# Jason Gonzalez (fighter)

Jason Gonzalez (born February 28, 1990, in Torrance, California) is an American professional mixed martial artist who formerly competed in the lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

## Mixed martial arts career
### Early career

Gonzalez began his professional MMA career in 2011. Fighting mainly in his native California, Gonzalez amassed a record of 10 wins against 2 losses over the first five years of his career.

### The Ultimate Fighter

In 2015 Gonzalez was selected as one of the fighters on The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber as a member of Team Faber. In the opening round he faced Tim Welch and won via TKO in the second round. In the first elimination round he faced Abner Lloveras and lost the bout by unanimous decision.

### Ultimate Fighting Championship

Gonzalez made his official UFC debut at UFC 203 on September 10, 2016. He faced Drew Dober and lost the bout via knockout in the first round.
In his second fight for the promotion, Gonzalez faced J.C. Cottrell at UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña on January 28, 2017. He won via a D'arce choke submission in the first round to earn his first UFC win.
In his third fight for the promotion, Gonzalez faced Gregor Gillespie on September 16, 2017, at UFC Fight Night 116. He lost the back-and-forth fight via submission in the second round. Despite the loss, Gonzalez was awarded his first Fight of the Night bonus award.
Gonzalez faced Jim Miller on April 27, 2019, at UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
Gonzalez was released by UFC in December 2019.

## Championships and accomplishments

* Ultimate Fighting Championship
** Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Gregor Gillespie

## Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown :
| 16 matches | 11 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 4 | 2 |
| By submission | 7 | 3 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
| Loss | 11–5 | Jim Miller | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Jacaré vs. Hermansson | April 27, 2019 | 1 | 2:12 | Sunrise, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 11–4 | Gregor Gillespie | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC Fight Night: Rockhold vs. Branch | September 16, 2017 | 2 | 2:11 | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States | Fight of the Night. |
| Win | 11–3 | J.C. Cottrell | Submission (D'arce choke) | UFC on Fox: Shevchenko vs. Peña | January 28, 2017 | 1 | 3:54 | Denver, Colorado, United States | |
| Loss | 10–3 | Drew Dober | KO (punches) | UFC 203 | September 10, 2016 | 1 | 1:45 | Cleveland, Ohio, United States | |
| Win | 10–2 | Chris Padilla | TKO (punches) | RFA 38: Moisés vs. Emmers | June 3, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Costa Mesa, California, United States | |
| Win | 9–2 | Jessie Glass | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Gladiator Challenge: California State Championship Series | February 28, 2015 | 1 | 1:36 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 8–2 | Chad McEwen | KO (punch) | Gladiator Challenge: Holiday Beatings | December 20, 2015 | 1 | 0:50 | El Cajon, California, United States | |
| Win | 7–2 | Jake Albinio | Submission (triangle choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings | November 22, 2015 | 1 | 2:21 | Rancho Mirage, California, United States | |
| Win | 6–2 | Chad McEwen | Submission (armbar) | Gladiator Challenge: Glove Up | October 4, 2014 | 1 | 2:38 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 5–2 | Shane Johnson | Submission (triangle choke) | WFC 10: Fury of Heat | August 17, 2013 | 1 | 2:17 | Laughlin, Nevada, United States | Catchweight bout (159 lbs); Gonzalez missed weight. |
| Loss | 4–2 | Dionisio Ramirez | KO | Xplode Fight Series: Summer Fight Night 3 | June 21, 2013 | 1 | 1:42 | Twentynine Palms, California, United States | |
| Win | 4–1 | Christos Giagos | Submission (D'arce choke) | Respect in the Cage | May 19, 2012 | 2 | 4:14 | Pomona, California, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Shane Lees | Submission (armbar) | CWC: Operation Fight Night | April 14, 2012 | 1 | 3:33 | Fort Hood, Texas, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Dominic Clark | KO (punch) | Respect in the Cage | January 21, 2012 | 2 | 0:28 | Pomona, California, United States | |
| Win | 2–0 | Kerry Lattimer | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Xtreme Warfare: Inauguration | September 3, 2011 | 1 | 3:47 | Layton, Utah, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Chris Camacho | TKO (doctor stoppage) | KOTC: Next Generation | June 30, 2011 | 3 | 0:33 | Highland, California, United States | |