Nick Gonzalez
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.
| Nick Gonzalez | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 3, 1981 Austin, Texas, United States |
| Other names | The Ghost |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 66.0 in (168 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Team | Alliance MMA Vasquez Academy Paragon Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 33 |
| Wins | 20 |
| By knockout | 6 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 11 |
| Losses | 12 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 5 |
| No contests | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
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.
He compiled a record of 12-4 before signing with Strikeforce.
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]
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]
Gonzalez faced David Douglas on February 18, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers 14. He lost via technical submission in the first round.[4]
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
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 33 matches | 20 wins | 12 losses |
| By knockout | 6 | 2 |
| By submission | 3 | 5 |
| By decision | 11 | 5 |
| No contests | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 20-12 (1) | James King | Decision (unanimous) | Strike League 2: Rumble at the Rock | August 25, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Round Rock, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 19–12 (1) | Warren Stewart | Decision (split) | Bellator 161 | September 16, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Cedar Park, Texas, United States | Catchweight (158 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 18–12 (1) | Leonard Garcia | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Legacy Fighting Championship 23 | September 13, 2013 | 3 | 4:43 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | Catchweight (153 lbs) bout. |
| Loss | 18–11 (1) | Kevin Aguilar | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy Fighting Championship 17 | February 1, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | San Antonio, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 18–10 (1) | Ray Blodget | Decision (unanimous) | Legacy Fighting Championship 15 | November 16, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 17–10 (1) | David Fuentes | TKO (doctor stoppage) | Ultimate Warrior Fighting 1: Huerta vs. War Machine | November 26, 2011 | 3 | 4:51 | Pharr, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 17–9 (1) | Marlon Mathias | KO (punch) | Quality Entertainment | April 9, 2011 | 2 | 4:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 16–9 (1) | David Douglas | Technical submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce Challengers: Beerbohm vs. Healy | February 18, 2011 | 1 | 1:05 | Austin, Texas, United States | Catchweight (150 lbs) bout. |
| Win | 16–8 (1) | Tim Snyder | Decision (unanimous) | King of Kombat 9: Resurrection | August 20, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| NC | 15–8 (1) | Anthony Morrison | No Contest | Matrix Fights 2 | June 11, 2010 | 3 | 1:09 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | |
| Win | 15–8 | Dustin Neace | TKO (corner stoppage) | King of Kombat 7: Judgment Day | August 29, 2009 | 2 | 0:10 | Austin, Texas, United States | Won King of Kombat Featherweight Championship.[11] |
| Loss | 14–8 | Luis Palomino | TKO (punches) | Bellator 6 | May 8, 2009 | 1 | 2:13 | Robstown, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 14–7 | Yahir Reyes | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Bellator 1 | April 3, 2009 | 1 | 2:11 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | Featherweight debut; Bellator Season One Featherweight Tournament Quarterfinal. |
| Win | 14–6 | James King | Decision (unanimous) | King of Kombat 4 | July 26, 2008 | 5 | N/A | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 13–6 | Yves Edwards | Submission (rear-naked choke) | EliteXC: Renegade | November 10, 2007 | 1 | 3:05 | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 13–5 | Jay Estrada | TKO | King of Kombat 1 | September 7, 2007 | 3 | 0:49 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 12–5 | Josh Thomson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Baroni | June 22, 2007 | 1 | 1:42 | San Jose, California, United States | For Strikeforce U.S. Lightweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–4 | Adam Johnson | Submission | Xtreme Fight Championship 8 | April 6, 2007 | 2 | 1:43 | Beaumont, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Adrian Sanchez | Submission (punches) | Xtreme Fight Championship 7 | August 19, 2006 | 2 | 0:34 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Adam Arredondo | Decision (unanimous) | Renegades Extreme Fighting | February 10, 2006 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Lee King | Decision (unanimous) | World Extreme Fighting: Houston | July 16, 2005 | 3 | 3:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Rocky Long | Decision (split) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 13 | December 10, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 8–3 | Josh Souder | TKO (punches) | Freestyle Fighting Championships 11: Explosion | September 10, 2004 | 1 | 4:58 | Biloxi, Mississippi, United States | |
| Win | 7–3 | Randy Hauer | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Renegades Extreme Fighting: Art of War | June 21, 2003 | 1 | N/A | McAllen, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 6–3 | Rocky Long | Decision (unanimous) | Renegades Extreme Fighting: Austin Fights | May 3, 2003 | 4 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 5–3 | Takuhiro Kamikozono | Decision (split) | Renegades Extreme Fighting: Showdown | February 15, 2003 | N/A | N/A | Austin, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 4–3 | Randy Vera | Decision | Talon Challenge 3 | November 1, 2002 | N/A | N/A | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 3–3 | George Sarnev | TKO (punches) | Talon Challenge 3 | November 1, 2002 | N/A | N/A | Corpus Christi, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 2–3 | Rocky Long | Decision (unanimous) | Renegades Extreme Fighting | October 12, 2002 | 3 | 3:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 2–2 | Matt Warner | Decision | Renegades Extreme Fighting | June 15, 2002 | 3 | N/A | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Patrick Head | Decision | Renegades Extreme Fighting | June 15, 2002 | 3 | N/A | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Jose Santibanez | Decision | Renegades Extreme Fighting | November 17, 2001 | 3 | N/A | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Casey Erwin | TKO (injury) | Renegades Extreme Fighting | November 17, 2001 | 2 | 3:28 | Houston, Texas, United States |
Bare knuckle record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 1 match | 0 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 0-1 | Leon Mynhardt | TKO (punches) | World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation | November 9, 2018 | 2 | 0:56 | Casper, Wyoming, United States |
References
- Ian Morales (January 5, 2009). "Interview: Nick "The Ghost" Gonzalez". Austinvida.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- MMAweekly.com staff (June 22, 2007). "Live results: Shamrock vs. Baroni". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- Dann Stupp (November 11, 2007). ""EliteXC: Renegade" results -- KJ Noons upsets Nick Diaz for 160-Pound title". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- Dann Stupp (February 18, 2011). "Strikeforce Challengers 14 results: In videogame-like scrap, Healy edges Beerbohm". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- Kris Karkoski (April 4, 2009). "Bellator 1 results: Masvidal, Alvarez advance". MMAfrenzy.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- Brian Knapp (May 8, 2009). "Soto, Reyes advance in Bellator tournament". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- Alexander, Mookie (2015-09-24). "Bellator lightweight misses lightweight, welterweight limit for Ryan Couture fight". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
- MMAjunkie.com staff (November 16, 2012). "Legacy FC 15 results: Drysdale remains perfect, Gonzalez outlasts Blodget". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- MMAjunkie.com staff (February 2, 2013). "Legacy FC 17 results: Dan Hornbuckle outstrikes Pete Spratt for decision sweep". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
- MMAjunkie.com staff (September 14, 2013). "Legacy FC 23 results: Tim Means retires Pete Spratt, Garcia shines". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
- "Judgement Day official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.