Anthony Gomez (born November 7, 1981) is an American professional boxer,

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and kickboxer currently competing in the

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division. A professional MMA competitor since 2006, he has competed for

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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

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. Anthony has also competed in 2

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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.

Bellator MMA

Gomez debuted for Bellator in March 2012 at

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, he faced

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. Gomez was defeated via unanimous decision. In his next appearance for Bellator, Gomez faced Jose Medina at

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on October 5, 2012. Gomez won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. Gomez then faced Anton Talamantes at

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on December 14, 2012. He won by submission in round one. Gomez faced

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on March 14, 2014, at

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. Gomez won via three-round unanimous decision.

Mixed martial arts record

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Gomez, Anthony 1982 births Living people American mixed martial artists of Mexican descent American male mixed martial artists Heavyweight mixed martial artists Light heavyweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing collegiate wrestling Mixed martial artists utilizing Muay Thai Mixed martial artists utilizing boxing Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu American Muay Thai practitioners American male kickboxers American male sport wrestlers Boxers from Chicago North Central College alumni Sportspeople from Chicago