Anthony Gomez Explained

Anthony Gomez
Birth Date:7 November 1981
Birth Place:Chicago, Illinois, United States
Residence:Tinley Park, Illinois, United States
Weight:215lb
Weight Class:Light Heavyweight
Heavyweight
Reach:77inches
Fighting Out Of:East Chicago, Indiana, United States
Team:Torres Martial Arts Academy
Freelance
Rank:blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
NCAA Division III in Wrestling
Trainer:Miguel Torres (current)
Years Active:2006–present
Box Win:1
Box Kowin:1
Box Loss:0
Kickbox Win:1
Kickbox Loss:0
Kickbox Draw:1
Mma Kowin:3
Mma Subwin:4
Mma Decwin:3
Mma Decloss:3
School:North Central College (class of 2006)
George Washington High School
Sherdog:19630

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.

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

|-|Loss|align=center|10-3|William Penn|Decision (unanimous)|HFC 24: Gomez vs. Penn||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Valparaiso, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|10-2|Miodrag Petkovic|TKO (punches)|UCL: Havoc in Hammond 2||align=center|2|align=center|1:11|Hammond, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|9–2|Robert Morrow|Submission (triangle choke)|Hoosier Fight Club 23||align=center|1|align=center|4:23|Valparaiso, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|8–2|Jason Guida|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 112||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Hammond, Indiana, United States|[6] |-|Win|align=center|7–2|Anton Talamantes|Submission (rear-naked choke)|Bellator 84||align=center|1|align=center|3:30|Hammond, Indiana, United States|[7] |-|Win|align=center|6–2|Jose Medina|Submission (rear-naked choke)| Bellator 75||align=center|1|align=center|2:32|Hammond, Indiana, United States|[8] |-|Loss|align=center|5–2|Travis Wiuff|Decision (unanimous)|Bellator 60||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Hammond, Indiana, United States|[9] |-|Win|align=center|5–1|Lew Polley|Decision (split)|Hoosier FC 4: Showdown at the Steel Yard||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Gary, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|4–1|Will Hill|Submission (armbar)|Total Fight Challenge 16||align=center|3|align=center|3:00|Hammond, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|3–1|Lee Defoose|TKO (punches)|Total Fight Challenge 15||align=center|1|align=center|1:17|Hammond, Indiana, United States||-| Win|align=center|2–1|Dan Bolden|TKO (punches)|Total Fight Challenge 11||align=center|2|align=center|2:20|Hammond, Indiana, United States||-|Win|align=center|1–1|Derek Thornton|Decision (unanimous)|IMMAC 2: Attack||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Chicago, Illinois, United States||-|Loss|align=center|0–1|Krzysztof Kulak|Decision (split)|IMMAC 1: Attack||align=center|3|align=center|5:00|Chicago, Illinois, United States||-

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Anthony Gomez. tapology.com.
  2. Web site: Bellator 60 results: Curran claims belt; Straus, Corey, Sandro, Bezerra advance. mmajunkie.com. March 10, 2012.
  3. Web site: Bellator 75 results: Santos, Volkov, Hale, Queiroz advance in heavyweight tourney. mmajunkie.com. October 6, 2012.
  4. Web site: Bellator 84 results: Held-Jansen cancellation overshadows Volkov title win. mmajunkie.com. December 15, 2012.
  5. Web site: Anthony Gomez vs. Jason Guida. sherdog.com. March 14, 2014.
  6. Web site: Bellator 112 weigh-in results: Straus makes weight on second attempt (updated). mmajunkie.com. March 13, 2014.
  7. Web site: *Bellator 84 Weigh-In Results* . https://archive.today/20140922093035/http://bellator.com/articles/Bellator-84-Weigh-In-Results . dead . September 22, 2014 . bellator.com . December 13, 2012 .
  8. Web site: Bellator 75 weigh-in results: Heavyweight tournament set as all fighters hit mark. mmajunkie.com. October 4, 2012.
  9. Web site: Travis Wiuff vs. Anthony Gomez. tapology.com.