Fernando Gonzalez (fighter)
| Fernando Gonzalez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
September 15, 1983 Escondido, California, United States[1] |
| Other names | The Menifee Maniac |
| Residence | Murrieta, California, United States[2] |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
| Division |
Welterweight Middleweight Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 68.0 in (173 cm) |
| Fighting out of | Menifee, California, United States |
| Team | Next Generation |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Kickboxing record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Losses | 3 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 39 |
| Wins | 25 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| By submission | 7 |
| By decision | 9 |
| Losses | 14 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 5 |
| By decision | 7 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Fernando Gonzalez (born September 15, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in Bellator's welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2003, Gonzalez has also competed for the WEC, King of the Cage and Strikeforce. Also a successful competitor in Muay Thai, Gonzalez is the former WBC National Muay Thai cruiserweight champion.[3]
Background
Born in Escondido, California, Gonzalez began boxing at the age of five. During high school, Gonzalez competed in football and began training in mixed martial arts after graduating at the age of 19.[4]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career: WEC
Gonzalez made his MMA and WEC debut against Mike Castillo on October 17, 2003 at WEC 8. He was victorious via first-round TKO.[5]
After going 7–3 in his next ten bouts, Gonzalez returned to the promotion when he faced Jimmy Dexter at WEC 20, defeating him via rear-naked choke submission.[6]
He next faced Alex Stiebling at WEC 23 on August 17, 2006. He won the fight via TKO due to a doctor stoppage in the first round.[7]
Gonzalez faced Brendan Seguin at WEC 25 on January 20, 2007. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[8]
In what would be his last fight for the promotion, Gonzalez faced Hiromitsu Miura at WEC 29 on August 5, 2007. He lost the fight via submission due to punches in the second round.[9]
Strikeforce
Gonzalez made his Strikeforce debut at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal on December 17, 2011. He faced Eddie Mendez and lost via split decision.[10]
Bellator MMA
Gonzalez made his Bellator debut on July 25, 2014 when he faced Bellator season 6 welterweight tournament winner Karl Amoussou at Bellator 122. Despite coming in as an underdog, Gonzalez pulled off the upset, winning via unanimous decision.[11]
In his second appearance for Bellator, Gonzalez was expected to face Justin Baesman at Bellator 127 on October 3, 2014. However, Karo Parisyan's opponent, Marius Žaromskis, was removed from their scheduled bout on the same card, so Gonzalez stepped in as a replacement.[12] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[13] In his post-fight drug test, Gonzalez tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).[14] As a result, Gonzalez was suspended for 30 days in the state of California by the CSAC and fined $315.[15]
Gonzalez faced Marius Žaromskis at Bellator 132 on January 16, 2015.[16] He won the fight by unanimous decision.
Gonzalez next faced Curtis Millender at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015.[17] He won the fight via submission in the third round, bringing his Bellator record to 4-0. After the fight it was revealed by the CSAC that Gonzalez tested positive for marijuana; his second violation while with the promotion.[18]
On March 4, 2016, Gonzalez fought Gilbert Smith at Bellator 151. He won the fight by split decision.[19]
Gonzalez fought Michael Page on November 19, 2016 at Bellator 165.[20] He lost the fight via split decision; resulting in his first loss within the promotion.
