Fernando Gonzalez (fighter)
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Fernando Esparza Gonzalez (born September 15, 1983) is an American
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who competes in the
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division. A professional competitor since 2003, Gonzalez has also competed for the WEC,
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,
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, and
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. Also a successful competitor in
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, Gonzalez is the former WBC National Muay Thai Cruiserweight Champion.


Background

Born in
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, Gonzalez began
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at the age of five. During high school, Gonzalez competed in
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and began training in
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after graduating at the age of 19.


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. After going 7–3 in his next ten bouts, Gonzalez returned to the promotion when he faced Jimmy Dexter at
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, defeating him via rear-naked choke submission. 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. Gonzalez faced Brendan Seguin at
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on January 20, 2007. He lost the fight via unanimous decision. In what would be his last fight for the promotion, Gonzalez faced
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at
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on August 5, 2007. He lost the fight via submission due to punches in the second round.


Strikeforce

Gonzalez made his
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debut at Strikeforce: Melendez vs. Masvidal on December 17, 2011. He faced Eddie Mendez and lost via split decision.


Bellator MMA

Gonzalez made his Bellator debut on July 25, 2014, when he faced Bellator season 6 welterweight tournament winner
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at Bellator 122. Despite coming in as an underdog, Gonzalez pulled off the upset, winning via unanimous decision. In his second appearance for Bellator, Gonzalez was expected to face Justin Baesman at Bellator 127 on October 3, 2014. However,
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's opponent, Marius Žaromskis, was removed from their scheduled bout on the same card, so Gonzalez stepped in as a replacement. He won the fight via TKO in the first round. In his post-fight drug test, Gonzalez tested positive for
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(THC). As a result, Gonzalez was suspended for 30 days in the state of California by the CSAC and fined $315. Gonzalez faced Marius Žaromskis at
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on January 16, 2015. He won the fight by unanimous decision. Gonzalez next faced
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at Bellator 137 on May 15, 2015. 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. On March 4, 2016, Gonzalez fought Gilbert Smith at Bellator 151. He won the fight by split decision. Gonzalez fought
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on November 19, 2016, at Bellator 165. He lost the fight via split decision. After his first loss in the promotion, Gonzalez was scheduled to face former Bellator Welterweight Champion, Andrey Koreshkov, at Bellator 174 on March 3, 2017. However, an injury forced Koreshkov out of the bout. Instead, Gonzalez faced Brandon Girtz at the event and won via unanimous decision. Gonzalez faced Brennan Ward at Bellator 182 on August 25, 2017. Originally a catchweight of 178 pounds, Gonzalez missed weight and came in at 180 pounds. He won the fight via a guillotine choke submission in the third round. Gonzalez faced Lorenz Larkin in a catchweight bout at Bellator 193 on January 26, 2018. Gonzalez missed weight for the third time in a row. After surviving a late flurry of strikes in the third round, Gonzalez lost the fight via unanimous decision and was subsequently released from the promotion.


Post-Bellator

Gonzalez faced Gabriel Checco on March 9, 2019 at California Xtreme Fighting (CXF 17) and won by split decision. Gonzalez faced
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on June 8, 2019 at ACA 96 on and lost by unanimous decision. Gonzalez faced Abubakar Vagaev on October 4, 2019 at ACA 100 and lost by unanimous decision. Gonzalez faced Ty Freeman on May 29, 2021 at J Street Fights 1 and won by knockout in the third round. Gonzalez faced Sidiah Parker on August 28, 2021 at NWFA 1: Retribution and lost by unanimous decision. Gonzalez faced
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on March 4, 2022 at Tuff-N-Uff 127 and lost by unanimous decision.


Bare-knuckle boxing


Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship

Gonzalez made his debut against Vincent Familari in a middleweight bout at BKFC: Knucklemania IV on April 27, 2024. He lost the bout by unanimous decision. Gonzalez was scheduled to face Kyle McElroy at BKFC Fight Night: Pechanga on July 12, 2024. McElroy was replaced by Rodney Thomas for unknown reasons. Gonzalez won the bout by unanimous decision. Gonzalez was scheduled to face Erick Lozano on January 18, 2025 at BKFC Fight Night: Pechanga. However, the bout was cancelled for unknown reasons.


Personal life

Gonzalez and his wife have children.


Mixed martial arts record

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Primm, Nevada Primm (formerly known as State Line) is an unincorporated town in Clark County, Nevada, United States, primarily notable for its position straddling Interstate 15 at the Nevada–California border. It sits on Ivanpah Dry Lake, which extends to ...
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San Jacinto, California San Jacinto ( , ; ) is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. It is located at the north end of the San Jacinto Valley, with Hemet, California, Hemet to its south and Beaumont, California, Beaumont to its north. The mountains ...
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San Jacinto, California San Jacinto ( , ; ) is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. It is located at the north end of the San Jacinto Valley, with Hemet, California, Hemet to its south and Beaumont, California, Beaumont to its north. The mountains ...
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Lemoore, California Lemoore (formerly La Tache and Lee Moore's) is a city in Kings County, California, United States. Lemoore is located west-southwest of Hanford, at an elevation of . It is part of the Hanford-Corcoran Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA Code 252 ...
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Paul Daley Paul Anthony Daley (born 21 February 1983) is a British former mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and kickboxer. A professional competitor from 2003 to 2022, Daley competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship, UFC, Bellator MMA, Bella ...
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