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Takanori Gomi

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Takanori Gomi (Japanese: 五味隆典, Gomi Takanori; born September 22, 1978) is a Japanese professional mixed martial artist who gained international fame in Pride Fighting Championships. Later in his career, Gomi also competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Gomi is the only Pride FC Lightweight Champion in the organization's history. He became the Lightweight Grand Prix Winner at Pride Shockwave 2005, thus winning every lightweight accolade put forth by Pride FC. Gomi also held a record twelve-fight winning streak in Shooto, where he was a former Shooto Lightweight Champion, as well as a four-time All-Japan Combat Wrestling Champion. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Takanori Gomi is the 152nd most popular martial arts, the 2,967th most popular biography from Japan and the 24th most popular Japanese Martial Arts.

Takanori Gomi is most famous for being a prominent Japanese mixed martial artist known for his striking skills and grappling ability. He gained significant recognition during his time in Pride Fighting Championships, where he became the Lightweight Champion.

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Among MARTIAL ARTS

Among martial arts, Takanori Gomi ranks 152 out of 179. Before him are Tyron Woodley, Sean Strickland, Ben Askren, Irakli Tsirekidze, Aljamain Sterling, and Holly Holm. After him are Gegard Mousasi, Tim Sylvia, Dominick Cruz, Ulla Werbrouck, Zabit Magomedsharipov, and Cheick Kongo.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1978, Takanori Gomi ranks 675. Before him are Chris Andersen, Amir Arison, Stefan Nimke, Markus Heikkinen, Robert Förster, and Christophe Rochus. After him are Ashton Holmes, Marek Saganowski, Takao Yamauchi, Kieron Dyer, Davor Dominiković, and Karine Ruby.

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In Japan

Among people born in Japan, Takanori Gomi ranks 2,967 out of 6,245. Before him are Yoichiro Kakitani (1990), Maiko Nasu (1984), Kōichirō Genba (1964), Ayane Sakura (1994), Hideo Hashimoto (1979), and Shin Tanada (1969). After him are Hikari Nakade (1988), Makoto Atsuta (1967), Airi Suzuki (1994), Kozue Ando (1982), Kunio Nagayama (1970), and Megumi Han (1989).

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Among MARTIAL ARTS In Japan

Among martial arts born in Japan, Takanori Gomi ranks 24. Before him are Takao Kawaguchi (1950), Toyokazu Nomura (1949), Kazuhiro Ninomiya (1946), Yoshiyuki Matsuoka (1957), Satoshi Ishii (1986), and Shinya Aoki (1983). After him are Kōsei Inoue (1978), Natsumi Tsunoda (1992), Hiroshi Izumi (1982), and Riki Nakaya (1989).

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