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Gabriel Gonzaga

Nickname Napao Birthdate 5/18/1979
Height / Weight 6'2" - 255 Place of Birth Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

UFC 142 results: Gabriel Gonzaga defeats Ednaldo Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:22 of round 1.

Gabriel Gonzaga is a skilled BJJ fighter currently signed with the UFC. In 2007, he defeated Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic with a shocking head kick knockout, earning himself a title shot against Randy Couture. He lost the title bout and has had mixed results in the UFC since, but remains a dangerous opponent for most any heavyweight.

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UFC 160 fight card: Junior dos Santos vs Mark Hunt preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 23, 2013 7:00 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 160 co-main event between heavyweights Junior dos Santos and Mark Hunt. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Alistair Overeem vs. Travis Browne set for UFC on FOX Sports 1 debut

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on May 22, 2013 4:17 PM EDT

Alistair Overeem will return to the Octagon against Travis Browne for the UFC on FS1 main card, but it won't headline the event in Boston on Aug. 17.

UFC on Fox Sports 1: Travis Browne vs Alistair Overeem booked for Boston

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on May 22, 2013 3:54 PM EDT

UFC on Fox Sports 1 just got beefier with a thrilling heavyweight showdown featuring powerful sluggers Alistair Overeem and Travis Browne for the TD Garden on Aug. 17, 2013 in Boston, Massachusetts. Get all the details, inside.

Bryan Caraway denies elbowing Cat Zingano in head, defends Pat Healy marijuana comments

by Adam Guillen Jr. from MMAmania.com on May 20, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

Bryan Caraway responds to Cat Zingano elbow with statement, denies backstage incident at TUF 17 Finale weigh-in and clarifies remarks that may have been misinterpreted about marijuana following Pat Healy's positive UFC 159 drug test.

Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight, battles Ben Rothwell at UFC 164

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 16, 2013 1:38 PM EDT

Following an inconsistent run a light heavyweight, Brandon Vera returns to heavyweight for the first time in five years to take on "Big" Ben Rothwell at UFC 164.

Brandon Vera says he's fighting Ben Rothwell at UFC 164 on Aug. 31 in Milwaukee

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 16, 2013 12:41 PM EDT

Brandon Vera vs. Ben Rothwell heavyweight fight has been confirmed by "The Truth" for the upcoming UFC 164 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Aug. 31, 2013.

Fightweets: The curious case of Cheick Kongo

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on May 3, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

Cheick Kongo was given more chances to reach the upper echelon than nearly any other fighter in UFC history.

NSAC denies Gabriel Gonzaga's appeal to overturn knockout loss to Travis Browne at TUF 17 Finale

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on May 1, 2013 1:53 PM EDT

Gabriel Gonzaga lost his appeal to have Travis Browne's knockout win overturned following some questionable elbows in their heavyweight fight at The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 Finale last month in Las Vegas. Here's why.

Morning Report: Chael Sonnen staying at 205, turns attention towards Wanderlei Silva

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on May 1, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

It didn't take long for Chael Sonnen to decide his fate. And true to form, it took even less time for "The American Gangster" to turn his sights towards his next target.

TUF 17 Finale gate totals $569,075 with 5,918 tickets sold for 'Faber vs Jorgensen' on April 13 in Las Vegas

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 30, 2013 11:00 PM EDT

Official gate and attendance figures for The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 17 Finale from Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC), revealing a live gate of $569,075 with a final attendance of 5,918 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas on April 13, 2013.

Nevada officials deny Gabriel Gonzaga's appeal following 'TUF' 17 TKO loss

by David St. Martin from Bloody Elbow on Apr 30, 2013 8:30 PM EDT

UFC heavyweight Gabriel Gonzaga has lost his appeal with the Nevada State Athletic Commission regarding his controversial TKO loss last month.

Joe Silva's shoes: Who should be next for UFC 159 main card winners?

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Apr 28, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

Fantasy mixed martial arts (MMA) matchmaker, UFC 159: "Jones vs. Sonnen" edition, featuring main card winners Jon Jones, Michael Bisping, Roy Nelson, Phil Davis and Pat Healy. Who should each fight next? Slip on a pair of Joe Silva's shoes.

MMA Roundtable: Cesar Gracie's legacy, Uriah Hall, Rousey vs. Zingano, and more

by Dave Doyle from MMA Fighting on Apr 17, 2013 2:30 PM EDT

Gilbert Melendez has his team's last chance at UFC gold in the foreseeable future. Does this reflect on his gym?

Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale medical suspensions released - Miesha Tate possibly out six months

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Apr 16, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

Full list of medical suspensions for the UFC's Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale as provided by the Nevada State Athletic Commission.

Morning Report: Gabriel Gonzaga plans to appeal controversial knockout loss to Travis Browne

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Apr 16, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Travis Browne pocketed a cool $50,000 in bonus cash for his grisly, potentially illegal knockout of Gabriel Gonzaga. But now Gonzaga's camp is taking its case to the NSAC.

TUF 17 Finale medical suspensions and injuries: Miesha Tate faces six-month sit, while Gabriel Gonzaga gets just six weeks

by Thomas Myers from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2013 10:00 PM EDT

NSAC today issued its list of medical suspensions for UFCs TUF 17: "Faber vs Jorgensen," which took place on Sat., April 13, 2013, from Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, and Miesha Tate could be riding the pine for up to six months with broken nose.

TUF 17 Finale medical suspensions: Miesha Tate could face six months for injured nose

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Apr 15, 2013 8:15 PM EDT

The Nevada state athletic commission on Monday released its list of TUF 17 medical suspensions, which included a possible lengthy layoff for the former Strikeforce women's champion.

UFC fighter rankings: Women's division shook up after TUF 17 Finale

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Apr 15, 2013 8:00 PM EDT

The women's bantamweight rankings saw some major changes after Cat Zingano beat Miesha Tate on Saturday night.

TUF 17 Finale payouts and salaries: Urijah Faber makes $110,000 for choking out Scott Jorgensen

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Apr 15, 2013 12:40 PM EDT

Urijah Faber was the big winner at last Saturday night's TUF 17 Finale in Las Vegas. Not only did he turn away gritty challenger Scott Jorgensen, he also made nearly triple the amount of any other fighter on the broadcast. Full figures, inside.

TUF 17 Finale salaries: Urijah Faber earns the most

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Apr 15, 2013 11:40 AM EDT

Urijah Faber, who defeated Scott Jorgensen in the main event of UFC's TUF 17 finals on Saturday night, picked up $110,000 in disclosed income which made him the top earner on the show.

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