Background Gomez has been training with
Marc Laimon since he was in high school. Gomez' high school wrestling coach was UFC veteran and Nova União black belt
Tony DeSouza. In 2004, Gomez helped Laimon found the Cobra Kai Academy in
Las Vegas, Nevada, where he trained and taught the children's class. Since Marc Laimons move to Texas in 2010, Gomez is now training under Laimon's 1st Blackbelt and now owner of Cobra Kai, Simpson Go.
Early career Gomez began his career in PFC, in Lemoore, California. Gomez quickly amassed a record of 2–0, both via submission. Gomez then fought Thai
Rambaa Somdet and lost via unanimous decision. In his final fight for the Palace Fights Championship, Gomez defeated David Suarez. Gomez then joined Tachi Palace Fights and competed in their first event, against Martin Sandoval. In his second appearance for Tachi Palace Fights, Gomez defeated Chino Nicholas via technical submission (standing guillotine choke), when Nicholas refused to tap and passed out. Gomez fought Luis Gonzalez for the inaugural Tachi Palace Fights Flyweight Championship at TPF 4: Cinco de Mayhem. Gomez defeated Gonzalez to take the title, but then immediately announced his signing with Bellator, in addition to his move in weight class. The fight was closely fought and Gomez' decision victory over Gonzalez was heavily booed by the crowd.
Bellator Fighting Championships In May 2010, Gomez signed with
Bellator Fighting Championships and moved up a weight class, to compete in their upcoming
bantamweight tournament in their third season. In his opening round fight, at
Bellator 27, Gomez faced Travis Reddinger, which Gomez won via split decision. Gomez would have faced
Zach Makovsky in the semi-final; however, Gomez had to withdraw with a staph infection.
Ultimate Fighting Championship Gomez made his promotional debut against
John Moraga on August 4, 2012 at
UFC on Fox: Shogun vs. Vera. He lost the fight via KO in the first round. Gomez next faced
Phil Harris on February 16, 2013 at
UFC on Fuel TV: Barão vs. McDonald. Gomez lost the fight by unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.
Post-UFC career Gomez faced Abel Cullum at RFA 18: Manzanares vs. Pantoja on September 12, 2014, in his first fight post-UFC release. He lost the fight by a first-round submission. ==Mixed martial arts record==