Gabriel Gonzaga
“Napao”
Professional record
Last 5: LWLLL
Profile
- Age
- 47 (born May 18, 1979)
- Born in
- Rio de Janeiro
- Height
- 6' 2"
- Weight
- 242 lbs.
- Reach
- 76"
- Stance
- Orthodox
- UFC record
- 12-10
- Title fights
- 1
How the fights ended
Wins in the UFC12
- KO/TKO 7
- Submission 4
- Decision 1
Losses in the UFC10
- KO/TKO 8
- Decision 2
UFC career stats
Striking
- Significant strikes landed per minute
- 2.13 top 83%
- Significant strikes absorbed per minute
- 2.7
Grappling
- Takedowns per 15 minutes
- 2.62 top 14%
- Submission attempts per 15 minutes
- 1.2
Next fight
In the record book
About Gabriel Gonzaga
Gabriel Gonzaga "Napao" is a heavyweight mixed martial artist, born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on May 18, 1979. At 6' 2", Gonzaga has a 76" reach.
Gonzaga has fought professionally since 2003, debuting with Brazilian Gladiators. Gonzaga arrived in the UFC with a 4-1 record. The UFC debut came at UFC 56: Full Force in November 2005, where Gonzaga beat Kevin Jordan by KO/TKO. Across 22 fights in the UFC, Gonzaga is 12-10.
A finisher on the feet, Gonzaga has won 7 of 12 UFC fights by knockout. By the numbers, Gonzaga attempts more submissions than 90% of heavyweights and avoids strikes better than 88% of heavyweights.
The quickest UFC win of Gonzaga's career took 0:17, against Dave Herman at UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman. 8 of Gonzaga's 11 UFC finishes came in the first round. Gonzaga has never been submitted in the UFC. Gonzaga has fought Mirko Filipovic twice in the UFC (won, lost).
Gonzaga's most recent UFC appearance was at UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos in April 2016, where Gonzaga lost to Derrick Lewis.
UFC fight history
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L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head At Distance · R1 4:48
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos
Apr 10, 2016
5Str 1TD 0KD -
W
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
20Str 2TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Elbows to Head On Ground · R3 3:30
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2
Apr 11, 2015
19Str 2TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head In Clinch · R1 1:59
UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic
Dec 13, 2014
6Str 0TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson
Jan 25, 2014
29Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:33
UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3
Oct 19, 2013
8Str 0TD 1KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 0:17
Jul 6, 2013
3Str 0TD 1KD -
L
KO/TKO · Elbows to Head In Clinch · R1 1:11
1Str 0TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard · R2 1:01
Jan 19, 2013
17Str 3TD 0KD -
W
Submission · Rear Naked Choke · R1 3:22
Jan 14, 2012
2Str 2TD 0KD -
L
Decision - Unanimous · R3 5:00
Oct 23, 2010
37Str 0TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 3:53
Mar 21, 2010
9Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R1 2:27
Aug 29, 2009
22Str 0TD 1KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:09
Mar 7, 2009
5Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R1 1:01
Nov 15, 2008
12Str 0TD 1KD -
W
Submission · Kimura From Mount · R1 1:57
Jul 5, 2008
6Str 1TD 0KD -
L
KO/TKO · Punches to Head On Ground · R2 4:34
Jan 19, 2008
19Str 3TD 0KD -
L
Randy Couture Title
KO/TKO · Punches to Head From Half Guard · R3 1:37
Aug 25, 2007
11Str 0TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Kick to Head At Distance · R1 4:51
Apr 21, 2007
19Str 1TD 1KD -
W
Submission · Armbar From Mount · R1 3:22
Dec 30, 2006
4Str 1TD 0KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R2 0:24
May 27, 2006
16Str 3TD 1KD -
W
KO/TKO · Punch to Head At Distance · R3 4:39
Nov 19, 2005
23Str 2TD 1KD
Full MMA career
Gabriel Gonzaga is 17-12 across 29 professional fights in 7 promotions, since a pro debut on April 2, 2003 (Brazilian Gladiators). 7 of those fights were outside the UFC.
Pro wins17
- KO/TKO 8
- Submission 8
- Decision 1
Pro losses12
- KO/TKO 10
- Decision 2
- Finish rate
- 94% of wins
- Longest win streak
- 6
- Current streak
- 2 losses
Fights by promotion
| Promotion | Record | First fight |
|---|---|---|
| UFC | 12-10 | 2005 |
| Jungle Fight | 1-1 | 2003 |
| Brazilian Gladiators | 1-0 | 2003 |
| Meca | 1-0 | 2003 |
| RCC | 0-1 | 2018 |
| Reality Fighting | 1-0 | 2011 |
| Shooto | 1-0 | 2004 |
All professional fights
| Result | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| L | Alexander Emelianenko | May 5, 2018 |
| L | Derrick Lewis | Apr 10, 2016 |
| W | Konstantin Erokhin | Dec 11, 2015 |
| L | Mirko Filipović | Apr 11, 2015 |
| L | Matt Mitrione | Dec 13, 2014 |
| L | Stipe Miocic | Jan 25, 2014 |
| W | Shawn Jordan | Oct 19, 2013 |
| W | Dave Herman | Jul 6, 2013 |
| L | Travis Browne | Apr 13, 2013 |
| W | Ben Rothwell | Jan 19, 2013 |
| W | Ednaldo Oliveira | Jan 14, 2012 |
| W | Parker Porter | Oct 8, 2011 |
| L | Brendan Schaub | Oct 23, 2010 |
| L | Junior dos Santos | Mar 21, 2010 |
| W | Chris Tuchscherer | Aug 29, 2009 |
| L | Shane Carwin | Mar 7, 2009 |
| W | Josh Hendricks | Nov 15, 2008 |
| W | Justin McCully | Jul 5, 2008 |
| L | Fabrício Werdum | Jan 19, 2008 |
| L | Randy Couture | Aug 25, 2007 |
| W | Mirko Filipović | Apr 21, 2007 |
| W | Carmelo Marrero | Dec 30, 2006 |
| W | Fabiano Scherner | May 27, 2006 |
| W | Kevin Jordan | Nov 19, 2005 |
| W | Walter Farias | Oct 23, 2004 |
| W | Charlie Brown | May 15, 2004 |
| L | Fabrício Werdum | Sep 13, 2003 |
| W | Branden Lee Hinkle | Aug 1, 2003 |
| W | Cicero Costa | Apr 2, 2003 |
Full professional record from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Quick answers
What is Gabriel Gonzaga's record?
Gabriel Gonzaga's professional MMA record is 17 wins, 12 losses and 0 draws.
How old is Gabriel Gonzaga?
Gabriel Gonzaga is 47 years old, born on May 18, 1979.
How tall is Gabriel Gonzaga and what is their reach?
Gabriel Gonzaga stands 6' 2" with a 76" reach.
Who did Gabriel Gonzaga fight last?
Gabriel Gonzaga lost to Derrick Lewis by KO/TKO at UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos on Apr 10, 2016.
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