Frank Gomez (born March 31, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist. He formerly fought in the WEC's bantamweight division. Gomez is from Albuquerque, New Mexico where he trains full-time with Jackson's Submission Fighting. He got into MMA from wrestling at San Francisco State College where he met up with Gilbert Melendez and Jake Shields.[1]

Frank Gomez
Born (1986-03-31) March 31, 1986 (age 38)
Nevada, United States
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
DivisionBantamweight
Reach69 in (180 cm)
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Mixed martial arts record
Total16
Wins10
By knockout5
By submission3
By decision2
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission3
By decision1
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

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World Extreme Cagefighting

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Gomez faced Scott Jorgensen at WEC 38 on January 25, 2009. He lost the fight via guillotine choke, the first loss of his career.[2] Gomez then defeated Seth Dikun on November 18, 2009 at WEC 44.[3]

Gomez was expected to face Wagnney Fabiano on January 10, 2010 at WEC 46,[4] but was forced off the card with an injury,[5] and was replaced by WEC newcomer Clint Godfrey.[6]

The fight with Fabiano eventually took place on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49;[7] Gomez lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Post-WEC career

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Following his release from WEC, Gomez debuted in the Shark Fights promotion, facing Timothy Snyder at Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi on May 27, 2011. He won the fight via rear-naked choke.[8]

Mixed martial arts record

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Professional record breakdown
16 matches 10 wins 6 losses
By knockout 5 2
By submission 3 3
By decision 2 1
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 10–6 Aaron Cerda TKO (eye injury) JMMAS 9 September 8, 2012 1 4:26 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 10–5 Chris Gruetzemacher TKO (punches) WMMA 1 March 31, 2012 1 3:25 El Paso, Texas, United States
Loss 10–4 Daniel Pineda Submission (rear-naked choke) Legacy FC 7: Prater vs. Dollar July 22, 2011 3 2:55 Houston, Texas, United States
Win 10–3 Timothy Snyder Submission (rear-naked choke) Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi May 27, 2011 1 3:19 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win 9–3 Alfredo Herrea TKO (punches) Mescalero Warrior Challenge February 26, 2011 1 1:45 Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Loss 8–3 Johnny Bedford Submission (rear-naked choke) Jackson's MMA Series 3 December 18, 2010 1 1:34 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss 8–2 Wagnney Fabiano Decision (unanimous) WEC 49 June 20, 2010 3 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win 8–1 Seth Dikun Decision (unanimous) WEC 44 November 18, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7–1 Noah Thomas Submission (arm triangle choke) WEC 41 June 7, 2009 2 3:12 Sacramento, California, United States
Loss 6–1 Scott Jorgensen Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 38 January 25, 2009 1 1:09 San Diego, California, United States WEC debut.
Win 6–0 Matt Ott TKO (punches) WP - Warpath September 27, 2008 1 1:42 Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win 5–0 Eddie Armendariz TKO SCA - Duke City Brawl 2 May 17, 2008 1 New Mexico, United States
Win 4–0 Andy Miranda Submission (rear naked choke) CCFC - Total Elimination May 12, 2007 2 Santa Rosa, California, United States
Win 3–0 Brandon Jinnies Decision GKO 2 - Global Knockout 2 March 22, 2007 3 5:00 Jackson, California, United States
Win 2–0 Chris Duenas TKO (punches) PXC 10 - Final Redemption January 27, 2007 1 Mangilao, Guam
Win 1–0 Elbert Randle TKO GKO 1 - Global Knockout 1 October 26, 2006 2 Jackson, California, United States

References

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  1. ^ "Five Questions with WEC bantamweight Frank Gomez". FiveKnuckles.com. Retrieved December 1, 2009.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "WEC 38: Scott Jorgensen vs. Frank Gomez". tapology.com. January 25, 2009.
  3. ^ "WEC 44: Brown vs. Aldo results". www.wec.tv/index.cfmom. 2009-11-19.
  4. ^ "Wagnney Fabiano likely to face bantamweight Frank Gomez at WEC 46". mmajunkie.com. 2009-11-26. Archived from the original on 2009-12-01. Retrieved 2009-11-30.
  5. ^ "Frank Gomez forced out of WEC 46; Wagnney Fabiano waits on new opponent". mmajunkie.com. 2009-12-30. Archived from the original on 2012-07-10.
  6. ^ "Clint Godfrey signs with WEC, meets Wagnney Fabiano at WEC 46". mmajunkie.com. 2009-12-30. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24.
  7. ^ "Wagnney Fabiano vs. Frank Gomez targeted for WEC 49 event in Edmonton". mmajunkie.com. 2010-04-17. Archived from the original on 2010-04-20. Retrieved 2010-04-17.
  8. ^ "Shark Fights 15 Official Results". mixedmartialarts.com. May 27, 2011.
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