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 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.
3. 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.
4. Takanori Gomi defeats Nick Diaz
On February 24, 2007 Takanori Gomi faced Nick Diaz in a lightweight bout. Gomi was 28 years old with a record of 27-3, and Diaz was 23 with a record of 14-6. Both Gomi and Diaz were on a 3-fight winning streak. Gomi won via no contest.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
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 Dokonjonosuke Mishima
On December 14, 2002 Takanori Gomi defended his Shooto welterweight title against Dokonjonosuke Mishima. Gomi was 24 years old with a record of 12-0, and Mishima was 30 with a record of 11-1-2. Gomi was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak and Mishima was on a 7-fight winning streak. Gomi stopped Dokonjonosuke Mishima via TKO in the 2nd round. Defended the title.
10. Takanori Gomi KOs Duane Ludwig
On March 5, 2008 Takanori Gomi faced Duane Ludwig in a welterweight bout. Gomi was 29 years old with a record of 27-3, and Ludwig was 29 with a record of 16-7. Ludwig was coming off a win. Gomi stopped Duane Ludwig via TKO in the 1st round.