Mikey Gomez

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Carlos Michael Gomez
BornCarlos Michael Gomez
(1982-05-08) May 8, 1982 (age 42)
Ciudad del Este, Paraguay
Other namesMikey
Residence Newport Beach, California, United States
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight186 lb (84 kg; 13.3 st)
Division Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Welterweight
Reach76.5 in (194 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Fighting out of Temecula, California, United States
Team Gracie Barra Diamond Bar
Reign MMA
RankSecond degree black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2005–2015
Mixed martial arts record
Total30
Wins17
By knockout3
By submission12
By decision2
Losses13
By knockout3
By submission4
By decision6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Carlos Michael "Mikey" Gomez (born May 8, 1982) is a Paraguayian former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2005 until 2015, he competed for Bellator, EliteXC, Cage Warriors, XFC, and RFA. [1]

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Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After compiling a 2-0 amateur record in 2004, Gomez made his professional debut against 14-2-1 future UFC veteran Carlo Prater in February 2005. Gomez was defeated via unanimous decision after two rounds. After amassing a 6-3 record, Gomez was signed by EliteXC.

EliteXC

Gomez made his promotional debut at EliteXC: Street Certified, losing via unanimous decision in an upset to 1-1 Eric Bradley. After two wins in other promotions, he returned at EliteXC: Heat in October 2008, defeating then-undefeated Italian fighter Lorenzo Borgomeo via second-round armbar submission.

After the financial collapse of EliteXC in 2008, Gomez was signed by Bellator in 2009.

Bellator

Gomez made his promotional debut at Bellator 2 in May 2009 against Jesse Juarez. Gomez lost via first-round TKO.

He returned to face Juarez in a rematch at Bellator 10, losing again via unanimous decision.

After consecutive losses and falling to 9-7, Gomez faced War Machine (then known as Jon Coppenhaver) for the Xtreme Fighting Championships promotion. Gomez was defeated via third-round TKO. He returned to Bellator at Bellator 13 in May 2010, set to make his Middleweight debut. However, Gomez missed weight (187 lbs). Gomez won via unanimous decision.

Post-Bellator

Gomez went 7-5 in his next 12 fights, last appearing in 2015; a 26-second TKO loss.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches17 wins13 losses
By knockout33
By submission124
By decision26
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–13Justin PolendeyTKO (punches)The Main EventAugust 1, 201510:26 San Diego, California, United States
Loss17–12Dominic WatersDecision (unanimous)RFA 23: Murphy vs. WareFebruary 6, 201535:00 Costa Mesa, California, United States Welterweight bout.
Loss17–11Francisco FranceSubmission (arm-triangle choke)RFA 21: Juusola vs. BaghdadDecember 5, 201411:43 Costa Mesa, California, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Win17–10Khadzhimurat BestaevSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gladiator Challenge: Glove UpOctober 4, 201421:30 San Jacinto, California, United States Light Heavyweight debut; won the vacant Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship.
Loss16–10Jaime JaraSubmission (front choke)Gladiator Challenge: RevengeJune 7, 2014N/AN/A Lincoln, California, United StatesFor the Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship.
Win16–9Donald PalmerTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: Slug FestDecember 28, 201310:40 San Jacinto, California, United States
Win15–9Ronald LeBreton Jr.Submission (armbar)BAMMA USA: Badbeat 9May 31, 201311:37 Commerce, California, United States
Win14–9David JohnsonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Xplode Fight Series: DevastationMay 18, 201312:10 San Pasqual Valley, California, United States
Win13–9Edward DarbySubmission (armbar)Xplode Fight Series: RevanchaMarch 16, 201310:53 San Pasqual Valley, California, United States
Loss12–9 Josh Samman TKO (submission to punches)XFC 16: High StakesFebruary 10, 201213:37 Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Win12–8Mike BernhardSubmission (rear naked choke)XFC 14: ResurrectionOctober 21, 201123:50 Orlando, Florida, United StatesGomez missed weight (187 lbs).
Win11–8James BrascoTKO (submission to punches)World Extreme Fighting 46April 22, 201114:33 Orlando, Florida, United States Middleweight debut.
Win10–8Moyses GabinDecision (unanimous) Bellator 13 April 8, 201035:00 Hollywood, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (187 lbs) bout; Gomez missed weight.
Loss9–8 War Machine TKO (punches)XFC 9: EvolutionSeptember 5, 200930:19 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss9–7 Jesse Juarez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 10 June 5, 200935:00 Ontario, California, United StatesCatchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Loss9–6 Jesse Juarez TKO (punches) Bellator 2 April 10, 200914:23 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss9–5 André Galvão Submission (armbar)FSC: EvolutionDecember 14, 200813:59 Hagersville, Ontario, Canada
Win9–4Lorenzo BorgomeoSubmission (armbar) EliteXC: Heat October 4, 200824:06 Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win8–4Charles BlanchardSubmission (triangle choke) Cage Warriors: USA Unleashed August 23, 200812:01 Orlando, Florida, United StatesWon the CWFC Welterweight Championship.
Win7–4Antonio GrantTKO (strikes)XFC 4: Judgment in the CageJune 28, 200810:27 Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss6–4Eric BradleyDecision (unanimous) EliteXC: Street Certified February 16, 200835:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win6–3Justin HaskinsSubmission (triangle choke)WEF: King of the StreetsDecember 1, 20072N/A Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Win5–3Esteban RamosDecision (split)Knight FightOctober 27, 20073N/A Orlando, Florida, United States
Loss4–3Glenn MincerDecision (unanimous)World Extreme Fighting 8August 10, 200735:00 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Win4–2Shawn GaySubmission (rear-naked choke)Combat Fighting Championship 2September 23, 200621:47 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win3–2Jeremy MaySubmission (armbar)Combat Fighting Championship 1July 15, 200621:49 Orlando, Florida, United States
Win2–2 Matt Brown Submission (rear-naked choke)Absolute Fighting Championships 17June 24, 200613:35 Florida, United States
Win1–2Tim StoutSubmission (triangle choke)Absolute Fighting Championships 16April 22, 200613:30 Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Loss0–2Rick DelvecchioDecision (unanimous)Absolute Fighting Championships 13July 30, 200525:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss0–1 Carlo Prater DecisionAbsolute Fighting Championships 11February 12, 200525:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

See also

List of male mixed martial artists

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References

  1. "Mikey Gomez: it's about time". Graciemag. 28 April 2011. Archived from the original on 26 July 2022.

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