Nick Gonzalez

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Nick Gonzalez
Born (1981-03-03) March 3, 1981 (age 37)
Austin, Texas, United States
Other namesThe Ghost
Nationality American
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach66.0 in (168 cm)
Fighting out of Austin, Texas, United States
Team Alliance MMA
Vasquez Academy
Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Years active2001–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins20
By knockout6
By submission3
By decision11
Losses12
By knockout2
By submission5
By decision5
No contests1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nick Gonzalez (born March 3, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent currently competing in the Lightweight division. [1] A professional competitor since 2001, has fought for Strikeforce, Elite Xtreme Combat and Bellator.

Americans citizens, or natives, of the United States of America

Americans are nationals and citizens of the United States of America. Although nationals and citizens make up the majority of Americans, some dual citizens, expatriates, and permanent residents may also claim American nationality. The United States is home to people of many different ethnic origins. As a result, American culture and law does not equate nationality with race or ethnicity, but with citizenship and permanent allegiance.

Mixed martial arts full contact combat sport

Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from various combat sports and martial arts. The first documented use of the term mixed martial arts was in a review of UFC 1 by television critic Howard Rosenberg in 1993. The term gained popularity when newfullcontact.com, then one of the largest websites covering the sport, hosted and republished the article. The question of who actually coined the term is subject to debate.

The lightweight division in mixed martial arts contains different weight classes:

Contents

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Gonzalez started his professional career in 2001. From his mixed martial arts debut to April 2007, he fought mainly for southern American promotions like World Extreme Fighting , Renegades Extreme Fighting, Freestyle Fighting Championships and Xtreme Fight Championship.

Southern United States Cultural region of the United States

The southern United States, also known as the American South, Dixie, Dixieland, or simply the South, is a region of the United States of America. It is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the western United States, with the midwestern United States and northeastern United States to its north and the Gulf of Mexico and Mexico to its south.

World Extreme Fighting MMA promoter based in Orlando, Florida

World Extreme Fighting (WEF) is the second longest continuously running mixed martial arts (MMA) promoter in the world. It has hosted many top-ranked fighters in the 46 events produced since it began in 1997. WEF was founded by Jamie Levine, a mixed martial artist with a 4-0 record, who once held the WEF Light Heavyweight belt. Following on a resurgence plan constructed by private investors led by Eric B. Delisle in September, 2010, WEF began producing events that were broadcast on the Fox Sports Network.

He compiled a record of 12-4 before signing with Strikeforce.

Strikeforce (mixed martial arts) MMA promoter based in San Jose, California

Strikeforce was an American mixed martial arts and kickboxing organization based in San Jose, California which operated from 1985 to 2013. It was headed by CEO Scott Coker. Its live events and competitions have been shown on CBS and Showtime in the United States, Super Channel in Canada, Primetime in the United Kingdom, SKY PerfecTV! in Japan, HBO Plus in Brazil, Space in Latin America and the Caribbean, and on the American Forces Network.

Strikeforce and EliteXC

Gonzalez faced Josh Thomson on June 22, 2007 at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni. He lost via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round. [2]

Joshua Joseph Thomson is an American mixed martial artist, currently signed to Bellator MMA, where he currently works as an analyst and competes in the promotions lightweight division. A professional competitor since 2001, Thomson has also competed in PRIDE, Strikeforce, UFC, the World Fighting Alliance, and appeared at Dynamite!! 2010. Thomson is a former Strikeforce World Lightweight Champion and a former Strikeforce U.S. Lightweight Champion.

Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni Strikeforce mixed martial arts event in 2007

Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni was a mixed martial arts event co-promoted by Strikeforce and EliteXC. The event took place on Friday, June 22, 2007 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California. The main card aired on pay-per-view, with the undercard streamed live on ProElite.com. The PPV event was rebroadcast on the Showtime premium cable channel on June 30, 2007.

Gonzalez faced Yves Edwards on November 10, 2007 at EliteXC: Renegade. He lost via submission due to rear-naked choke in the first round. [3]

Yves Ed'duvill Edwards is a retired Bahamian-American mixed martial artist, who is perhaps best known for competing in the UFC's Lightweight division, fighting 21 times in the promotion. A professional competitor since 1997, he has also formerly competed for PRIDE, the WEC, Strikeforce, Bellator, EliteXC, King of the Cage, BodogFIGHT, the MFC, and HDNet Fights. For a period of time, Edwards was ranked as the #1 Lightweight in the world after becoming the first person to ever knock out future Strikeforce Lightweight Champion Josh Thomson.

EliteXC: Renegade Elite Xtreme Combat MMA event in 2007

EliteXC: Renegade was a mixed martial arts event promoted by EliteXC that took place on Saturday, November 10, 2007 at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi, Texas. The main card aired live on Showtime.

