LOSS
vs Jim Miller
UFCUFC 200: Tate vs Nunes· Jul 10, 2016· Lightweight· 34-11 vs 25-8
TKO
R1 · 2:18
LOSS
vs Joe Lauzon
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs Barao 2· Jul 25, 2015· Lightweight· 34-10 vs 24-10
TKO
R1 · 2:37
LOSS
vs Myles Jury
UFCUFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson· Sep 19, 2014· Lightweight· 34-9 vs 14-0
TKO
R1 · 1:32
WIN
vs Isaac Vallie-Flagg
UFCUFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira· Apr 26, 2014· Lightweight· 33-9 vs 14-4-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
LOSS
vs Diego Sanchez
UFCUFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann· Mar 2, 2013· Lightweight· 33-8 vs 23-5
SD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mac Danzig
UFCUFC Macao: Franklin vs Le· Nov 10, 2012· Lightweight· 32-8 vs 21-9-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
WIN
vs Eiji Mitsuoka
UFCUFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson· Feb 25, 2012· Lightweight· 31-8 vs 18-7-2
TKO
R2 · 2:21
LOSS
vs Nate Diaz
UFCUFC 135: JONES vs. RAMPAGE· Sep 25, 2011· Lightweight· 31-7 vs 13-7
SUB
R1 · 4:27
LOSS
vs Clay Guida
UFCUFC 125: RESOLUTION· Jan 2, 2011· Lightweight· 31-6 vs 27-11
SUB
R2 · 4:27
WIN
vs Tyson Griffin
UFCUFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko· Aug 1, 2010· Lightweight· 30-6 vs 14-3
TKO
R1 · 1:04
KOTN
LOSS
vs Kenny Florian
UFCUFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi· Mar 31, 2010· Lightweight· 30-5 vs 12-4
SUB
R3 · 2:52
WIN
vs Tony Hervey
Vale Tudo Japan· Oct 30, 2009· 29-5 vs 11-4
DEC
WIN
vs Takashi Nakakura
Shooto· May 10, 2009· 28-5 vs 11-2-1
TKO
R2 · 4:42
LOSS
vs Satoru Kitaoka
Sengoku no Ran 2009· Jan 4, 2009· Lightweight· 28-4 vs 22-8-8
SUB
R1 · 1:41
LOSS
vs Sergey Golyaev
Sengoku 6· Nov 1, 2008· Lightweight· 28-3 vs 12-6
SD
WIN
vs Tae Hyun Bang
Sengoku 4· Aug 24, 2008· Lightweight· 27-3 vs 14-4
UD
WIN
vs Duane Ludwig
Sengoku 1· Mar 5, 2008· Lightweight· 26-3 vs 16-7
TKO
R1 · 2:28
NC
vs Nick Diaz
Pride 33: The Second Coming· Feb 24, 2007· Lightweight· 26-3 vs 14-6
NC
R2 · 1:46
WIN
vs Mitsuhiro Ishida
Pride Shockwave 2006· Dec 31, 2006· Lightweight· 25-3 vs 14-2-1
TKO
R1 · 1:14
WIN
vs Marcus Aurelio×1Title bout · Title win #1
Pride Bushido 13· Nov 5, 2006· Lightweight· 24-3 vs 14-3
SD
WIN
vs David Baron
Pride Bushido 12· Aug 26, 2006· Lightweight· 23-3 vs 12-1
SUB
R1 · 7:10
LOSS
vs Marcus Aurelio
Pride Bushido 10· Apr 2, 2006· Lightweight· 23-2 vs 13-2
SUB
R1 · 4:34
WIN
vs Hayato Sakurai
Pride Shockwave 2005· Dec 31, 2005· Lightweight· 22-2 vs 27-6-2
TKO
R1 · 3:56
WIN
vs Luiz Azeredo
Pride Bushido 9· Sep 25, 2005· Lightweight· 21-2 vs 9-4
UD
WIN
vs Tatsuya Kawajiri
Pride Bushido 9· Sep 25, 2005· Lightweight· 20-2 vs 15-2-2
SUB
R1 · 7:42
WIN
vs Jean Silva
Pride Bushido 8· Jul 17, 2005· Lightweight· 19-2 vs 12-3-3
UD
WIN
vs Luiz Azeredo
Pride Bushido 7· May 22, 2005· Lightweight· 18-2 vs 8-3
TKO
R1 · 3:46
WIN
vs Jens Pulver
Pride Shockwave 2004· Dec 31, 2004· Lightweight· 17-2 vs 18-4-1
TKO
R1 · 6:21
WIN
vs Charles Bennett
Pride Bushido 5· Oct 14, 2004· Lightweight· 16-2 vs 12-5
SUB
R1 · 5:52
WIN
vs Fabio Mello
