Gabriel Gonzaga
UFC 2005–present · rated in 2 editions · peak overall 80.0
Scouting report
Delivering a head kick knockout over Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 70, Gabriel "Napao" Gonzaga was a heavyweight threat. Born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the 2006 ADCC World Champion blended jiu-jitsu with punching power, his toolkit supported by a 79 BJJ rating and 78 Strength.
Peak ratings
By edition
Gonzaga returned to the UFC in 2012 with a three-fight submission and knockout streak, submitting Ednaldo Oliveira with a rear-naked choke in Rio, submitting Ben Rothwell with a guillotine in Chicago, and knocking out Dave Herman in 17 seconds in Las Vegas, while dropping a stoppage to Travis Browne. His Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt mastery and right hand are reflected in a 88 BJJ and 80 Boxing.
In 2014 and 2015, Gonzaga dropped stoppage defeats to Stipe Miocic in Chicago, Matt Mitrione in Phoenix, and Mirko Cro Cop in a Krakow rematch, before outpointing Konstantin Erokhin in Louisville with wrestling takedowns. His submission transitions, leg kicks, and strength anchor his 86 BJJ and 78 Boxing ratings.
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