Carlos Michael "Mikey" Gomez (born May 8, 1982) is a

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ian former

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. A professional from 2005 until 2015, he competed for

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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

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veteran

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in February 2005. Gomez was defeated via unanimous decision after two rounds. After amassing a 6-3 record, Gomez was signed by

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

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fighter Lorenzo Borgomeo via second-round armbar submission. After the financial collapse of EliteXC in 2008, Gomez was signed by

in 2009.

Bellator

Gomez made his promotional debut at

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in May 2009 against

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. Gomez lost via first-round TKO. He returned to face Juarez in a rematch at

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, losing again via unanimous decision. After consecutive losses and falling to 9-7, Gomez faced War Machine (then known as Jon Coppenhaver) for the

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promotion. Gomez was defeated via third-round TKO. He returned to Bellator at

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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

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Gomez, Mikey 1982 births Living people Paraguayan male mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu Paraguayan practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu Sportspeople from Ciudad del Este Sportspeople from Temecula, California Sportspeople from Newport Beach, California

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

EliteXC

Bellator

Post-Bellator

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References

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