Pearl Gonzalez

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Pearl Gonzalez
Born (1986-08-12) August 12, 1986 (age 37)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. [1]
Other namesThe Chi-Town Princess
Height5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
Weight125 lb (57 kg; 8 st 13 lb)
Division Strawweight
Flyweight
Reach68 in (173 cm) [2]
Style 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu, Boxing
Fighting out of San Diego, California, U.S. [3]
Team10th Planet San Diego (until 2021, 2022–present) [3]
Team Hurricane Awesome (2013–2021, 2022–present) [4] [3]
Team Serrano (2021–2022) [5] [3]
RankBrown Belt in 10th Planet Jiu-Jitsu [1]
Years active2012–present
Professional boxing record
Total2
Wins2
By knockout1
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout1
By submission5
By decision4
Losses5
By submission1
By decision4
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Pearl Gonzalez (born August 12, 1986) is an American mixed martial artist. She formerly competed for Ultimate Fighting Championships, and currently fights in the strawweight division of the Invicta Fighting Championships.

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Background

Gonzalez was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her parents were both drug and alcohol abusers, disturbing her childhood and adolescence. Her parents eventually separated, leaving Pearl with her father and rest of the siblings with their mother. Her father, after getting clean, placed her in combat sport classes when she was eleven years old. [6] [7] Gonzalez later trained in boxing, and won the Golden Gloves amateur championship in 2008. She stopped fighting for a while in order to raise her younger sister, but went back to fighting at 21 at Combat-Do in Cicero, IL under Grappling Hall of Famer Bob Schirmer. Pearl is currently the host of the Extra Rounds Podcast on UFC FIGHT PASS. [1]

She is of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Filipino, Irish descent. [8] [9]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Gonzalez started her amateur career in 2009, and fought professionally since 2012. [10] She competed for the Xtreme Fighting Championship, Xtreme Fighting Organization, Splode Fight Series, and Hoosier Fight Club. Gonzalez amassed a record of 6–1 prior to being signed by UFC. [10]

Ultimate Fighting Championships

Gonzalez made her promotional debut on April 8, 2017, at UFC 210 against Cynthia Calvillo. [11] She lost the fight via rear-naked choke. [12]

Her next fight came on October 7, 2017, facing Poliana Botelho at UFC 216. [13] She lost the fight via unanimous decision. [14]

After two losses at UFC, Gonzalez was released by UFC and she joined Invicta Fighting Championships shortly after. [15] [16]

Invicta Fighting Championships

Gonzalez made her promotional debut on March 24, 2018, at Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba against Kali Robbins. [17] and she won the fight via unanimous decision. [18]

Gonzalez faced Barbara Acioly on May 4, 2018, at Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner. [19] She submitted Acioly and won the fight. [20]

Gonzalez faced Daiane Firmino on September 1, 2018, at Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin. [21] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [22]

Gonzalez faced Vanessa Porto for the vacant Invicta FC Flyweight Championship at Invicta FC 34 on February 15, 2019. [23] She lost the fight via technical decision. [24]

On October 4, 2019, Gonzalez faced Brogan Walker-Sanchez at Invicta FC 37. [25] She won the fight via unanimous decision. [26]

Gonzalez faced Miranda Maverick at Invicta FC 39 on February 7, 2020. [27] She lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Gonzalez was then scheduled to face Erin Blanchfield for the vacant Invicta FC Flyweight Championship at Invicta FC 43 on November 20, 2020. [28] However, Gonzalez was forced to withdraw due to contracting COVID-19 and the bout was supposed to be postponed to the future. [29] However, her contract with the organization expired before she had the following bout. [3]

Post-Invicta

Gonzalez is scheduled to make her MMA return after three and a half years at XFC 50 on April 12, 2024 against Monica Medina. [30]

Bare-knuckle boxing

On April 22, 2021, it was announced that Gonzalez had signed a multi-fight contract with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship. [5] On June 1, 2021, it was announced that Gonzalez was expected to make her debut against Charisa Sigala at BKFC 18 on June 26, 2021. [31] She won the debut via unanimous decision. [32]

Her sophomore appearance came against Britain Hart at BKFC 22 on November 12, 2021. [33] She lost the fight via unanimous decision and subsequently stated that she will be moving away from the sport. [34] [35] This fight, however, earned her the Fight of the Night award. [36]

Professional boxing career

After winning her first two professional boxing bouts, she is expected to face Gina Mazany at Gamebred Boxing 4 on April 1, 2023. [37]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Bare-knuckle boxing

