Gabriel Gonzaga

UFC |

TRAINING: Run, train striking with Ibere Reis (Muay Thai coach) in the morning, and train BJJ at night with my master, partner, and friend, Marco Alvan

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started in Rio de Janeiro in 1994, and went from White to Black Belt with the master Wander Braga. I was looking for a sport that would fit my size and abilities.

What ranks and titles have you held? Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. 2006 Mundials Champion, Heavyweight BJJ Black Belt GP 2004 Champion/ ADCC Trials Brazil Champion and ADCC 2005 second place, four-time BJJ national Champion / five-time Sao Paulo State Champion

Do you have any heroes? Rickson Gracie

What is your favorite technique? Arm bar.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means a lot! To fight in UFC is a dream to all fighters and it is the same to me. I will give my best! I will not lose that chance! I think right now it’s Napao’s time!!!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? To be a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you have to spend years of your life dedicated to the art. My college was BJJ.

What was your job before you started fighting? Bouncer/Bodyguard.

• Knockout of Mirko Cro Cop was the consensus Knockout of The Year for 2007.

• Two of his six losses have come to Fabricio Werdum, the first in his third fight in 2003.

• Has finished all his victories

• Has only gone the distance once as a pro.

• Nickname “Napao” means “big nose”

• Won KO of the Night award for Cro Cop fight; won Fight of the Night award for bout with Couture

Fight History

Skill Breakdown

Charts are compiled based on results from all fights.

Total Fights:	14
Record:	13-6-0
Summary:	Striking and submissions

Fighter Info

Nickname:	Napao
From:	Rio de Janeiro Brazil
Fights Out Of:	Ludlow, MA USA
Age:	32
Height:	6′ 1" ( 185 cm )
Weight:	242 lb ( 110 kg )

Striking

Total Attempted Strikes

409

45% Successful

185

Types of Successful Strikes

185

51% Standing

14%

35% Ground

Striking Defense

The percentage of total strikes avoided

Grappling

Total Takedowns

56% Successful

Grappling Totals by Type

Subm.

Passes

Sweeps

Takedown Defense

The percentage of total takedowns avoided

Result	Fighters	Event	Str	TD	Sub	Pass	Method	Replay
Win	Gabriel Gonzaga	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	2	2	1	3	R1Submission	Ways To Watch
Win	Ednaldo Oliveira	UFC® RIO: Aldo vs. Mendes Jan 14, 2012	0	0	0	0	R1Submission	Ways To Watch

Loss	Brendan Schaub	UFC® 121: LESNAR vs VELASQUEZ Oct 23, 2010	53	0	0	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu
Loss	Gabriel Gonzaga	UFC® 121: LESNAR vs VELASQUEZ Oct 23, 2010	37	0	1	0	R3Decision – Unanimous	Watch Ways To Watch UFC® Vault™ menu

Loss	Junior Dos Santos	UFC® on Versus: VERA vs JONES Mar 21, 2010	20	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Loss	Gabriel Gonzaga	UFC® on Versus: VERA vs JONES Mar 21, 2010	9	1	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Win	Gabriel Gonzaga	UFC® 102: COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA Aug 29, 2009	22	0	0	4	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch
Win	Chris Tuchscherer	UFC® 102: COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA Aug 29, 2009	0	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO	Ways To Watch

Loss	Shane Carwin	UFC® 96: JACKSON vs JARDINE Mar 7, 2009	4	0	0	0	R1KO/TKO

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