Anthony Gomez
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.
| Anthony Gomez | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 7, 1981 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 |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| 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 decision | 3 |
| Other information | |
| Notable school(s) | North Central College (class of 2006) George Washington High School |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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
| 12 matches | 10 wins | 2 losses |
| By knockout | 3 | 0 |
| By submission | 4 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 10-3 | William Penn | Decision (unanimous) | HFC 24: Gomez vs. Penn | June 6, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 10-2 | Miodrag Petkovic | TKO (punches) | UCL: Havoc in Hammond 2 | March 27, 2015 | 2 | 1:11 | Hammond, Indiana, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Robert Morrow | Submission (triangle choke) | Hoosier Fight Club 23 | March 7, 2015 | 1 | 4:23 | Valparaiso, Indiana, United States | Return to Heavyweight. |
| 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. |
References
- "Anthony Gomez". tapology.com.
- "Bellator 60 results: Curran claims belt; Straus, Corey, Sandro, Bezerra advance". mmajunkie.com. March 10, 2012.
- "Bellator 75 results: Santos, Volkov, Hale, Queiroz advance in heavyweight tourney". mmajunkie.com. October 6, 2012.
- "Bellator 84 results: Held-Jansen cancellation overshadows Volkov title win". mmajunkie.com. December 15, 2012.
- "Anthony Gomez vs. Jason Guida". sherdog.com. March 14, 2014.
- "Bellator 112 weigh-in results: Straus makes weight on second attempt (updated)". mmajunkie.com. March 13, 2014.
- "*Bellator 84 Weigh-In Results*". bellator.com. December 13, 2012. Archived from the original on September 22, 2014.
- "Bellator 75 weigh-in results: Heavyweight tournament set as all fighters hit mark". mmajunkie.com. October 4, 2012.
- "Travis Wiuff vs. Anthony Gomez". tapology.com.