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Takanori Gomi Tyson Griffin
Takanori Gomi
36-15

RD1 1:04

KO/TKO

Punch

Tyson Griffin
17-8

Fight: Gomi vs. Griffin

USAUFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko
2AUGMON'102:00 AM
Lightweight• main card• 3 rounds

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Main Info

nickname

The Fireball Kid

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Forms

LLWWL
LWWLW

Nationality

JapanJapan

USAUSA

Age

(1978-09-22) 47

42(1984-04-20)

Weight

(70 kg) 155 lbs

155 lbs (70 kg)

Height

(173 cm) 5′8″

5′6″ (168 cm)

Reach

(178 cm) 5′10″

5′8″ (173 cm)

Gym

Kugayama Rascal Gym

American Kickboxing Academy

Social Media

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Win-Loss Records

Wins

36

14 KO/TKO - 27%
6 submission - 12%
16 decision - 31%

17

24% - 6 KO/TKO
12% - 3 submission
32% - 8 decision

Losses

15

4 KO/TKO - 8%
8 submission - 16%
3 decision - 6%

8

12% - 3 KO/TKO
0% - 0 submission
20% - 5 decision

Past Opponents

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USA
Melvin Guillard
(34-20-2)
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RIZIN 11
29 Jul2018KO/TKO(Punch) RD12:33
Japan
Yusuke Yachi
(18-6)
i
RIZIN Fighting World Grand Prix 2017: Final Round
31 Dec2017Sub(Triangle Choke) RD12:36
South Korea
Dong Hyun Ma
(14-8-3)
i
UFC Fight Night 117: St. Preux vs. Okami
23 Sep2017KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD11:30
Guam
Jon Tuck
(9-4)
i
UFC Fight Night 111: Holm vs. Correia
17 Jun2017Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD11:12
USA
Jim Miller
(25-8)
i
UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes
10 Jul2016KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD12:18
USA
Joe Lauzon
(24-10)
i
UFC on FOX 16: Dillashaw vs. Barao 2
26 Jul2015KO/TKO(Ground and Pound) RD12:37
USA
Myles Jury
(14-0)
i
UFC Fight Night 52: Hunt vs. Nelson
20 Sep2014KO/TKO(Punches) RD11:32
USA
Isaac Vallie-Flagg
(14-4-1)
i
UFC 172: Jones vs. Teixeira
27 Apr2014Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Diego Sanchez
(24-5)
i
UFC on FUEL TV 8: Silva vs. Stann
03 Mar2013Decision(Split) RD35:00
USA
Mac Danzig
(21-9-1)
i
UFC on FUEL TV 6: Franklin vs. Le
10 Nov2012Decision(Split) RD35:00
Japan
Eiji Mitsuoka
(18-7-2)
i
UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson
26 Feb2012KO/TKO(Punches) RD22:21
USA
Nate Diaz
(13-7)
i
UFC 135: Jones vs. Rampage
25 Sep2011Sub(Armbar) RD14:27
USA
Clay Guida
(27-11)
i
UFC 125: Resolution
02 Jan2011Sub(Guillotine Choke) RD24:27
USA
Tyson Griffin
(14-3)
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UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko
02 Aug2010KO/TKO(Punch) RD11:04
USA
Kenny Florian
(12-4)
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UFC Fight Night 21: Florian vs Gomi
31 Mar2010Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD32:52
USA
Tony Hervey
(11-4)
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VTJ 2009 - Vale Tudo Japan 2009
30 Oct2009Decision(Unanimous) RD5
Japan
Takashi Nakakura
(11-2-1)
i
10 May2009
KO/TKO(Punches) RD24:42
Japan
Satoru Kitaoka
(22-8-8)
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Sengoku no Ran 2009
04 Jan2009Sub(Achilles Lock) RD11:41
Russia
Sergey Golyaev
(12-6)
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Sengoku 6
01 Nov2008Decision(Split) RD35:00
South Korea
Tae Hyun Bang
(14-4)
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Sengoku 4
24 Aug2008Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Duane Ludwig
(16-7)
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Sengoku 1
05 Mar2008KO/TKO(Doctor Stoppage) RD12:28
USA
Nick Diaz
(15-6)
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Pride 33: The Second Coming
24 Feb2007No Contest(Overturned by NSAC) RD21:46
Japan
Mitsuhiro Ishida
(14-2-1)
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Pride Shockwave 2006
31 Dec2006KO/TKO(Soccer Kick and Punches) RD11:14
Brazil
Marcus Aurelio
(14-3)
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Pride Bushido 13: Bushido Survival Finals
05 Nov2006Decision(Split) RD215:00
France
David Baron
(12-1)
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Pride Bushido 12: Bushido Survival 2nd Round
26 Aug2006Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD17:10
Brazil
Marcus Aurelio
(13-2)
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Pride Bushido 10
02 Apr2006Sub(Arm Triangle Choke) RD14:34
