Fernando Gonzalez (fighter)

Fernando Gonzalez
Born (1983-09-15) 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 38
Wins 25
By knockout 9
By submission 7
By decision 9
Losses 13
By knockout 2
By submission 5
By decision 6
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]

Personal life

Gonzalez and his wife have children.[19]

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
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

Kickboxing record

Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

References

  1. ↑ http://www.bellator.com/articles/bellator-mma-fernando-gonzalez-pitbull-vs-straus
  2. ↑ http://www.pe.com/articles/gonzalez-758312-mma-bellator.html
  3. ↑ http://americanboxing.net/san-diego-muay-thai-live
  4. ↑ http://www.pe.com/articles/gonzalez-758312-mma-bellator.html
  5. ↑ "WEC 8 - Halloween Fury 2". Sherdog.com.
  6. ↑ "WEC 20 - Cinco de Mayhem". Sherdog.com.
  7. ↑ "WEC 23 - Hot August Fights". Sherdog.com.
  8. ↑ "WEC 25 - Las Vegas". Sherdog.com.
  9. ↑ "Carlos Condit, Paulo Filho Win Championship Bouts at WEC 29". MMAJunkie.com. August 6, 2007.
  10. ↑ "'Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal' results: Champ Melendez shuts out Masvidal". MMAJunkie.com. December 18, 2011.
  11. ↑ "Fernando Gonzalez vs. Karl Amoussou". Sherdog.com. July 25, 2014.
  12. ↑ "With Marius Zaromskis out, Karo Parisyan now meets Fernando Gonzalez at Bellator 127". TheMMAReport.com. September 23, 2014.
  13. ↑ "Bellator 127 results: Ex-champ Daniel Straus loads up and KOs Justin Wilcox". MMAJunkie.com. October 3, 2014.
  14. ↑ "4 fighters fail post-fight drug screenings following Bellator 127 in California". Sherdog.com. October 30, 2014.
  15. ↑ "CSAC issues fines, suspensions to 4 fighters who failed Bellator 127 drug tests". Sherdog.com. November 4, 2014.
  16. ↑ "Alexander-Zwicker Rematch, Zaromskis-Gonzalez Round Out Bellator 132 Main Card". Sherdog.com. December 9, 2014.
  17. ↑ Brent Brookhouse (March 31, 2015). "Three bouts announced for Bellator 137, including Mike Richman vs. Eduardo Dantas". mmajunkie.com.
  18. ↑ Steven Marrocco (2015-06-09). "Bellator's Mike Richman suspended two years after failed drug test". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-06-10.
  19. ↑ "Fernando Gonzalez: "I'm trying to finish the fight every single time I'm in the cage"". bellator.com. January 11, 2015.
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