Ultimate Fighting Calendar
UFCUFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Gabriel Gonzaga
BrazilGabriel Gonzaga
“Napao”
17-11-0
RESULT

Gabriel Gonzaga def. Carmelo Marrero (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:22
Carmelo Marrero
United StatesCarmelo Marrero
“The Fury”
16-6-0 (1 NC)
Saturday, December 30, 2006
MGM Grand Garden Arena

Gabriel Gonzaga defeated Carmelo Marrero by Submission in round 1 (3:22) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2, held Saturday, December 30, 2006 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Fight stats

Gabriel Gonzaga
Carmelo Marrero
0
Knockdowns
0
4 of 10
Significant strikes
1 of 2
40%
Sig. strike accuracy
50%
23 of 33
Total strikes
6 of 7
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 1
100%
Takedown accuracy
0%
3
Submission attempts
0
0
Reversals
0
2:57
Control time
0:00
Significant strikes by target
4 of 10
Head
1 of 2
0 of 0
Body
0 of 0
0 of 0
Leg
0 of 0
1 of 3
Distance
0 of 1
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
3 of 7
Ground
1 of 1

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
4 of 10
Sig. str.
1 of 2
23 of 33
Total str.
6 of 7
1 of 1
Takedowns
0 of 1
3
Sub. att
0
2:57
Ctrl
0:00

Frequently asked questions

Who won Gabriel Gonzaga vs Carmelo Marrero?

Gabriel Gonzaga defeated Carmelo Marrero by Submission in round 1 (3:22) in the Heavyweight bout of UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2, held Saturday, December 30, 2006 at MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Referee
Herb Dean
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Gabriel Gonzaga 57%43% Carmelo Marrero

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

17-11-0
Record
16-6-0 (1 NC)
1570
Elo rating
1523
0
Win Streak
0
47
Age
45
6'2"
188 cm
Height
6'0"
183 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
73"
185 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
Brazil
Nationality
United States

Striking Profile

2.12
SLpM
0.84
45%
Str. Acc.
34%
2.94
SApM
2.04
57%
Str. Def.
54%

Grappling Profile

2.80
TD Avg.
3.21
39%
TD Acc.
36%
66%
TD Def.
36%
1.10
Sub. Avg.
0.90

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Gabriel Gonzaga · 1-4
  • L
    Derrick Lewis
    UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos SantosSun, Apr 10, 2016
    TKO · R1 · 4:48 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Konstantin Erokhin
    The Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs Teab FaberFri, Dec 11, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Mirko Filipovic
    UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2Sat, Apr 11, 2015
    TKO · R3 · 3:30 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Matt Mitrione
    UFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs MiocicSat, Dec 13, 2014
    TKO · R1 · 1:59 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Stipe Miocic
    UFC on FOX: Henderson vs ThomsonSat, Jan 25, 2014
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
Carmelo Marrero · 1-3
  • L
    Ryan Bader
    UFC Fight Night: Condit vs KampmannWed, Apr 1, 2009
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Wilson Gouveia
    UFC 71: LIDDELL vs JACKSONSun, May 27, 2007
    Submission · R1 · 3:06 · Light Heavyweight
  • L
    Gabriel Gonzaga
    UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2Sat, Dec 30, 2006
    Submission · R1 · 3:22 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Cheick Kongo
    UFC 64: UNSTOPPABLESat, Oct 14, 2006
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 22 fights · 4 fights
13.3
Avg sig. strikes
6.8
1.09
Avg takedowns
1.50
1:41
Avg control time
2:31
37
Career high strikes
16
3
Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Gabriel Gonzaga
Strike target
Carmelo Marrero
63%
Head
48%
14%
Body
37%
22%
Leg
15%
Gabriel Gonzaga
Strike position
Carmelo Marrero
53%
Distance
33%
15%
Clinch
0%
32%
Ground
67%