Fighter details + Follow Given Name: Takanori Gomi
Nickname: "The Fireball Kid"
Age: 47 | Date of Birth: 09/22/1978
Last Weight-in: 155 lbs
Height: 5'8" | Reach: 70,0"
Born: Samukawa, Kanagawa
Gyms & Affiliations: Kugayama Rascal
Takanori Gomi has a 35-15-0 professional record and is 47 years old in the Lightweight division, representing Kugayama Rascal. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jul 16, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Takanori Gomi career snapshot Recent form W-L-L-L-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 1-fight winning streak Most recent tracked result: Draw vs Chihiro Suzuki Finish profile 57% 20 finishes in 35 recorded wins Primary win path decision 15 recorded wins by decision Takanori Gomi quick answers What is Takanori Gomi's record? Takanori Gomi's professional MMA record is 35-15-0.
How old is Takanori Gomi? Takanori Gomi is 47 years old.
What weight class is Takanori Gomi? Takanori Gomi fights at Lightweight in RFF.
How tall is Takanori Gomi? Takanori Gomi is 5'8" tall with a 70,0" reach.
How much does Takanori Gomi weigh? Takanori Gomi competes at Lightweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 155 lbs.
What is Takanori Gomi's Combat Edge Elo? Takanori Gomi's Combat Edge Elo is 1665, with a peak Elo of 1821.
How strong is Takanori Gomi's recent opposition? Takanori Gomi's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1650 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Takanori Gomi's last fight? Takanori Gomi's latest tracked pro fight was against Chihiro Suzuki at Knock Out 2024 Super Bout on 2024.06.23.
What is Takanori Gomi's recent form? Takanori Gomi's recent tracked pro form is W-L-L-L-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Takanori Gomi usually win? Takanori Gomi's 35 recorded wins include 14 knockouts, 6 submissions, and 15 decisions, with 57% ending before the final bell.
14 Wins by knockout
6 Wins by submission
15 Wins by decision
4 Loss by knockout
8 Loss by submission
3 Loss by decision
Takanori Gomi stats Record : 35 / 15 / 0 Significant strikes landed per minute 3.81 Fighter 3.07 Division average
Significant striking accuracy 42% Fighter 43% Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 3.52 Fighter 3.89 Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 60% Fighter 53% Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 1.23 Fighter 1.59 Division average
Takedown accuracy 65% Fighter 35% Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 64% Fighter 51% Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 0.80 Fighter 0.66 Division average
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Draw35-15-0 Chihiro Suzuki Record TBD DecisionCustom Rules Unanimous Not recorded Knock Out 2024 Super Bout 2024.06.23 Details unavailable Draw35-15-0 Tenshin Nasukawa Record TBD DecisionCustom Rules Time Limit Not recorded RIZIN 33 2021.12.30 Details unavailable Win35-15-0 Koji Tanaka Record TBD DecisionCustom Rules Majority Not recorded RIZIN 26 2020.12.31 Details unavailable Loss35-15-0 Sean O'Malley Record TBD Guillotine ChokeGrappling 2:47 R1 Quintet Ultra 2019.12.12 Details unavailable Cancelled35-15-0 Kazushi Sakuraba Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2019.11.30 Details unavailable Win34-15-0 Melvin Guillard 32-20-2 Punch 2:33 R1 RIZIN 11 2018.07.29 Details unavailable Cancelled35-15-0 Andy Souwer Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2018.07.29 Details unavailable No Contest35-15-0 Hayato Sakurai Record TBD Time