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	(1981-11-07) November 7, 1981 (age 43) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Residence	Tinley Park, Illinois, U.S.
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, U.S.
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

Professional record breakdown

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.