Gonzalez faced David Douglas on February 18, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers 14. He lost via technical submission in the first round. [4]

David Douglas (fighter) American mixed martial arts fighter

David Douglas is an American professional mixed martial artist currently competing in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2004, he has competed for Strikeforce, EliteXC, and ShoXC. Known for his exciting, fan-friendly style, 16 of his 19 career bouts have ended in a knockout.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Gonzalez made his promotional debut against Yahir Reyes on April 3, 2009 at Bellator 1 in the quarterfinals of season one featherweight tournament. He lost via submission due to a rear-naked choke in the first round. [5]

Gonzalez faced Luis Palomino on May 8, 2009 at Bellator 6. He lost via TKO in the first round. [6]

Gonzalez was scheduled to face Ryan Couture on September 25, 2015 at Bellator 143. However, Gonzalez weighed in at 172.75 pounds, over sixteen pounds past the lightweight limit, and the fight was cancelled. [7]

Legacy Fighting Championship

Gonzalez made his Legacy Fighting Championship debut against Ray Blodget on November 16, 2012 at Legacy FC 15. Gonzalez won via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). [8]

Gonzalez faced Kevin Aguilar on February 1, 2013 at Legacy FC 17. Aguilar won via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). [9]

Gonzalez faced WEC and UFC veteran Leonard Garcia on September 13, 2013 at Legacy FC 23. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the third round. [10]

Mixed martial arts record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win20-12 (1)James KingDecision (unanimous)Strike League 2: Rumble at the RockAugust 25, 201735:00 Round Rock, Texas, United States
Win19–12 (1)Warren StewartDecision (split) Bellator 161 September 16, 201635:00 Cedar Park, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (158 lbs) bout.
Loss18–12 (1) Leonard Garcia Submission (rear-naked choke)Legacy Fighting Championship 23September 13, 201334:43 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (153 lbs) bout.
Loss18–11 (1)Kevin AguilarDecision (unanimous)Legacy Fighting Championship 17February 1, 201335:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States
Win18–10 (1)Ray BlodgetDecision (unanimous)Legacy Fighting Championship 15November 16, 201235:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss17–10 (1)David FuentesTKO (doctor stoppage)Ultimate Warrior Fighting 1: Huerta vs. War MachineNovember 26, 201134:51 Pharr, Texas, United States
Win17–9 (1)Marlon MathiasKO (punch)Quality EntertainmentApril 9, 201124:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss16–9 (1) David Douglas Technical submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy February 18, 201111:05 Austin, Texas, United StatesCatchweight (150 lbs) bout.
Win16–8 (1)Tim SnyderDecision (unanimous)King of Kombat 9: ResurrectionAugust 20, 201035:00 Austin, Texas, United States
NC15–8 (1) Anthony Morrison No ContestMatrix Fights 2June 11, 201031:09 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Win15–8 Dustin Neace TKO (corner stoppage)King of Kombat 7: Judgment DayAugust 29, 200920:10 Austin, Texas, United StatesWon King of Kombat Featherweight Championship. [11]
Loss14–8 Luis Palomino TKO (punches) Bellator 6 May 8, 200912:13 Robstown, Texas, United States
Loss14–7 Yahir Reyes Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 1 April 3, 200912:11 Hollywood, Florida, United States Featherweight debut; Bellator Season One Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win14–6James KingDecision (unanimous)King of Kombat 4July 26, 20085N/A Austin, Texas, United States
Loss13–6 Yves Edwards Submission (rear-naked choke) EliteXC: Renegade November 10, 200713:05 Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Win13–5Jay EstradaTKOKing of Kombat 1September 7, 200730:49 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss12–5 Josh Thomson Submission (rear-naked choke) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni June 22, 200711:42 San Jose, California, United StatesFor Strikeforce U.S. Lightweight Championship.
Win12–4Adam JohnsonSubmissionXtreme Fight Championship 8April 6, 200721:43 Beaumont, Texas, United States
Win11–4Adrian SanchezSubmission (punches)Xtreme Fight Championship 7August 19, 200620:34 Austin, Texas, United States
Win10–4Adam ArredondoDecision (unanimous)Renegades Extreme FightingFebruary 10, 200635:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Loss9–4Lee KingDecision (unanimous)World Extreme Fighting: HoustonJuly 16, 200533:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Win9–3Rocky LongDecision (split)Freestyle Fighting Championships 13December 10, 200435:00 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win8–3Josh SouderTKO (punches)Freestyle Fighting Championships 11: ExplosionSeptember 10, 200414:58 Biloxi, Mississippi, United States
Win7–3Randy HauerSubmission (rear-naked choke)Renegades Extreme Fighting: Art of WarJune 21, 20031N/A McAllen, Texas, United States
Win6–3Rocky LongDecision (unanimous)Renegades Extreme Fighting: Austin FightsMay 3, 200345:00 Austin, Texas, United States
Win5–3Takuhiro KamikozonoDecision (split)Renegades Extreme Fighting: ShowdownFebruary 15, 2003N/AN/A Austin, Texas, United States
Win4–3Randy VeraDecisionTalon Challenge 3November 1, 2002N/AN/A Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Win3–3George SarnevTKO (punches)Talon Challenge 3November 1, 2002N/AN/A Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
Loss2–3Rocky LongDecision (unanimous)Renegades Extreme FightingOctober 12, 200233:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss2–2Matt WarnerDecisionRenegades Extreme FightingJune 15, 20023N/A Houston, Texas, United States
Win2–1Patrick HeadDecisionRenegades Extreme FightingJune 15, 20023N/A Houston, Texas, United States
Loss1–1Jose SantibanezDecisionRenegades Extreme FightingNovember 17, 20013N/A Houston, Texas, United States
Win1–0Casey ErwinTKO (injury)Renegades Extreme FightingNovember 17, 200123:28 Houston, Texas, United States

Bare knuckle record

Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win0-1Leon MynhardtTKO (punches)World Bare Knuckle Fighting FederationNovember 9, 201820:56 Casper, Wyoming, United States

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