Anthony Gomez

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Anthony Gomez
Born (1981-11-07) November 7, 1981 (age 42)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Residence Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight215 lb (98 kg; 15.4 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach77.0 in (196 cm)
Fighting out of East Chicago, Indiana, United States
TeamTorres Martial Arts Academy (2006–2012, 2014–present)
Freelance
Trainer Miguel Torres (current)
Rankblue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
NCAA Division III in Wrestling
Years active2006–present
Professional boxing record
Total1
Wins1
By knockout1
Losses0
Kickboxing record
Total2
Wins1
Losses0
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins10
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision3
Losses3
By decision3
Other information
Notable school(s) North Central College (class of 2006)
George Washington High School
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Anthony Gomez (born November 7, 1981) is an American professional boxer, mixed martial artist and kickboxer currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, he has competed for Bellator MMA.

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Background

Anthony met Miguel Torres in 2001 and started training under him full-time in 2006 under his Torres Martial Arts Academy camp in Indiana, before this Gomez wrestled at North Central College. Anthony has also competed in 2 North American Grappling Association tournaments in the 100+ kg division, losing both in the semi-finals.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Turning professional in 2006, Gomez compiled a record of 5–1 before making his debut for Bellator MMA. Most of his wins were by stoppage. [1]

Bellator MMA

Gomez debuted for Bellator in March 2012 at Bellator 60, he faced Travis Wiuff. Gomez was defeated via unanimous decision. [2]

In his next appearance for Bellator, Gomez faced Jose Medina at Bellator 75 on October 5, 2012. Gomez won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. [3]

Gomez then faced Anton Talamantes at Bellator 84 on December 14, 2012. He won by submission in round one. [4]

Gomez faced Jason Guida on March 14, 2014, at Bellator 112. Gomez won via three-round unanimous decision. [5]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
12 matches10 wins2 losses
By knockout30
By submission40
By decision32
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10-3William PennDecision (unanimous)HFC 24: Gomez vs. PennJune 6, 201535:00 Valparaiso, Indiana, United States
Win10-2Miodrag PetkovicTKO (punches)UCL: Havoc in Hammond 2March 27, 201521:11 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win9–2Robert MorrowSubmission (triangle choke)Hoosier Fight Club 23March 7, 201514:23 Valparaiso, Indiana, United StatesReturn to Heavyweight.
Win8–2 Jason Guida Decision (unanimous) Bellator 112 March 14, 201435:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesCatchweight bout (215 lbs). [6]
Win7–2Anton TalamantesSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 84 December 14, 201213:30 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesCatchweight bout (215 lbs). [7]
Win6–2Jose MedinaSubmission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 75 October 5, 201212:32 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesCatchweight bout (210 lbs). [8]
Loss5–2 Travis Wiuff Decision (unanimous) Bellator 60 March 9, 201235:00 Hammond, Indiana, United StatesCatchweight bout (215 lbs). [9]
Win5–1Lew PolleyDecision (split)Hoosier FC 4: Showdown at the Steel YardJune 11, 201035:00 Gary, Indiana, United StatesCatchweight bout (215 lbs).
Win4–1Will HillSubmission (armbar)Total Fight Challenge 16June 27, 200933:00 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win3–1Lee DefooseTKO (punches)Total Fight Challenge 15May 30, 200911:17 Hammond, Indiana, United States Heavyweight bout.
Win2–1Dan BoldenTKO (punches)Total Fight Challenge 11February 9, 200822:20 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win1–1Derek ThorntonDecision (unanimous)IMMAC 2: AttackApril 21, 200735:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Loss0–1Krzysztof KulakDecision (split)IMMAC 1: AttackNovember 4, 200635:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States Heavyweight bout.

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References

  1. ↑ "Anthony Gomez". tapology.com.
  2. ↑ "Bellator 60 results: Curran claims belt; Straus, Corey, Sandro, Bezerra advance". mmajunkie.com. March 10, 2012.
  3. ↑ "Bellator 75 results: Santos, Volkov, Hale, Queiroz advance in heavyweight tourney". mmajunkie.com. October 6, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Bellator 84 results: Held-Jansen cancellation overshadows Volkov title win". mmajunkie.com. December 15, 2012.
  5. ↑ "Anthony Gomez vs. Jason Guida". sherdog.com. March 14, 2014.
  6. ↑ "Bellator 112 weigh-in results: Straus makes weight on second attempt (updated)". mmajunkie.com. March 13, 2014.
  7. ↑ "*Bellator 84 Weigh-In Results*". bellator.com. December 13, 2012. Archived from the original on September 22, 2014.
  8. ↑ "Bellator 75 weigh-in results: Heavyweight tournament set as all fighters hit mark". mmajunkie.com. October 4, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Travis Wiuff vs. Anthony Gomez". tapology.com.
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