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Akihiro GonoWW
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Akihiro Gono

JapanJapanAge 51Rings JapanDEEP
38
Wins
24
Losses
8
Draws
42%
Finish Rate
7
KO / TKO
5-7-0
Kickboxing
1994
Pro Debut

Biography

Akihiro Gono (Japanese: 郷野聡寛, Gōno Akihiro) is a Japanese mixed martial artist currently competing in the Lightweight division. A professional competitor since 1994, he is best known for his clever and deceptive fighting style, and for his flashy ring entrances. Gono has competed for the UFC, PRIDE Fighting Championships, Pancrase, the World Series of Fighting, DEEP, World Victory Road, Shooto, Bellator, and also participated in the Dynamite!! 2009 event.

UFC Stats

Official · ufc.com
Striking accuracy53%
Takedown accuracy80%

2.35

/ min

Sig. strikes landed

11.35

/ min

Sig. strikes absorbed

1.57

/ 15 min

Takedowns

0.39

avg

Submissions

0.39

avg

Knockdowns

UFC debut Nov. 17, 2007Born United States

How He Wins

KO / TKO7
Decision4
Submission9

Finish Rate

42%
16 of 38
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts70 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
WinJapanYuki KondoH2HDecision (unanimous)R2DEEP 127 ImpactSep 15, 2025
WinJapanTetsuya IzuchiH2HDecision (unanimous)R3GLEAT ver.MEGAAug 4, 2023
LossJapanYuki KondoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: 305May 26, 2019
LossBrazilAdriano BalbyH2HDecision (split)R3Rebel FC 7: Fight for HonourApr 29, 2018
WinJapanKyohei WakimotoH2HDecision (split)R3Pancrase: 293Feb 4, 2018
LossJapanAkira OkadaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: 290Oct 8, 2017
LossBrazilKillys MotaH2HTKO (punches)R3Fight 2 Night 2Apr 28, 2017
WinKyrgyzstanAkhmat AkhmedovH2HDecision (split)R2Real Fight Championship 5Jun 12, 2016
LossSlovakiaMiroslav StrbakH2HKO (punches)R2WSOF Global Championship 2Feb 7, 2016
WinAndre de JesusDecision (split)R3THF: The Hill Fighters 2Jul 12, 2014
WinBrazilEduardo GarvonH2HTechnical Submission (arm-triangle choke)R3THF: The Hill Fighters 1May 1, 2014
DrawJapanYuki OkanoH2HDraw (split)R3DEEP: Cage Impact 2013Nov 24, 2013
LossJapanTaisuke OkunoH2HKO (punch)R2DEEP: 62nd ImpactApr 26, 2013
LossUnited StatesMichael ChandlerH2HTKO (punches)R1Bellator 67May 4, 2012
LossJapanDaisuke NakamuraH2HDecision (unanimous)R3DEEP – 57th ImpactFeb 18, 2012
LossJadamba NarantungalagH2HDecision (unanimous)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 14Aug 22, 2010
WinSwedenDiego GonzalezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku Raiden Championships 12Mar 7, 2010
WinJapanHayato SakuraiH2HSubmission (armbar)R2Dynamite!! The Power of Courage 2009Dec 31, 2009
WinSouth KoreaYoon Young KimH2HDecision (unanimous)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 11Nov 7, 2009
LossUnited StatesDan HornbuckleH2HKO (head kick)R3World Victory Road Presents: Sengoku 9Aug 2, 2009
LossUnited StatesJon FitchH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 94Jan 31, 2009
LossEnglandDan HardyH2HDecision (split)R3UFC 89Oct 18, 2008
WinUnited StatesTamdan McCroryH2HSubmission (armbar)R2UFC 78Nov 17, 2007
WinJapanYuki KondoH2HDecision (split)R2PRIDE FC: Shockwave 2006Dec 31, 2006
LossCanadaDenis KangH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE: Bushido 13Nov 5, 2006
WinNetherlandsGegard MousasiH2HSubmission (armbar)R2PRIDE: Bushido 12Aug 26, 2006
WinCubaHector LombardH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE: Bushido 11Jun 4, 2006
WinSouth KoreaDae Won KimH2HSubmission (armbar)R1PRIDE: Bushido 10Apr 2, 2006
LossUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HKO (punch)R1PRIDE Bushido 9Sep 25, 2005
WinBrazilDaniel AcacioH2HDecision (unanimous)R2PRIDE Bushido 9Sep 25, 2005
WinUnited StatesCrosley GracieH2HDecisionR2PRIDE Bushido 7May 22, 2005
WinUnited StatesTim McKenzieH2HTKO (punches)R2Pancrase: Brave 10Nov 7, 2004
WinJapanTsuyoshi KuriharaH2HKO (punch)R1Pancrase: Brave 6Jun 22, 2004
LossBrazilMaurício RuaH2HTKO (soccer kick)R1PRIDE Bushido 2Feb 15, 2004
WinBrazilNilson de CastroH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Hybrid 10Nov 30, 2003
WinJapanDaisuke WatanabeH2HKO (punch)R2Pancrase: Hybrid 9Oct 31, 2003
WinBrazilNilson de CastroH2HDQ (groin strike)R1Pancrase: 10th Anniversary ShowAug 31, 2003
WinBrazilFlavio Luiz MouraH2HDecision (majority)R2Pancrase: Hybrid 5May 18, 2003
WinAustraliaChris HasemanH2HDecision (majority)R3ZST 2: The Battle Field 2Mar 9, 2003
DrawUnited StatesChael SonnenH2HDrawR2Pancrase: Hybrid 2Feb 16, 2003
WinJapanKeiichiro YamamiyaH2HTKO (punches)R3Pancrase: Spirit 9Dec 21, 2002
DrawJapanOsami ShibuyaH2HDrawR3Pancrase: Spirit 6Aug 25, 2002
WinKousei KubotaDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Spirit 4May 11, 2002
LossJapanYuki KondoH2HTKO (corner stoppage)R3Pancrase: Proof 7Dec 1, 2001
WinJapanKeiichiro YamamiyaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pancrase: Proof 6Oct 30, 2001
DrawUnited StatesDustin DenesH2HDrawR3DEEP: 2nd ImpactAug 18, 2001
WinJapanDaisuke WatanabeH2HTKO (doctor stoppage)R2Pancrase: Proof 4Jun 26, 2001
DrawBrazilMurilo RuaH2HDrawR3Shooto: To The Top 4May 1, 2001
WinUnited StatesIvan SalaverryH2HKO (spinning back kick)R1Shooto: To The Top 1Jan 19, 2001
WinJapanMasanori SudaH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: R.E.A.D. 12Nov 12, 2000
WinUnited StatesAndy WangH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: R.E.A.D. 5May 22, 2000
DrawAustraliaLarry PapadopoulosH2HDecision (draw)R3Shooto: R.E.A.D. 1Jan 14, 2000
LossCanadaLance GibsonH2HDecision (majority)R3SB 13: SuperBrawl 13Sep 7, 1999
LossUnited StatesMatt HughesH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Shooto: 10th Anniversary EventMay 29, 1999
DrawBrazilMarcos da SilvaH2HDrawR3Shooto: Devilock FightersJan 15, 1999
WinNetherlandsAdriano de SouzaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Shooto: Las Grandes Viajes 6Nov 27, 1998
WinCanadaMatt RoccaH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Shooto: Shoot the Shooto XXApr 26, 1998
LossAustraliaLarry PapadopoulosH2HDecision (split)R3Shooto: Reconquista 4Oct 12, 1997
DrawJapanJutaro NakaoH2HDrawR3Shooto: GigJun 25, 1997
WinJapanTsunemichi NaganoH2HDecision (unanimous)R5Daidojuku: WARS 4Mar 11, 1997
WinJapanMasato FujiwaraH2HDecision (unanimous)R4Shooto: Reconquista 1Jan 18, 1997
LossJapanKazuhiro KusayanagiH2HSubmission (armbar)R4Shooto: Let's Get LostOct 4, 1996
WinJapanMasanori SudaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)R4Shooto: Free Fight KawasakiJul 28, 1996
LossUnited StatesTodd BjornethunH2HSubmission (armbar)R3Shooto: Vale Tudo Junction 3May 7, 1996
LossJapanKazunari MurakamiH2HDecisionR2Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96Mar 30, 1996
WinJapanYasushi WaritaH2HSubmission (Achilles lock)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '96Mar 30, 1996
WinJapanTatsuharu DoiH2HDecision (majority)R2Daidojuku: WARS 3Feb 17, 1996
LossUnited StatesEgan InoueH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '95Oct 13, 1995
WinJapanKazunari MurakamiH2HKO (head kick)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '95Oct 13, 1995
LossJapanYasunori OkudaH2HSubmission (toe hold)R1Lumax Cup: Tournament of J '94Apr 23, 1994