Japan
Hayato Sakurai
(27-6-2)
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Pride Shockwave 2005
31 Dec2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:56
Japan
Tatsuya Kawajiri
(15-2-2)
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Pride Bushido 9
25 Sep2005Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD17:42
Brazil
Luiz Azeredo
(8-4)
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Pride Bushido 9
25 Sep2005Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Brazil
Jean Silva
(12-3-3)
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Pride Bushido 8
17 Jul2005Decision(Unanimous) RD215:00
Brazil
Luiz Azeredo
(8-3)
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Pride Bushido 7
22 May2005KO/TKO(Punches) RD13:46
USA
Jens Pulver
(18-4-1)
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Pride Shockwave 2004
31 Dec2004KO/TKO(Punch) RD16:21
USA
Charles Bennett
(12-5)
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Pride Bushido 5
14 Oct2004Sub(Kimura) RD15:52
Brazil
Fabio Mello
(3-1)
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Pride Bushido 4
19 Jul2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD18:07
Brazil
Ralph Gracie
(6-0)
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Pride Bushido 3
23 May2004KO/TKO(Knees) RD10:06
Brazil
Jadyson Costa
(3-1)
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Pride Bushido 2
15 Feb2004KO/TKO(Punches) RD14:55
USA
BJ Penn
(5-1-1)
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Rumble On The Rock 4: Penn vs. Gomi
10 Oct2003Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD32:35
Norway
Joachim Hansen
(5-1-1)
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Shooto: Gomi vs. Hansen
10 Aug2003Decision(Majority) RD35:00
USA
Nick Ertl
(5-1)
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Shooto: Gomi vs. Ertl
23 Feb2003Sub(Armbar) RD14:59
Japan
Yoshitomi Mishima
(10-1-2)
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Shooto: Year End Show 2002
14 Dec2002KO/TKO(Punches) RD20:52
USA
Chris Brennan
(14-5-1)
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Shooto: Treasure Hunt 10
16 Sep2002Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Leonardo Santos
(0-0)
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Shooto: Treasure Hunt 7
29 Jun2002Decision(Majority) RD35:00
Japan
Rumina Sato
(18-4-1)
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Shooto: To The Top 11
16 Dec2001Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Ryan Bow
(6-0)
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Shooto: R.E.A.D. 12
12 Nov2000Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Paul Rodriguez
(4-2-1)
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Shooto: R.E.A.D. 6
16 Jul2000Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Anderson Pavao
(0-0)
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Shooto: R.E.A.D. 3
02 Apr2000Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Brazil
Johnny Eduardo
(11-3)
i
VTJ 1999 - Vale Tudo Japan 1999
11 Dec1999Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD31:43
Japan
Takuya Kuwabara
(7-1-3)
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Shooto: Renaxis 4
05 Sep1999Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
USA
Stephen Palling
(1-0)
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Superbrawl 12: Inoue vs. Tigre
01 Jun1999Sub(Rear Naked Choke) RD13:06
Japan
Takuya Kuwabara
(6-0-3)
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Shooto: Renaxis 1
28 Mar1999Decision(Unanimous) RD35:00
Japan
Kazumichi Takada
(2-0-1)
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Shooto: Devilock Fighters
15 Jan1999KO/TKO(Punches) RD23:42
Japan
Hiroshi Tsuruya
(0-0-1)
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Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 6
27 Nov1998Decision(Unanimous) RD25:00

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  • Which event are Takanori Gomi and Tyson Griffin fighting in?

    They are set to face each other in UFC on Versus 2: Jones vs. Matyushenko.

  • How many rounds is the Takanori Gomi vs. Tyson Griffin?

    The bout is scheduled for a standard 3-round UFC fight.

  • Which organization is hosting the Takanori Gomi vs. Tyson Griffin?

    The fight is organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

  • When is the Takanori Gomi vs. Tyson Griffin fight?

    The fight is scheduled to take place on August 2, 2010