Takanori Gomi

"The Fireball Kid"

MMA Record: 35-14-0 (1 NC)
UFC Record: 4-9-0
Weight Class: Lightweight

Takanori Gomi "The Fireball Kid" - UFC Fighter Profile

Career Highlights: Takanori Gomi has 4 wins in the UFC. Takanori Gomi lands an average of 3.81 significant strikes per minute and averages 1.23 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight Results Breakdown

13
Total Fights

Fighter Profile

Takanori Gomi, a seasoned mixed martial artist, competed with a record of 35-14-0 (1 NC) and held a weight class of 155 lbs. Standing at 5' 7', he possesses a reach of 70'. In his southpaw stance, Gomi demonstrated an average of 3.81 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, with a striking accuracy of 41%. He absorbed an average of 3.52 strikes per minute and maintained a strike defense of 60%. Gomi's performance statistics also revealed that he attempted an average of 0.8 submissions per 15 minutes and achieved a takedown accuracy of 65%, executing approximately one takedown every 13 minutes. Throughout his career, Gomi achieved a notable victory over Tyson Griffin, whose ELO rating was 1074. However, in his recent fight history, he faced five consecutive losses between 2014 and 2017. His most recent bout took place on September 22, 2017, where he suffered a loss against Dong Hyun Ma via KO/TKO punch.

Biggest Win
Opponent ELO: 1074

Physical & Background Stats

Height
5' 7'
Weight
Lightweight
Reach
70'
Stance
Southpaw
Date of Birth
Sep 22 1978
Age
47
Peak ELO
1026
ELO Rank
2462 of 2638
Strength of Schedule
285-145-7
Combined record of UFC opponents
Avg ELO of Opponents
1043.3
Avg ELO of Defeated Opponents
992.2

Performance Statistics

SLpM
3.81
Significant Strikes Landed per Minute
Str. Acc.
41%
Significant Striking Accuracy
SApM
3.52
Significant Strikes Absorbed per Minute
Str. Def.
60%
Significant Strike Defence
TD Avg.
1.23
Average Takedowns per 15 minutes
TD Acc.
65%
Takedown Accuracy
Sub. Avg.
0.8
Average Submissions per 15 minutes

Takanori Gomi Fight History

Date Event Opponent Method Round Time Result
2017-09-22 UFC Fight Night: Saint Preux vs. Okami Dong Hyun Ma KO/TKO Punch 1 1:30 Loss
2017-06-17 UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Correia Jon Tuck SUB Rear Naked Choke 1 1:12 Loss
2016-07-09 UFC 200: Tate vs Nunes Jim Miller KO/TKO Punches 1 2:18 Loss
2015-07-25 UFC on FOX: Dillashaw vs. Barao II Joe Lauzon KO/TKO Punches 1 2:37 Loss
2014-09-20 UFC Fight Night: Hunt vs Nelson Myles Jury KO/TKO Punch 1 1:32 Loss
2014-04-26 UFC 172: Jones vs Teixeira Isaac Vallie-Flagg U-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2013-03-02 UFC on FUEL TV: Silva vs. Stann Diego Sanchez S-DEC 3 5:00 Loss
2012-11-10 UFC Macao: Franklin vs Le Mac Danzig S-DEC 3 5:00 Win
2012-02-25 UFC 144: Edgar vs Henderson Eiji Mitsuoka KO/TKO Punches 2 2:21 Win
2011-09-24 UFC 135: Jones vs Rampage Nate Diaz SUB Armbar 1 4:27 Loss
2011-01-01 UFC 125: Resolution Clay Guida SUB Guillotine Choke 2 4:27 Loss
2010-08-01 UFC Live: Jones vs Matyushenko Tyson Griffin KO/TKO Punch 1 1:04 Win
2010-03-31 UFC Fight Night: Florian vs Gomi Kenny Florian SUB Rear Naked Choke 3 2:52 Loss

ELO Progression Over Time

Takanori Gomi ELO Rating Calculation

Fight # Date Opponent Name Opponent ELO Result ELO Gained ELO
13 2017-09-22 Dong Hyun Ma 986 Loss -15 958
12 2017-06-17 Jon Tuck 1024 Loss -14 973
11 2016-07-09 Jim Miller 1092 Loss -12 987
10 2015-07-25 Joe Lauzon 1086 Loss -13 999
9 2014-09-20 Myles Jury 1077 Loss -14 1012
8 2014-04-26 Isaac Vallie-Flagg 985 Win +15 1026
7 2013-03-02 Diego Sanchez 1113 Loss 0 1011
6 2012-11-10 Mac Danzig 1020 Win 0 1011
5 2012-02-25 Eiji Mitsuoka 1000 Win +22 1011
4 2011-09-24 Nate Diaz 1082 Loss -12 989
3 2011-01-01 Clay Guida 1060 Loss -14 1001
2 2010-08-01 Tyson Griffin 1074 Win +25 1015
1 2010-03-31 Kenny Florian 1146 Loss -10 990

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