Mikey Gomez

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 Loss

Justin Polendey TKO (punches) The Main Event

San Diego, California, United States Loss

Dominic Waters Decision (unanimous) RFA 23: Murphy vs. Ware

Costa Mesa, California, United States Welterweight bout. Loss

Francisco France Submission (arm-triangle choke) RFA 21: Juusola vs. Baghdad

Costa Mesa, California, United States Return to Middleweight. Win

Khadzhimurat Bestaev Submission (rear-naked choke) Gladiator Challenge: Glove Up

San Jacinto, California, United States Light Heavyweight debut; won the vacant Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship. Loss

Jaime Jara Submission (front choke) Gladiator Challenge: Revenge

Lincoln, California, United States For the Gladiator Challenge Middleweight Championship. Win

Donald Palmer TKO (punches) Gladiator Challenge: Slug Fest

San Jacinto, California, United States Win

Ronald LeBreton Jr. Submission (armbar) BAMMA USA: Badbeat 9

Commerce, California, United States Win

David Johnson Submission (arm-triangle choke) Xplode Fight Series: Devastation

San Pasqual Valley, California, United States Win

Edward Darby Submission (armbar) Xplode Fight Series: Revancha

San Pasqual Valley, California, United States Loss

Josh Samman TKO (submission to punches) XFC 16: High Stakes

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States Win

Mike Bernhard Submission (rear naked choke) XFC 14: Resurrection

Orlando, Florida, United States Gomez missed weight (187 lbs). Win

James Brasco TKO (submission to punches) World Extreme Fighting 46

Orlando, Florida, United States Middleweight debut. Win

Moyses Gabin Decision (unanimous) Bellator 13

Hollywood, Florida, United States Catchweight (187 lbs) bout; Gomez missed weight. Loss

War Machine TKO (punches) XFC 9: Evolution

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Jesse Juarez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 10

Ontario, California, United States Catchweight (175 lbs) bout. Loss

Jesse Juarez TKO (punches) Bellator 2

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Loss

André Galvão Submission (armbar) FSC: Evolution

Hagersville, Ontario, Canada Win

Lorenzo Borgomeo Submission (armbar) EliteXC: Heat

Sunrise, Florida, United States Win

Charles Blanchard Submission (triangle choke) Cage Warriors: USA Unleashed

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Antonio Grant TKO (strikes) XFC 4: Judgment in the Cage

Tampa, Florida, United States Loss

Eric Bradley Decision (unanimous) EliteXC: Street Certified

Miami, Florida, United States Win

Justin Haskins Submission (triangle choke) WEF: King of the Streets

Kissimmee, Florida, United States Win

Esteban Ramos Decision (split) Knight Fight

Orlando, Florida, United States Loss

Glenn Mincer Decision (unanimous) World Extreme Fighting 8

Kissimmee, Florida, United States Win

Shawn Gay Submission (rear-naked choke) Combat Fighting Championship 2

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Jeremy May Submission (armbar) Combat Fighting Championship 1

Orlando, Florida, United States Win

Matt Brown Submission (rear-naked choke) Absolute Fighting Championships 17

Florida, United States Win

Tim Stout Submission (triangle choke) Absolute Fighting Championships 16

Boca Raton, Florida, United States Loss

Rick Delvecchio Decision (unanimous) Absolute Fighting Championships 13

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States Loss

Carlo Prater Decision Absolute Fighting Championships 11

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States