Best fights of Takanori Gomi
Over 20 years as a professional, Takanori Gomi has compiled a 36-15 (20) record, including seven title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Takanori Gomi KOs Hayato Sakurai
On December 31, 2005 Takanori Gomi fought Hayato Sakurai for the vacant Pride lightweight title. Gomi was 27 years old with a record of 23-2, and Sakurai was 30 with a record of 27-6-2. Gomi was on a 9-fight winning streak and Sakurai was on a 4-fight winning streak. Gomi stopped Hayato Sakurai via KO in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
2. Takanori Gomi defeats Rumina Sato
On December 16, 2001 Takanori Gomi fought Rumina Sato for the vacant Shooto and Shooto World welterweight titles. Gomi was 23 years old with a record of 9-0, and Sato was 27 with a record of 18-4-1. Gomi was on an undefeated 9-fight winning streak and Sato was coming off a win. Gomi won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
3. Takanori Gomi defeats Tae Hyun Bang
On August 24, 2008 Takanori Gomi faced Tae Hyun Bang in a lightweight bout. Gomi was 29 years old with a record of 28-3, and Bang was 25 with a record of 14-4. Gomi was coming off a win and Bang was on a 5-fight winning streak. Gomi won via unanimous decision.
4. Takanori Gomi submits Tatsuya Kawajiri
On September 25, 2005 Takanori Gomi faced Tatsuya Kawajiri in a lightweight bout. Gomi was 27 years old with a record of 21-2, and Kawajiri was 27 with a record of 15-2-2. Gomi was on a 7-fight winning streak and Kawajiri was on a 5-fight winning streak. Gomi submitted Tatsuya Kawajiri via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
5. Takanori Gomi defeats Marcus Aurélio in their 2nd fight
On November 5, 2006 Takanori Gomi defended his Pride lightweight title against Marcus Aurélio. It was their second meeting. Gomi was 28 years old with a record of 25-3, and Aurélio was 33 with a record of 14-3. Gomi was coming off a win, while Aurélio was coming off a loss. Gomi won via split decision. Defended the title.
6. Takanori Gomi KOs Mitsuhiro Ishida
On December 31, 2006 Takanori Gomi faced Mitsuhiro Ishida in a welterweight bout. Gomi was 28 years old with a record of 26-3, and Ishida was 28 with a record of 14-2-1. Gomi was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ishida was on a 8-fight winning streak. Gomi stopped Mitsuhiro Ishida via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Takanori Gomi loses to Diego Sanchez via split decision
On March 3, 2013 Takanori Gomi faced Diego Sanchez in a lightweight bout. Gomi was 34 years old with a record of 34-8, and Sanchez was 31 with a record of 23-5. Gomi was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Sanchez was coming off a loss. Gomi lost via split decision. Went the distance with Sanchez.
8. Takanori Gomi KOs Jens Pulver
On December 31, 2004 Takanori Gomi faced Jens Pulver in a lightweight bout. Gomi was 26 years old with a record of 18-2, and Pulver was 30 with a record of 18-4-1. Both Gomi and Pulver were on a 4-fight winning streak. Gomi stopped Jens Pulver via KO in the 1st round.
9. Takanori Gomi KOs Tyson Griffin
On August 1, 2010 Takanori Gomi faced Tyson Griffin in a lightweight bout. Gomi was 31 years old with a record of 31-6, and Griffin was 26 with a record of 14-3. Both Gomi and Griffin were coming off a loss. Gomi stopped Tyson Griffin via KO in the 1st round.
10. Takanori Gomi defeats Mac Danzig
On November 10, 2012 Takanori Gomi faced Mac Danzig in a lightweight bout. Gomi was 34 years old with a record of 33-8, and Danzig was 32 with a record of 21-9-1. Both Gomi and Danzig were coming off a win. Gomi won via split decision.