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches10 wins5 losses
By knockout10
By submission51
By decision44
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Monica MedinaXFC 50April 12, 2024 Lakeland, Florida, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Loss10–5 Miranda Maverick Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 39: Frey vs. Cummins II February 7, 202035:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win10–4 Brogan Walker-Sanchez Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 37: Gonzalez vs. Sanchez October 4, 201935:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Loss9–4 Vanessa Porto Technical Decision (unanimous) Invicta FC 34: Porto vs. Gonzalez February 15, 201942:34 Kansas City, Missouri, United States For the vacant Invicta FC Flyweight Championship. Bout was stopped as Gonzalez inadvertently poked Porto in the eye, rendering her unable to continue.
Win9–3Daiane FirminoDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 31: Jandiroba vs. Morandin September 1, 201835:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win8–3Barbara AciolySubmission (armbar) Invicta FC 29: Kaufman vs. Lehner May 4, 201811:30 Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win7–3Kali RobbinsDecision (unanimous) Invicta FC 28: Mizuki vs. Jandiroba March 24, 201835:00 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Loss6–3 Poliana Botelho Decision (unanimous) UFC 216 October 7, 201735:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss6–2 Cynthia Calvillo Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 210 April 8, 201733:45 Buffalo, New York, United States
Win6–1Katie Klimansky-CasimirSubmission (armbar)Hoosier Fight Club 28April 30, 201624:20 Hammond, Indiana, United States
Win5–1Valeria MejiaTKO (punches)Xtreme Fighting Organization 56August 15, 201613:34 Island Lake, Illinois, United States
Win4–1Katie Anita RunyanSubmission (armbar)Xplode Fight Series: HeatJuly 11, 201510:39 Valley Center, California, United States
Win3–1Nikki DuncanDecision (unanimous)Xtreme Fighting Organization 55April 25, 201535:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win2–1 Cortney Casey Submission (armbar)Xtreme Fighting Championships 26October 18, 201334:43 Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesWon the XFC Women's Strawweight championship.
Win1–1Suzie MonteroSubmission (armbar)Xtreme Fighting Championships 22February 22, 201314:56 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Loss0–1 Munah Holland Decision (majority)Ring of Combat 39February 10, 201035:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

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Professional boxing record

3 fights2 wins1 loss
By knockout10
By decision11
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
3Loss2–1 Gina Mazany MD6 Apr 1, 2023 Fiserv Forum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.
2Win2–0Ivana ColemanTKO1 (4), 1:15Nov 18, 2022Biloxi Civic Center, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.
1Win1–0Danielle WynnUD4Aug 19, 2022Biloxi Civic Center, Biloxi, Mississippi, U.S.

Bare knuckle boxing record

Professional record breakdown
2 matches1 win1 loss
By decision11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss1–1Britain HartDecision (unanimous) BKFC 22 November 12, 202152:00 Miami, Florida, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win1–0Charisa SigalaDecision (unanimous) BKFC 18 June 26, 202152:00 Miami, Florida, United States

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References

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  2. ↑ "Pearl Gonzalez | MMA Fighter Page | Tapology". Tapology. Retrieved March 28, 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 Free agent Pearl Gonzalez Focused On Boxing Career, But Not Ruling Out MMA Return. MMAjunkie.com . August 24, 2022 – via YouTube.
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  5. 1 2 Danny Segura (April 22, 2021). "Former UFC, Invicta FC fighter Pearl Gonzalez signs multi-fight deal with BKFC". MMAjunkie.com .
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  9. ↑ @PearlGonzalez (February 5, 2017). "I'm a variety pack lol mexican, Puerto Rican, Filipino and irish" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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  33. ↑ Alexander K. Lee (October 31, 2021). "Britain Hart vs. Pearl Gonzalez announced for BKFC 22". mmafighting.com.
  34. ↑ Matthew Wells (November 12, 2021). "BKFC 22 results: Britain Hart outpaces Pearl Gonzalez in intense five-round battle". MMAjunkie.com .
  35. ↑ Mike Heck (November 14, 2021). "Pearl Gonzalez says BKFC 22 loss to Britain Hart was her 'last bare-knuckle fight'".
  36. 1 2 BKFC (November 16, 2021). "BKFC Miami Bonuses". instagram.com.
  37. ↑ Danny Segura (February 6, 2023). "Anthony Pettis vs. Roy Jones Jr., Jose Aldo vs. Jeremy Stephens headline Gamebred Boxing 4 on April 1". MMAjunkie.com .
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