Fighter

Gabriel Gonzaga

"Napao"

17-12-0★ 3bonuses Brazil

BrazilLast 5

Pro bare-knuckle 1-0Grappling 10-4

17-12-0 · 16 finishes · Full stats →

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Gabriel Gonzaga holds a professional MMA record of 17-12-0. Gabriel Gonzaga has won 17 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 12 career losses, 10 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Gabriel Gonzaga lands 2.12 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 2.80 takedowns per 15 minutes. Gabriel Gonzaga also has 14 recorded Grappling bouts. Gabriel Gonzaga also has 1 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bout. Most recent fight: April 10, 2016. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height: 6'2"188 cm
Weight: 242 lbs110 kg
Reach: 76"193 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: 1979-05-18
Age: 47
Nationality: Brazil
Birthplace: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJNo-Gi GrapplingJudo

2023Champion · IBJJF World Master · black belt, master, ultra heavyweight
2019Champion · IBJJF World Master · black belt, master, super heavyweight
2006Champion · IBJJF Worlds · black belt, super heavyweight
2006Champion · Cbjjo World Cup · super heavyweight
2005Silver · ADCC · +99 kg
2005Runner-up · Cbjjo World Cup · super heavyweight
2004Champion · ADCC South American Championship · -88 kg
2003Runner-up · Cbjjo World Cup · super heavyweight and absolute
2002Bronze · IBJJF Worlds · black belt, absolute
2000Bronze · IBJJF Worlds · black belt, super heavyweight
1999Bronze · IBJJF Worlds · brown belt, super heavyweight
Black belt · BJJ · Wander Braga
AGE 14Started in Judo
AGE 14Started in BJJ

Camp

Squared BJJ · Worcester / Leominster, Massachusetts, US Instructor
Team Link · Ludlow, Massachusetts, US Founder Former
Macaco Gold Team · Sao Paulo, BR Former
Chute Boxe Academy · Curitiba, BR Former

Coaches

Wander Braga · Grappling coach
Marco Alvan · Grappling coach
Jorge 'Macaco' Patino · Grappling coach

Fight DNA

Grappling Specialist

UFCalendar's style model · Heavyweight roster (149 fighters)

Punch power97

Kick power79

Punch speed70

Kick speed61

Accuracy68

Takedowns98

Ground striking98

Submissions96

Chin77

Body strength82

Cardio55

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 12-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed2.12per min

45% accuracy

Strikes absorbed2.94per min

57% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.80per 15 min

39% success

Takedowns stuffed66%

Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Gabriel Gonzaga sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Gabriel Gonzaga has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $50,000.

★ FOTN ×2★ KOTN ×1

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 2 pre-2012 awards are not priced · amounts varied per event.

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Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Gabriel Gonzaga earns per fight.