Personal life
Gonzalez and his wife have children.[21]
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 39 matches | 25 wins | 14 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 2 |
| By submission | 7 | 5 |
| By decision | 9 | 7 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 25–14 | Michael Page | Decision (split) | Bellator 165 | November 19, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 25–13 | Gilbert Smith | Decision (split) | Bellator 151 | March 4, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
| Win | 24–13 | Curtis Millender | Submission (guillotine choke) | Bellator 137 | May 15, 2015 | 3 | 1:14 | Temecula, California, United States | Gonzalez tested positive for marijuana metabolites in post-fight drug test. |
| Win | 23–13 | Marius Žaromskis | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 132 | January 16, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Win | 22–13 | Karo Parisyan | TKO (punches) | Bellator 127 | October 3, 2014 | 1 | 1:43 | Temecula, California, United States | Catchweight (173 lbs) bout. Gonzalez tested positive for THC in his post-fight drug test. |
| Win | 21–13 | Karl Amoussou | Decision (unanimous) | Bellator 122 | July 25, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | Temecula, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20–13 | David Mitchell | TKO (punches) | WFC 8: Avila vs. Berkovic | February 15, 2014 | 3 | 1:45 | Sacramento, California, United States | |
| Loss | 20–12 | Max Griffin | Decision (split) | WFC 7: Griffin vs. Gonzalez | November 16, 2013 | 5 | 5:00 | Sacramento, California, United States | For interim WCFC middleweight championship. |
| Win | 20–11 | Kenny Ento | Decision (unanimous) | Gladiator Challenge: Showdown | May 25, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Woodlake, California, United States | |
| Win | 19–11 | Lucas Gamaza | Decision (unanimous) | Red Canvas: Art of Submission 3 | October 27, 2012 | 3 | 5:00 | Stockton, California, United States | |
| Win | 18–11 | Theodore Whitfield | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge | September 29, 2012 | 1 | 1:02 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Loss | 17–11 | Eddie Mendez | Decision (split) | Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal | December 17, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | San Diego, California, United States | |
| Loss | 17–10 | Joe Williams | Decision (split) | Respect in the Cage | June 4, 2011 | 5 | 5:00 | Pomona, California, United States | For RITC middleweight championship. |
| Loss | 17–9 | Brent Cooper | Decision (unanimous) | Respect in the Cage | April 23, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Pomona, California, United States | |
| Win | 17–8 | Nick Zarate | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Never Quit | November 8, 2009 | 1 | 0:47 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 16–8 | Frank Avant | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: High Impact | July 23, 2009 | 1 | 0:21 | Pauma Valley, California, United States | |
| Loss | 15–8 | Tony Lopez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Storm | May 16, 2009 | 5 | 1:48 | Lake Elsinore, California, United States | For KOTC light heavyweight championship. |
| Win | 15–7 | Larry Mays | TKO (elbows) | Gladiator Challenge: Venom | April 23, 2009 | 1 | 1:53 | Pauma Valley, California, United States | |
| Loss | 14–7 | Tony Lopez | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Misconduct | October 16, 2008 | 2 | 1:37 | Highland, California, United States | For KOTC light heavyweight championship. |
| Win | 14–6 | Hector Urbina | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC: Fight Nite @ The Shrine | April 19, 2008 | 1 | 2:10 | Los Angeles, California, United States | |
| Loss | 13–6 | Jay Martinez | TKO (punches) | MMA Xtreme 15 | November 16, 2007 | 2 | 3:11 | Mexico City, Mexico | |
| Loss | 13–5 | Hiromitsu Miura | Submission (punches) | WEC 29 | August 5, 2007 | 2 | 3:35 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 13–4 | Joe Atoe | TKO (punches) | MMA Xtreme 12 | June 30, 2007 | 1 | 2:31 | Mexicali, Mexico | |