LimitExhibition MMA 5:00 R1 Mach Matsuri 2018 2018.05.06 Details unavailable No Contest35-15-0 Tomohiro Yamazaki Record TBD Not recordedExhibition MMA Not recorded Not recorded DEEP Hachioji Chojin Matsuri 2018 2018.04.01 Details unavailable Loss34-14-0 Yusuke Yachi 18-6-0 Triangle Choke 2:36 R1 RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2017 2017.12.31 Details unavailable Loss34-13-0 -18 Elo Dong Hyun Ma 14-8-3 Ground & Pound 1:30 R1 UFC Fight Night 117 2017.09.22 View details Loss34-12-0 -15 Elo Jon Tuck 9-4-0 Rear Naked Choke 1:12 R1 UFC Fight Night 111 2017.06.17 View details Loss34-11-0 -16 Elo Jim Miller 25-8-0 Ground & Pound 2:18 R1 UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes 2016.07.09 View details Loss34-10-0 -19 Elo Joe Lauzon 24-10-0 Ground & Pound 2:37 R1 UFC on FOX 16 2015.07.25 View details Loss34-9-0 -16 Elo Myles Jury 14-0-0 Punches 1:32 R1 UFC Fight Night 52 2014.09.20 View details Win33-9-0 +9 Elo Isaac Vallie-Flagg 14-4-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira 2014.04.26 View details Loss33-8-0 -11 Elo Diego Sanchez 23-5-0 Decision Split Not recorded UFC on FUEL TV 8 2013.03.02 View details Win32-8-0 +7 Elo Mac Danzig 21-9-1 Decision Split Not recorded UFC on FUEL TV 6 2012.11.10 View details Win31-8-0 Eiji Mitsuoka 18-7-2 Punches 2:21 R2 UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson 2012.02.25 View details Cancelled35-15-0 George Sotiropoulos Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2012.02.25 Details unavailable Loss31-7-0 Nate Diaz 13-7-0 Armbar 4:27 R1 UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage 2011.09.24 Details unavailable Loss31-6-0 Clay Guida 27-11-0 Guillotine Choke 4:27 R2 UFC 125: Resolution 2011.01.01 Details unavailable Win30-6-0 Tyson Griffin 14-3-0 Punch 1:04 R1 UFC on Versus 2 2010.08.01 Details unavailable Cancelled35-15-0 Joe Stevenson Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2010.08.01 Details unavailable Loss30-5-0 Kenny Florian 12-4-0 Rear Naked Choke 2:52 R3 UFC Fight Night 21 2010.03.31 View details Win29-5-0 Tony Hervey 11-4-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Vale Tudo Japan 2009.10.30 Details unavailable Cancelled35-15-0 Rafaello Oliveira Record TBD Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Event TBD 2009.08.01 Details unavailable Win28-5-0 Takashi Nakakura 11-2-1 Punches 4:42 R2 Shooto 2009.05.10 Details unavailable Loss28-4-0 Satoru Kitaoka 22-8-8 Achilles Lock 1:41 R1 Sengoku no Ran 2009 2009.01.04 Details unavailable Loss28-3-0 Sergey Golyaev 12-6-0 Decision Split Not recorded Sengoku 6 2008.11.01 Details unavailable Win27-3-0 Tae Hyun Bang 14-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Sengoku 4 2008.08.24 Details unavailable Win26-3-0 Duane Ludwig 16-7-0 Doctor Stoppage 2:28 R1 Sengoku 1 2008.03.05 Details unavailable No Contest26-3-0 Nick Diaz 14-6-0 Overturned by NSAC 1:46 R2 Pride 33: The Second Coming 2007.02.24 Details unavailable Win25-3-0 Mitsuhiro Ishida 14-2-1 Soccer Kick & Punches 1:14 R1 Pride Shockwave 2006 2006.12.31 Details unavailable Win24-3-0 Marcus Aurelio 14-3-0 Decision Split Not recorded Pride Bushido 13 2006.11.05 Details unavailable Win23-3-0 David Baron 12-1-0 Rear Naked Choke 7:10 R1 Pride Bushido 12 2006.08.26 Details unavailable Loss23-2-0 Marcus Aurelio 13-2-0 Arm Triangle Choke 4:34 R1 Pride Bushido 10 2006.04.02 Details unavailable Win22-2-0 Hayato Sakurai 27-6-2 Punches 3:56 R1 Pride Shockwave 2005 2005.12.31 Details unavailable Win21-2-0 Luiz Azeredo 9-4-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride