31, 2016. The fight went the distance so no winner was decided under official Kickboxing exhibition rules. Gomi fought Kouzi at Rizin 26. Gomi's weight limit was 75 kg and Koji's 65 kg. The rules of the bout forbid grappling and kicking, while both fighters wore 12oz gloves. Gomi won the bout via majority decision. Gomi faced Tenshin Nasukawa in a two-round exhibition boxing match at Rizin 33 - Saitama on December 31, 2021. The bout ended in a no decision due to time expiring with no stoppage. Fighting style Unusual for a Japanese mixed martial artist of his style and class, Gomi was a strong sprawl and brawl fighter. He combined a sterling takedown defense with a powerful, aggressive boxing, which gained him the nickname of "Fireball Kid" for his punching power and spectacular knockouts. Gomi would harmoniously use both orthodox and southpaw stances, combining the left straight with a feared overhand right, also using the clinch to set up strikes. He also was skilled on the ground, preferring to use ground and pound over submission attempts. Championships and accomplishments Mixed martial arts Pride Fighting Championships Pride Lightweight Championship (One Time) One successful title defense Pride 2005 Lightweight Grand Prix Winner Most successful title defenses in the Lightweight division Most consecutive title defenses in the Lightweight division Only Pride World Lightweight Champion in Pride FC History Only Pride Grand Prix Winner in Pride FC Lightweight Division History One of only four fighters to win both a Pride Championship and Grand Prix Highest winning streak in Pride FC History (Ten) Fastest Knockout in Pride FC History (0:06) Fight of the Year (2005) vs. Tatsuya Kawajiri Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Mac Danzig and Isaac Vallie-Flagg Knockout Of The Night (One time) vs. Tyson Griffin One of only four Pride World Champions to compete in the UFC One of only six Pride Grand Prix Champions to compete in the UFC Professional Shooto Japan Shooto Lightweight Championship (One Time) One successful title defense Highest winning streak in Shooto History (12) Sherdog Awards Mixed Martial Arts Hall of Fame Fighter of the Year (2005) MMAFighting Lightweight Fighter of the Year (2004) Lightweight Fighter of the Year (2005) Lightweight Fighter of the Year Runner-up (2006) Knockout of the Year (2005) vs. Luiz Azeredo on May 22, 2005 Fight Matrix Fighter of the Year (2005) Submission Wrestling Combat Wrestling All-Japan