Nick Gonzalez | |
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Born |
Austin, Texas, United States |
March 3, 1981
Other names | The Ghost |
Nationality | American |
Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division |
Featherweight (145 lb) Lightweight (155 lb) |
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 | 31 |
Wins | 18 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 3 |
By decision | 9 |
Losses | 12 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 5 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Nick Gonzalez (born March 3, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist of Mexican descent. He has fought for Strikeforce, Elite Xtreme Combat and Bellator.
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 twelve victories and four losses before signing with Strikeforce.
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.
Gonzalez faced Yves Edwards on November 10, 2007 at EliteXC: Renegade. He lost via submission due to rear-naked choke in the first round.
Gonzalez faced David Douglas on February 18, 2011 at Strikeforce Challengers 14. He lost via technical submission in the first round.
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.
Gonzalez faced Luis Palomino on May 8, 2009 at Bellator 6. He lost via TKO in the first round.