Carlos Michael "Mikey" Gomez (born May 8, 1982) is a Paraguayian former mixed martial artist. A professional from 2005 until 2015, he competed for Bellator, EliteXC, Cage Warriors, XFC, and RFA.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

After compiling a 2-0 amateur record in 2004, Gomez made his professional debut against 14-2-1 future UFC veteran Carlo Prater in February 2005. Gomez was defeated via unanimous decision after two rounds. After amassing a 6-3 record, Gomez was signed by EliteXC.

EliteXC

Gomez made his promotional debut at EliteXC: Street Certified, losing via unanimous decision in an upset to 1-1 Eric Bradley. After two wins in other promotions, he returned at EliteXC: Heat in October 2008, defeating then-undefeated Italian fighter Lorenzo Borgomeo via second-round armbar submission.

After the financial collapse of EliteXC in 2008, Gomez was signed by Bellator in 2009.

Bellator

Gomez made his promotional debut at Bellator 2 in May 2009 against Jesse Juarez. Gomez lost via first-round TKO.

He returned to face Juarez in a rematch at Bellator 10, losing again via unanimous decision.

After consecutive losses and falling to 9-7, Gomez faced War Machine (then known as Jon Coppenhaver) for the Xtreme Fighting Championships promotion. Gomez was defeated via third-round TKO. He returned to Bellator at Bellator 13 in May 2010, set to make his Middleweight debut. However, Gomez missed weight (187 lbs). Gomez won via unanimous decision.

Post-Bellator

Gomez went 7-5 in his next 12 fights, last appearing in 2015; a 26-second TKO loss.

Championships and accomplishments

  • Cage Warriors Fighting Championship CWFC Welterweight Championship (One time)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
30 matches17 wins13 losses
By knockout33
By submission124
By decision26
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss17–13Justin PolendeyTKO (punches)The Main EventAugust 1, 201510:26San Diego, California, United States
Loss17–12Dominic WatersDecision (unanimous)RFA 23: Murphy vs. WareFebruary 6, 201535:00Costa Mesa, California, United StatesWelterweight bout.
Loss17–11Francisco FranceSubmission (arm-triangle choke)RFA 21: Juusola vs. BaghdadDecember 5, 201411:43Costa Mesa, California, United StatesReturn to Middleweight.
Win17–10Khadzhimurat BestaevSubmission (rear-naked choke)Gladiator Challenge: Glove UpOctober 4, 201421:30San Jacinto, California, United StatesLight Heavyweight debut; won the vacant Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship.
Loss16–10Jaime JaraSubmission (front choke)Gladiator Challenge: RevengeJune 7, 2014N/AN/ALincoln, California, United StatesFor the Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship.
Win16–9Donald PalmerTKO (punches)Gladiator Challenge: Slug FestDecember 28, 201310:40San Jacinto, California, United States
Win15–9Ronald LeBreton Jr.Submission (armbar)BAMMA USA: Badbeat 9May 31, 201311:37Commerce, California, United States
Win14–9David JohnsonSubmission (arm-triangle choke)Xplode Fight Series: DevastationMay 18, 201312:10San Pasqual Valley, California, United States
Win13–9Edward DarbySubmission (armbar)Xplode Fight Series: RevanchaMarch 16, 201310:53San Pasqual Valley, California, United States
Loss12–9Josh SammanTKO (submission to punches)XFC 16: High StakesFebruary 10, 201213:37Knoxville, Tennessee, United States
Win12–8Mike BernhardSubmission (rear naked choke)XFC 14: ResurrectionOctober 21, 201123:50Orlando, Florida, United StatesGomez missed weight (187 lbs).
Win11–8James BrascoTKO (submission to punches)World Extreme Fighting 46April 22, 201114:33Orlando, Florida, United StatesMiddleweight debut.
Win10–8Moyses GabinDecision (unanimous)Bellator 13April 8, 201035:00Hollywood, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (187 lbs) bout; Gomez missed weight.
Loss9–8War MachineTKO (punches)XFC 9: EvolutionSeptember 5, 200930:19Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss9–7Jesse JuarezDecision (unanimous)Bellator 10June 5, 200935:00Ontario, California, United StatesCatchweight (175 lbs) bout.
Loss9–6Jesse JuarezTKO (punches)Bellator 2April 10, 200914:23Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss9–5André GalvãoSubmission (armbar)FSC: EvolutionDecember 14, 200813:59Hagersville, Ontario, Canada
Win9–4Lorenzo BorgomeoSubmission (armbar)EliteXC: HeatOctober 4, 200824:06Sunrise, Florida, United States
Win8–4Charles BlanchardSubmission (triangle choke)Cage Warriors: USA UnleashedAugust 23, 200812:01Orlando, Florida, United StatesWon the CWFC Welterweight Championship.
Win7–4Antonio GrantTKO (strikes)XFC 4: Judgment in the CageJune 28, 200810:27Tampa, Florida, United States
Loss6–4Eric BradleyDecision (unanimous)EliteXC: Street CertifiedFebruary 16, 200835:00Miami, Florida, United States
Win6–3Justin HaskinsSubmission (triangle choke)WEF: King of the StreetsDecember 1, 20072N/AKissimmee, Florida, United States
Win5–3Esteban RamosDecision (split)Knight FightOctober 27, 20073N/AOrlando, Florida, United States
Loss4–3Glenn MincerDecision (unanimous)World Extreme Fighting 8August 10, 200735:00Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Win4–2Shawn GaySubmission (rear-naked choke)Combat Fighting Championship 2September 23, 200621:47Orlando, Florida, United States
Win3–2Jeremy MaySubmission (armbar)Combat Fighting Championship 1July 15, 200621:49Orlando, Florida, United States
Win2–2Matt BrownSubmission (rear-naked choke)Absolute Fighting Championships 17June 24, 200613:35Florida, United States
Win1–2Tim StoutSubmission (triangle choke)Absolute Fighting Championships 16April 22, 200613:30Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Loss0–2Rick DelvecchioDecision (unanimous)Absolute Fighting Championships 13July 30, 200525:00Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Loss0–1Carlo PraterDecisionAbsolute Fighting Championships 11February 12, 200525:00Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

See also

List of male mixed martial artists

External links

from Sherdog