| Win | 12–4 | Jay Carter | Decision (unanimous) | X-1: Extreme Fighting 2 | March 17, 2007 | 3 | 3:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 11–4 | Brendan Seguin | Decision (unanimous) | WEC 25 | January 20, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–3 | Umar Luv | Submission (injury) | KOTC: Destroyer | December 1, 2006 | 2 | 0:28 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 10–3 | Alex Stiebling | TKO (doctor stoppage) | WEC 23 | August 17, 2006 | 1 | 2:35 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–3 | Jimmy Dexter | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEC 20 | May 5, 2006 | 1 | 4:09 | Lemoore, California, United States | |
| Loss | 8–3 | Danny Higgins | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Extreme Wars 2: X-1 | March 18, 2006 | 2 | N/A | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Ray Lizama | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC 63: Final Conflict | December 2, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Aaron Torres | Submission (punches) | KOTC 58: Prime Time | August 5, 2005 | 1 | 1:33 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Sidney Silva | Decision (unanimous) | Extreme Wars: X-1 | July 2, 2005 | 3 | 5:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii, United States | |
| Loss | 5–2 | Miguel Gutierrez | Submission (armbar) | KOTC: Mortal Sins | May 7, 2005 | 1 | 1:42 | Primm, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 5–1 | Reggie Orr | Decision (majority) | KOTC 49: Soboba | March 20, 2005 | 2 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Reggie Orr | Submission (injury) | KOTC 44: Revenge | November 14, 2004 | 2 | 2:38 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Travis Goodman | KO (punch) | KOTC 41: Relentless | September 24, 2004 | 1 | 0:25 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Scott Sepulveda | TKO (punches) | KOTC 39: Hitmaster | August 6, 2004 | 1 | 3:28 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Eric Escobedo | Decision | Pit Fighting Championship | February 7, 2004 | 3 | 5:00 | California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Mike Castillo | TKO (punches) | WEC 8 | October 17, 2003 | 1 | 1:27 | Lemoore, California, United States |
Kickboxing record
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Win (0 (T)KO's), 3 Losses
Legend: Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes | ||||||||||||||||||
References
- ↑ http://www.bellator.com/articles/bellator-mma-fernando-gonzalez-pitbull-vs-straus
- ↑ http://www.pe.com/articles/gonzalez-758312-mma-bellator.html
- ↑ http://americanboxing.net/san-diego-muay-thai-live
- ↑ http://www.pe.com/articles/gonzalez-758312-mma-bellator.html
- ↑ "WEC 8 - Halloween Fury 2". Sherdog.com.
- ↑ "WEC 20 - Cinco de Mayhem". Sherdog.com.
- ↑ "WEC 23 - Hot August Fights". Sherdog.com.
- ↑ "WEC 25 - Las Vegas". Sherdog.com.
- ↑ "Carlos Condit, Paulo Filho Win Championship Bouts at WEC 29". MMAJunkie.com. August 6, 2007.
- ↑ "'Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal' results: Champ Melendez shuts out Masvidal". MMAJunkie.com. December 18, 2011.
- ↑ "Fernando Gonzalez vs. Karl Amoussou". Sherdog.com. July 25, 2014.
- ↑ "With Marius Zaromskis out, Karo Parisyan now meets Fernando Gonzalez at Bellator 127". TheMMAReport.com. September 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Bellator 127 results: Ex-champ Daniel Straus loads up and KOs Justin Wilcox". MMAJunkie.com. October 3, 2014.
- ↑ "4 fighters fail post-fight drug screenings following Bellator 127 in California". Sherdog.com. October 30, 2014.
- ↑ "CSAC issues fines, suspensions to 4 fighters who failed Bellator 127 drug tests". Sherdog.com. November 4, 2014.
- ↑ "Alexander-Zwicker Rematch, Zaromskis-Gonzalez Round Out Bellator 132 Main Card". Sherdog.com. December 9, 2014.
- ↑ Brent Brookhouse (March 31, 2015). "Three bouts announced for Bellator 137, including Mike Richman vs. Eduardo Dantas". mmajunkie.com.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-06-09). "Bellator's Mike Richman suspended two years after failed drug test". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-10.
- ↑ "Bellator 151 Results: Play-by-Play, Updates & Round-by-Round Scoring". sherdog.com. 4 March 2016.
- ↑ "Bellator's Michael Page to face Gonzalez in San Jose Nov. 19". bigstory.ap.org. 26 August 2016.
- ↑ "Fernando Gonzalez: "I'm trying to finish the fight every single time I'm in the cage"". bellator.com. January 11, 2015.