Anthony Gomez
Anthony Gomez | |
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Born | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Residence | Tinley Park, Illinois, United States |
Nationality | American |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 215 lb (98 kg; 15.4 st) |
Division | Light Heavyweight Heavyweight |
Reach | 77.0 in (196 cm) |
Fighting out of | East Chicago, Indiana, United States |
Team | Torres Martial Arts Academy (2006–2012, 2014–present) Freelance |
Trainer | Miguel Torres (current) |
Rank | blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu NCAA Division III in Wrestling |
Years active | 2006–present |
Kickboxing record | |
Total | 2 |
Wins | 1 |
Losses | 0 |
Draws | 1 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 13 |
Wins | 10 |
By knockout | 3 |
By submission | 4 |
By decision | 3 |
Losses | 3 |
By knockout | 0 |
By submission | 0 |
By decision | 3 |
Other information | |
Notable school(s) | North Central College George Washington High School |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Anthony Gomez (born 1982) is an American professional mixed martial artist and occasional kickboxer. Gomez is currently signed with Bellator MMA in their Light Heavyweight division.
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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 | ||
11 matches | 9 wins | 2 losses |
By knockout | 2 | 0 |
By submission | 4 | 0 |
By decision | 3 | 2 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Win | 9–2 | Robert Morrow | Submission (triangle choke) | Hoosier Fight Club 23 | March 7, 2015 | 1 | 4:23 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | Heavyweight bout |
Win | 8–2 | Jason Guida | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 112 | March 14, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Catchweight bout (215 lbs).[6] |
Win | 7–2 | Anton Talamantes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 84 | December 14, 2012 | 1 | 3:30 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Catchweight bout (215 lbs).[7] |
Win | 6–2 | Jose Medina | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 75 | October 5, 2012 | 1 | 2:32 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Catchweight bout (210 lbs).[8] |
Loss | 5–2 | Travis Wiuff | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 60 | March 9, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Catchweight bout (215 lbs).[9] |
Win | 5–1 | Lew Polley | Decision (split) | Hoosier FC 4: Showdown at the Steel Yard | June 11, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Gary, Indiana, United States | Catchweight bout (215 lbs). |
Win | 4–1 | Will Hill | Submission (armbar) | Total Fight Challenge 16 | June 27, 2009 | 3 | 3:00 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 3–1 | Lee Defoose | TKO (punches) | Total Fight Challenge 15 | May 30, 2009 | 1 | 1:17 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
Win | 2–1 | Dan Bolden | TKO (punches) | Total Fight Challenge 11 | February 9, 2008 | 2 | 2:20 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
Win | 1–1 | Derek Thornton | Decision (unanimous) | IMMAC 2 - Attack | April 21, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | |
Loss | 0–1 | Krzysztof Kulak | Decision (split) | IMMAC 1 - Attack | November 4, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Chicago, Illinois, United States | Heavyweight bout. |
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External links
- Professional MMA record for Anthony Gomez from SherdogLua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 28: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).