Tag: Gabriel

Gabriel Gonzaga vs. Ben Rothwell Signed for January 2013 in Brazil

As 2012 begins to wind down, more and more bouts are being signed to begin the new year in the UFC. Two men who will be competing once the new year begins will be Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga and “Big” Ben Rothwell. The Brazilian med…

As 2012 begins to wind down, more and more bouts are being signed to begin the new year in the UFC. Two men who will be competing once the new year begins will be Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga and “Big” Ben Rothwell. The Brazilian media site Tatame has the details. “Agora, o carioca encara o veterano […]

Shane Del Rosario Talks Strikeforce, Injury & 146 Competitor Gabriel Gonzaga

The Ultimate Show recently sat down to interview with heavyweight fighter Shane del Rosario. Discussing his car accident last April and his comeback to fighting at UFC 146 on May 26. Following a string of victories in Strikeforce, del Rosario was rear-…

The Ultimate Show recently sat down to interview with heavyweight fighter Shane del Rosario. Discussing his car accident last April and his comeback to fighting at UFC 146 on May 26. Following a string of victories in Strikeforce, del Rosario was rear-ended in an April 2011 car accident. Shane suffered several herniated discs as a […]

UFC Rio Fight Card: Why Gabriel Gonzaga Won’t Revitalize His Career at UFC 142

Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga is back. This Saturday, Jan. 14, Gonzaga will return to the UFC Octagon for the first time in nearly 15 months. Replacing the injured Rob Broughton, Gonzaga will face Edinaldo Oliveira at UFC 142 in Rio de Janeiro, B…

Gabriel “Napao” Gonzaga is back. This Saturday, Jan. 14, Gonzaga will return to the UFC Octagon for the first time in nearly 15 months. Replacing the injured Rob Broughton, Gonzaga will face Edinaldo Oliveira at UFC 142 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Gonzaga was cut by the UFC following his Oct. 23, 2010 loss to […]

UFC 142: Gabriel Gonzaga: ‘I Want to Be a World Champion’

More than seven years ago, Gabriel Gonzaga first agreed to showcase his talents in the UFC. The winner of his first four matches in the Octagon—including a stunning high-kick knockout victory over Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic—Gonza…

More than seven years ago, Gabriel Gonzaga first agreed to showcase his talents in the UFC. The winner of his first four matches in the Octagon—including a stunning high-kick knockout victory over Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic—Gonzaga fought UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture for the organization’s heavyweight crown in the summer of 2007. Following losses […]

UFC 142: Gabriel Gonzaga: ‘I Want to Be a World Champion’

More than seven years ago, Gabriel Gonzaga first agreed to showcase his talents in the UFC. The winner of his first four matches in the Octagon—including a stunning high-kick knockout victory over Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic—Gonza…

More than seven years ago, Gabriel Gonzaga first agreed to showcase his talents in the UFC. The winner of his first four matches in the Octagon—including a stunning high-kick knockout victory over Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic—Gonzaga fought UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture for the organization’s heavyweight crown in the summer of 2007. Following losses […]

UFC: Gabriel Gonzaga Talks Taking Time Off, His UFC Return and More

Saturday, Jan. 14 will mark the return of UFC legend Gabriel Gonzaga (12-6) after having been out of the Octagon for nearly 15 months. Gonzaga will be replacing the injured Rob Broughton at UFC 142 in a heavyweight showdown against Ednaldo Oliveira, wh…

Saturday, Jan. 14 will mark the return of UFC legend Gabriel Gonzaga (12-6) after having been out of the Octagon for nearly 15 months. Gonzaga will be replacing the injured Rob Broughton at UFC 142 in a heavyweight showdown against Ednaldo Oliveira, who holds a record of 13-0-1 with one No Contest. UFC 142 will […]