Bushido 9 2005.09.25 Details unavailable Win20-2-0 Tatsuya Kawajiri 15-2-2 Rear Naked Choke 7:42 R1 Pride Bushido 9 2005.09.25 Details unavailable Win19-2-0 Jean Silva 12-3-3 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Pride Bushido 8 2005.07.17 Details unavailable Win18-2-0 Luiz Azeredo 8-3-0 Punches 3:46 R1 Pride Bushido 7 2005.05.22 Details unavailable Win17-2-0 Jens Pulver 18-4-1 Punch 6:21 R1 Pride Shockwave 2004 2004.12.31 Details unavailable Win16-2-0 Charles Bennett 12-5-0 Kimura 5:52 R1 Pride Bushido 5 2004.10.14 Details unavailable Win15-2-0 Fabio Mello 3-1-0 Punches 8:07 R1 Pride Bushido 4 2004.07.19 Details unavailable Win14-2-0 Ralph Gracie 6-0-0 Knees 0:06 R1 Pride Bushido 3 2004.05.23 Details unavailable Win13-2-0 Jadyson Costa 3-1-0 Punches 4:55 R1 Pride Bushido 2 2004.02.15 Details unavailable Loss13-1-0 BJ Penn 5-1-1 Rear Naked Choke 2:35 R3 Rumble On The Rock 4 2003.10.10 Details unavailable Loss13-0-0 Joachim Hansen 5-1-1 Decision Majority Not recorded Shooto: Gomi vs. Hansen 2003.08.10 Details unavailable Win12-0-0 Nick Ertl 5-1-0 Armbar 4:59 R1 Shooto: Gomi vs. Ertl 2003.02.23 Details unavailable Win11-0-0 Yoshitomi Mishima 10-1-2 Punches 0:52 R2 Shooto: Year End Show 2002 2002.12.14 Details unavailable Win10-0-0 Chris Brennan 14-6-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10 2002.09.16 Details unavailable Win9-0-0 Leonardo Santos 0-0-0 Decision Majority Not recorded Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7 2002.06.29 Details unavailable Win8-0-0 Rumina Sato 18-4-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Shooto: To The Top 11 2001.12.16 Details unavailable Win35-15-0 Caol Uno Record TBD DecisionGrappling Points Not recorded GCM: The Contenders 6 2001.10.08 Details unavailable unknown35-15-0 Yuji Hoshino Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded GCM: Club Contenders 1 2001.07.15 Details unavailable Win35-15-0 Yuji Hoshino Record TBD DecisionGrappling Points Not recorded GCM: The Contenders 4 2001.06.10 Details unavailable Win7-0-0 Ryan Bow 6-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Shooto: R.E.A.D. 12 2000.11.12 Details unavailable Win6-0-0 Paul Rodriguez 4-2-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Shooto: R.E.A.D. 6 2000.07.16 Details unavailable Win5-0-0 Anderson Pavao 0-0-0 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Shooto: R.E.A.D. 3 2000.04.02 Details unavailable Win4-0-0 Johnny Eduardo 11-3-0 Not recorded Not recorded Not recorded Vale Tudo Japan 1999.12.11 Details unavailable Loss35-15-0 Yasushi Miyake Record TBD DecisionGrappling Points Not recorded GCM: The Contenders 2 1999.10.17 Details unavailable Win3-0-0 Stephen Palling 1-0-0 Rear Naked Choke 3:06 R1 Superbrawl 12 1999.06.01 Details unavailable Win2-0-0 Takuya Kuwabara 6-0-3 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Shooto: Renaxis 1 1999.03.28 Details unavailable Win1-0-0 Kazumichi Takada 2-0-1 Punches 3:42 R2 Shooto: Devilock Fighters 1999.01.15 Details unavailable Win0-0-0 Hiroshi Tsuruya 0-0-1 Decision Unanimous Not recorded Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 6 1998.11.27 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Takanori Gomi Dong Hyun Ma Jon Tuck Jim Miller Joe Lauzon Myles Jury Diego Sanchez Nate Diaz Clay Guida Compare Takanori Gomi with peers vs Kenneth Cross vs Magomed Zaynukov vs Trey Ogden vs Ottman Azaitar Embed Takanori Gomi's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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