Frank Gomez

American martial artist
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican martial artist
PlacesUnited States of America
isAthlete Mixed martial artist
Work fieldSports
Gender
Male
Birth31 March 1986, Nevada
Age38 years
The details

Biography

Frank Gomez (born March 31, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist. He formally 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.

Mixed martial arts career

World Extreme Cagefighting

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

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

Fabiano/Gomez eventually took place on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49. Gomez lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Post-WEC career

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.

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
16 matches10 wins6 losses
By knockout52
By submission33
By decision21
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10–6Aaron CerdaTKO (eye injury)JMMAS 9000000002012-09-08-0000September 8, 201214:26Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss10–5Chris GruetzemacherTKO (punches)WMMA 1000000002012-03-31-0000March 31, 201213:25El Paso, Texas, United States
Loss10–4Daniel PinedaSubmission (rear-naked choke)Legacy FC 7: Prater vs. Dollar000000002011-07-22-0000July 22, 201132:55Houston, Texas, United States
Win10–3Timothy SnyderSubmission (rear-naked choke)Shark Fights 15: Villaseñor vs Camozzi000000002011-05-27-0000May 27, 201113:19Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win9–3Alfredo HerreaTKO (punches)Mescalero Warrior Challenge000000002011-02-26-0000February 26, 201111:45Mescalero, New Mexico, United States
Loss8–3Johnny BedfordSubmission (rear-naked choke)Jackson's MMA Series 3000000002010-12-18-0000December 18, 201011:34Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Loss8–2Wagnney FabianoDecision (unanimous)WEC 49000000002010-06-20-0000June 20, 201035:00Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Win8–1Seth DikunDecision (unanimous)WEC 44000000002009-11-18-0000November 18, 200935:00Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–1Noah ThomasSubmission (arm triangle choke)WEC 41000000002009-06-07-0000June 7, 200923:12Sacramento, California, United States
Loss6–1Scott JorgensenSubmission (guillotine choke)WEC 38000000002009-01-25-0000January 25, 200911:09San Diego, California, United StatesWEC debut.
Win6–0Matt OttTKO (punches)WP - Warpath000000002008-09-27-0000September 27, 200811:42Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States
Win5–0Eddie ArmendarizTKOSCA - Duke City Brawl 2000000002008-05-17-0000May 17, 20081New Mexico, United States
Win4–0Andy MirandaSubmission (rear naked choke)CCFC - Total Elimination000000002007-05-12-0000May 12, 20072Santa Rosa, California, United States
Win3–0Brandon JinniesDecisionGKO 2 - Global Knockout 2000000002007-03-22-0000March 22, 200735:00Jackson, California, United States
Win2–0Chris DuenasTKO (punches)PXC 10 - Final Redemption000000002007-01-27-0000January 27, 20071Mangilao, Guam
Win1–0Elbert RandleTKOGKO 1 - Global Knockout 1000000002006-10-26-0000October 26, 20062Jackson, California, United States

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