Kickboxing& Muay Thai5-7-0

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossHinataKOR2Rebels 47Nov 30, 2016
LossLiu JingtaoDecision ((unanimous)R3Hero LegendsJul 9, 2016
WinJapanYuki SakamotoDecisionR4Shootboxing 30th Anniversary Ground Zero Tokyo 2015Dec 1, 2015
LossFranceBruce CodronDecisionR3World GBC Tour 9 [https://lesinfosdufight.wordpress.com/2015/10/10/world-gbc-tour-9-les-resultats/ World GBC Tour 9 : Les résultats]Oct 10, 2015
WinSingbird SitbangExtra Round DecisionR4Hero LegendsAug 28, 2015
WinWu GoExtra Round DecisionR4Hero LegendsJul 28, 2015
WinBunking ToDecisionR3Hero LegendsJul 17, 2015
WinSung AkiDecisionR3Hero LegendsJul 17, 2015
WinJun HirayamaDecisionR3Muay Thai Open 30Mar 22, 2015
LossSatoru SuzukiTKO (referee stoppage)R1Shoot Boxing World Tournament 2012Nov 17, 2012
LossThailandBovy Sor UdomsonTKO (referee stoppage)R1Shootboxing 2012 – Act 4Sep 17, 2012
Win“KID HMC” SAGEDecisionR3Deep Tokyo Impact 2012: Shootboxing S-Cup qualifierJul 21, 2012
LossNetherlandsHenri van OpstalDecisionR3Shoot the ShootoNov 6, 2011
LossFranceYohan LidonDecisionR3Thai Fight ExtremeMay 29, 2011
WinYamazaki YoichiDecision (unanimous)R3Thai FightMay 29, 2011
WinJapanDaisuke TsutsumiDecision (unanimous)R3Thai FightMay 29, 2011
LossJapanYuya YamamotoDecision (unanimous)R3Krush The First Championship Tournament ~Triple Final Round~Apr 30, 2011
LossJapanYuji SakuragiKO (right straight)R2Pancrase 2005 Spiral TourMar 6, 2005
WinKazushi NishidaKO (right straight)R4AJKF: MovingFeb 6, 2005
WinConvoy YamashitaDecision (Unanimous)R3AJKF: SurvivorJan 4, 2005

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Data sourced from public records for archival/research purposes.