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.

Not to be confused with Nicholas Gonzalez.
Nick Gonzalez
Born (1981-03-03) March 3, 1981
Austin, Texas, United States
Other namesThe Ghost
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
DivisionFeatherweight
Lightweight
Reach66.0 in (168 cm)
Fighting out ofAustin, Texas, United States
TeamAlliance 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

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
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References
  1. Ian Morales (January 5, 2009). "Interview: Nick "The Ghost" Gonzalez". Austinvida.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  2. MMAweekly.com staff (June 22, 2007). "Live results: Shamrock vs. Baroni". MMAweekly.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  3. Dann Stupp (November 11, 2007). ""EliteXC: Renegade" results -- KJ Noons upsets Nick Diaz for 160-Pound title". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  4. Dann Stupp (February 18, 2011). "Strikeforce Challengers 14 results: In videogame-like scrap, Healy edges Beerbohm". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  5. Kris Karkoski (April 4, 2009). "Bellator 1 results: Masvidal, Alvarez advance". MMAfrenzy.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  6. Brian Knapp (May 8, 2009). "Soto, Reyes advance in Bellator tournament". Sherdog.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  7. Alexander, Mookie (2015-09-24). "Bellator lightweight misses lightweight, welterweight limit for Ryan Couture fight". bloodyelbow.com. Retrieved 2015-09-25.
  8. MMAjunkie.com staff (November 16, 2012). "Legacy FC 15 results: Drysdale remains perfect, Gonzalez outlasts Blodget". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  9. MMAjunkie.com staff (February 2, 2013). "Legacy FC 17 results: Dan Hornbuckle outstrikes Pete Spratt for decision sweep". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
  10. MMAjunkie.com staff (September 14, 2013). "Legacy FC 23 results: Tim Means retires Pete Spratt, Garcia shines". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved September 14, 2013.
  11. "Judgement Day official results". Mixedmartialarts.com. Retrieved August 16, 2013.
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