Best fights of Gabriel Gonzaga
Over 15 years as a professional, Gabriel Gonzaga has compiled a 17-12 (16) record, including two title fights. Here are his best fights.
1. Gabriel Gonzaga KOs Mirko Cro Cop
On April 21, 2007 Gabriel Gonzaga faced Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight bout. Gonzaga was 27 years old with a record of 7-1, and Cop was 32 with a record of 22-4-2. Both Gonzaga and Cop were on a 5-fight winning streak. Gonzaga stopped Mirko Cro Cop via KO in the 1st round.
2. Gabriel Gonzaga KOs Shawn Jordan
On October 19, 2013 Gabriel Gonzaga faced Shawn Jordan in a heavyweight bout. Gonzaga was 34 years old with a record of 15-7, and Jordan was 28 with a record of 15-4. Gonzaga was coming off a win and Jordan was on a 2-fight winning streak. Gonzaga stopped Shawn Jordan via KO in the 1st round.
3. Gabriel Gonzaga loses to Mirko Cro Cop in their 2nd fight via KO
On April 11, 2015 Gabriel Gonzaga faced Mirko Cro Cop in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Gonzaga was 35 years old with a record of 16-9, and Cop was 40 with a record of 30-11-2. Gonzaga was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Cop was on a 2-fight winning streak. Cop stopped Gonzaga via TKO in the 3rd round.
4. Gabriel Gonzaga loses to Randy Couture via KO
On August 25, 2007 Gabriel Gonzaga fought Randy Couture for the UFC heavyweight title. Gonzaga was 28 years old with a record of 8-1, and Couture was 44 with a record of 15-8. Gonzaga was on a 6-fight winning streak and Couture was coming off a win. Couture stopped Gonzaga via TKO in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
5. Gabriel Gonzaga submits Ben Rothwell
On January 19, 2013 Gabriel Gonzaga faced Ben Rothwell in a heavyweight bout. Gonzaga was 33 years old with a record of 13-6, and Rothwell was 31 with a record of 32-8. Gonzaga was on a 2-fight winning streak and Rothwell was coming off a win. Gonzaga submitted Ben Rothwell via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.