Frank Gomez

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Frank Gomez
Born (1986-03-31) March 31, 1986 (age 36)
Nevada, United States
Nationality American
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach69 in (180 cm)
Fighting out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins10
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision1
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Frank Gomez (born March 31, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist. He formally fought in the WEC's bantamweight division. Gomez is from Albuquerque, New Mexico where he trains full-time with Jackson's Submission Fighting. He got into MMA from wrestling at San Francisco State College where he met up with Gilbert Melendez and Jake Shields. [1]

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Mixed martial arts career

World Extreme Cagefighting

Gomez faced Scott Jorgensen at WEC 38 on January 25, 2009. He lost the fight via guillotine choke, giving him the first loss of his career. [2] Gomez then defeated Seth Dikun on November 18, 2009 at WEC 44. [3]

Gomez was expected to face Wagnney Fabiano on January 10, 2010 at WEC 46, [4] but was forced off the card with an injury. [5] Gomez was replaced by WEC newcomer Clint Godfrey. [6]

Fabiano/Gomez eventually took place on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49. [7] Gomez lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Post-WEC career

Following his release from WEC, Gomez debuted in the Shark Fights promotion, facing Timothy Snyder at Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi on May 27, 2011. He won the fight via rear-naked choke. [8]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches10 wins6 losses
By knockout52
By submission33
By decision21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10–6Aaron CerdaTKO (eye injury)JMMAS 9September 8, 201214:26 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss10–5Chris GruetzemacherTKO (punches)WMMA 1March 31, 201213:25 El Paso, Texas, United States
Loss10–4 Daniel Pineda Submission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 7: Prater vs. DollarJuly 22, 201132:55 Houston, Texas, United States
Win10–3Timothy SnyderSubmission (rear-naked choke) Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi May 27, 201113:19 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win9–3Alfredo HerreaTKO (punches)Mescalero Warrior ChallengeFebruary 26, 201111:45 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Loss8–3 Johnny Bedford Submission (rear-naked choke)Jackson's MMA Series 3December 18, 201011:34 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss8–2 Wagnney Fabiano Decision (unanimous) WEC 49 June 20, 201035:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win8–1Seth DikunDecision (unanimous) WEC 44 November 18, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–1Noah ThomasSubmission (arm triangle choke) WEC 41 June 7, 200923:12 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss6–1 Scott Jorgensen Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 38 January 25, 200911:09 San Diego, California, United StatesWEC debut.
Win6–0Matt OttTKO (punches)WP - WarpathSeptember 27, 200811:42 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win5–0Eddie ArmendarizTKOSCA - Duke City Brawl 2May 17, 20081 New Mexico, United States
Win4–0Andy MirandaSubmission (rear naked choke)CCFC - Total EliminationMay 12, 20072 Santa Rosa, California, United States
Win3–0Brandon JinniesDecisionGKO 2 - Global Knockout 2March 22, 200735:00 Jackson, California, United States
Win2–0Chris DuenasTKO (punches)PXC 10 - Final RedemptionJanuary 27, 20071 Mangilao, Guam
Win1–0Elbert RandleTKOGKO 1 - Global Knockout 1October 26, 20062 Jackson, California, United States

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References

  1. ↑ . FiveKnuckles.com http://www.fiveknuckles.com/mma-news/Five-Questions-with-WEC-bantamweight-Frank-Gomez.html . Retrieved December 1, 2009.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ "WEC 38: Scott Jorgensen vs. Frank Gomez". tapology.com. January 25, 2009.
  3. ↑ "WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo results". www.wec.tv/index.cfmom. 2009-11-19.
  4. ↑ "Wagnney Fabiano likely to face bantamweight Frank Gomez at WEC 46". mmajunkie.com. 2009-11-26.
  5. ↑ "Frank Gomez forced out of WEC 46; Wagnney Fabiano waits on new opponent". mmajunkie.com. 2009-12-30. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10.
  6. ↑ "Clint Godfrey signs with WEC, meets Wagnney Fabiano at WEC 46". mmajunkie.com. 2009-12-30. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24.
  7. ↑ "Wagnney Fabiano vs. Frank Gomez targeted for WEC 49 event in Edmonton". mmajunkie.com. 2010-04-17.
  8. ↑ "Shark Fights 15 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. May 27, 2011.
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