Pride Bushido 4· Jul 19, 2004· Lightweight· 15-2 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 8:07
WIN
vs Ralph Gracie
Pride Bushido 3· May 23, 2004· Lightweight· 14-2 vs 6-0
TKO
R1 · 0:06
WIN
vs Jadyson Costa
Pride Bushido 2· Feb 15, 2004· Lightweight· 13-2 vs 3-1
TKO
R1 · 4:55
LOSS
vs BJ Penn
Rumble On The Rock 4· Oct 10, 2003· Lightweight· 13-1 vs 5-1-1
SUB
R3 · 2:35
LOSS
vs Joachim Hansen
Shooto: Gomi vs. Hansen· Aug 10, 2003· Lightweight· 13-0 vs 5-1-1
MD
WIN
vs Nick Ertl
Shooto: Gomi vs. Ertl· Feb 23, 2003· Lightweight· 12-0 vs 5-1
SUB
R1 · 4:59
WIN
vs Dokonjonosuke Mishima
Shooto: Year End Show 2002· Dec 14, 2002· Lightweight· 11-0 vs 10-1-2
TKO
R2 · 0:52
WIN
vs Chris Brennan
Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10· Sep 16, 2002· Lightweight· 10-0 vs 14-6-1
UD
WIN
vs Leonardo Santos
Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7· Jun 29, 2002· Lightweight· 9-0 vs 0-0
MD
WIN
vs Rumina Sato
Shooto: To The Top 11· Dec 16, 2001· Lightweight· 8-0 vs 18-4-1
UD
WIN
vs Ryan Bow
Shooto: R.E.A.D. 12· Nov 12, 2000· Lightweight· 7-0 vs 6-0
UD
WIN
vs Paul Rodriguez
Shooto: R.E.A.D. 6· Jul 16, 2000· Lightweight· 6-0 vs 4-2-1
UD
WIN
vs Anderson Pavao
Shooto: R.E.A.D. 3· Apr 2, 2000· Lightweight· 5-0 vs 0-0
UD
WIN
vs Johnny Eduardo
Vale Tudo Japan· Dec 11, 1999· 4-0 vs 11-3
SUB
WIN
vs Stephen Palling
Superbrawl 12· Jun 1, 1999· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 1-0
SUB
R1 · 3:06
WIN
vs Takuya Kuwabara
Shooto: Renaxis 1· Mar 28, 1999· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 6-0-3
UD
WIN
vs Kazumichi Takada
Shooto: Devilock Fighters· Jan 15, 1999· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 2-0-1
TKO
R2 · 3:42
WIN
vs Hiroshi Tsuruya
Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 6· Nov 27, 1998· Lightweight· 0-0 vs 0-0-1
UD

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1728▲13
Peak: 1871Dec 31, 2006
Rated fights: 50

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Frequently asked questions

When does Takanori Gomi fight next?

Takanori Gomi has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Takanori Gomi's record?

Takanori Gomi's professional MMA record is 35-15-0.

Who is Takanori Gomi fighting next?

Takanori Gomi's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Takanori Gomi fight last?

Takanori Gomi most recently fought Melvin Guillard at Rizin FF - Rizin 11 on Sunday, July 29, 2018, WIN (Knockout).

What weight class does Takanori Gomi fight in?

Takanori Gomi fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Takanori Gomi have?

Takanori Gomi has 14 wins by KO/TKO and 6 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Takanori Gomi won?

Takanori Gomi has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Takanori Gomi?

Takanori Gomi is 5'7" (170 cm) tall.

How much does Takanori Gomi weigh?

Takanori Gomi weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Takanori Gomi's reach?

Takanori Gomi has a reach of 70" (178 cm).

How old is Takanori Gomi?

Takanori Gomi is 47 years old (born Sep 22, 1978).

Where is Takanori Gomi from?

Takanori Gomi is from Japan.

CAREER SUMMARY