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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 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 |