Akihiro Gono, a seasoned mixed martial artist, has amassed an impressive record of 35 wins, 21 losses, and 8 draws throughout his career. Competing primarily in the middleweight division with a weight of 170 lbs., Gono stands at 5' 7" tall with a reach of 68". In terms of fighting style and performance statistics, Gono averages 2.18 significant strikes per minute during his UFC career, demonstrating a striking accuracy of 48%. He absorbs an average of 2.67 strikes per minute, showcasing a commendable strike defense rate of 63%. Additionally, he successfully executes approximately one takedown every 15 minutes with an accuracy rate of 84%, while attempting 0.5 submissions in the same timeframe. Notable victories include a submission win against Tamdan McCrory, who held an ELO rating of 1022 at the time. Gono's most recent fights showcase a win against McCrory in November 2007, followed by losses to Dan Hardy and Jon Fitch in October 2008 and January 2009 respectively. These encounters ended in split decisions (S-DEC) and unanimous decisions (U-DEC), marking the end of Gono's UFC career as of 2009.