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Career history

LOSS
vs Aleksander Emelianenko
RCC MMA 2: Emelianenko vs. Gonzaga· May 5, 2018· Heavyweight· 17-12 vs 27-7
TKO
R2 · 3:43
LOSS
vs Derrick Lewis
UFCUFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos· Apr 10, 2016· Heavyweight· 17-11 vs 15-4
TKO
R1 · 4:48
WIN
vs Konstantin Erokhin
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter Finale: Team McGregor vs Teab Faber· Dec 11, 2015· Heavyweight· 17-10 vs 9-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Mirko Filipovic
UFCUFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2· Apr 11, 2015· Heavyweight· 16-10 vs 31-11-2
TKO
R3 · 3:30
FOTN
LOSS
vs Matt Mitrione
UFCUFC Fight Night: Dos Santos vs Miocic· Dec 13, 2014· Heavyweight· 16-9 vs 9-3
TKO
R1 · 1:59
LOSS
vs Stipe Miocic
UFCUFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson· Jan 25, 2014· Heavyweight· 16-8 vs 11-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Shawn Jordan
UFCUFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos III· Oct 19, 2013· Heavyweight· 16-7 vs 15-5
TKO
R1 · 1:33
WIN
vs Dave Herman
UFCUFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· Jul 6, 2013· Heavyweight· 15-7 vs 21-6
TKO
R1 · 0:17
LOSS
vs Travis Browne
UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale· Apr 13, 2013· Heavyweight· 14-7 vs 14-1-1
TKO
R1 · 1:11
WIN
vs Ben Rothwell
UFCUFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· Jan 19, 2013· Heavyweight· 14-6 vs 30-9
SUB
R2 · 1:01
WIN
vs Ednaldo Oliveira
UFCUFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· Jan 14, 2012· Heavyweight· 13-6 vs 13-1-1
SUB
R1 · 3:22
WIN
vs Parker Porter
Reality Fighting· Oct 8, 2011· Heavyweight· 12-6 vs 6-3
SUB
R3 · 1:50
LOSS
vs Brendan Schaub
UFCUFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· Oct 23, 2010· Heavyweight· 11-6 vs 7-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Junior Dos Santos
UFCUFC Live: Vera vs Jones· Mar 21, 2010· Heavyweight· 11-5 vs 11-1
TKO
R1 · 3:53
WIN
vs Chris Tuchscherer
UFCUFC 102: COUTURE vs NOGUEIRA· Aug 29, 2009· Heavyweight· 11-4 vs 20-2
TKO
R1 · 2:27
LOSS
vs Shane Carwin
UFCUFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· Mar 6, 2009· Heavyweight· 10-4 vs 11-0
TKO
R1 · 1:09
WIN
vs Josh Hendricks
UFCUFC 91: COUTURE vs LESNAR· Nov 15, 2008· Heavyweight· 10-3 vs 16-5
TKO
R1 · 1:01
WIN
vs Justin McCully
UFCUFC 86: JACKSON vs GRIFFIN· Jul 5, 2008· Heavyweight· 9-3 vs 9-4-2
SUB
R1 · 1:57
LOSS
vs Fabricio Werdum
UFCUFC 80: RAPID FIRE· Jan 19, 2008· Heavyweight· 8-3 vs 10-3-1
TKO
R2 · 4:34
LOSS
vs Randy CoutureTitle bout
UFCUFC 74: RESPECT· Aug 25, 2007· Heavyweight· 8-2 vs 16-8
TKO
R3 · 1:37
FOTN
WIN
vs Mirko Filipovic
UFCUFC 70: NATIONS COLLIDE· Apr 21, 2007· Heavyweight· 8-1 vs 22-5-2
TKO
R1 · 4:51
KOTN
WIN
vs Carmelo Marrero
UFCUFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· Dec 30, 2006· Heavyweight· 7-1 vs 6-1
SUB
R1 · 3:22
WIN
vs Fabiano Scherner
UFCUFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie· May 26, 2006· Heavyweight· 6-1 vs 5-3
TKO
R2 · 0:24
WIN
vs Kevin Jordan
UFCUFC 56: Full Force· Nov 19, 2005· Heavyweight· 5-1 vs 8-4
TKO
R3 · 4:39
WIN
vs Walter Farias
Shooto Brasil· Oct 23, 2004· 4-1 vs 1-2-1
SUB
WIN
vs TBA
Jungle Fight· May 15, 2004· 3-1
SUB
LOSS
vs Fabricio Werdum
Jungle Fight· Sep 13, 2003· 2-1 vs 3-0-1
TKO
WIN
vs Branden Lee Hinkle
Meca World Vale Tudo· Aug 1, 2003· 2-0 vs 5-6
SUB
WIN
vs Cicero Costha
Sao Paulo Regional· Apr 2, 2003· 1-0 vs 0-2
SUB

Official UFC Ranking

Gabriel Gonzaga's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #11 Heavyweight
First ranked: Dec 30, 2013
Times ranked: 56

Heavyweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1657▼11
Peak: 1788Oct 19, 2013
Rated fights: 28

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Frequently asked questions

When does Gabriel Gonzaga fight next?

Gabriel Gonzaga has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Gabriel Gonzaga's record?

Gabriel Gonzaga's professional MMA record is 17-12-0.

Who is Gabriel Gonzaga fighting next?

Gabriel Gonzaga's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Gabriel Gonzaga fight last?

Gabriel Gonzaga most recently fought Derrick Lewis at UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos on Sunday, April 10, 2016, LOSS (TKO).

What weight class does Gabriel Gonzaga fight in?

Gabriel Gonzaga fights at Heavyweight.

How many knockouts does Gabriel Gonzaga have?

Gabriel Gonzaga has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Gabriel Gonzaga won?

Gabriel Gonzaga has won 3 UFC post-fight bonuses: 2× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night.

How tall is Gabriel Gonzaga?

Gabriel Gonzaga is 6'2" (188 cm) tall.

How much does Gabriel Gonzaga weigh?

Gabriel Gonzaga weighs 242 lbs (110 kg).

What is Gabriel Gonzaga's reach?

Gabriel Gonzaga has a reach of 76" (193 cm).

How old is Gabriel Gonzaga?

Gabriel Gonzaga is 47 years old (born May 18, 1979).

Where is Gabriel Gonzaga from?

Gabriel Gonzaga is from Brazil.

CAREER SUMMARY