HeavyweightNOT FIGHTING
Gabriel Gonzaga
17-11
Age
44
Height
6'2"
Weight
262 lbs
Reach
76"
Avg Fight Time
06:31
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 8R2 2R3 2
Last 5
LLWWW
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Fight History
LOSS
MF
vs Mirko Filipovic
UFC Fight Night: Gonzaga vs Cro Cop 2· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head On Ground
R3 3:30
KO/TKOElbows to Head On Ground·R3 3:30
LOSS
DL
vs Derrick Lewis
UFC Fight Night: Rothwell vs Dos Santos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 4:48
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 4:48
WIN
SJ
vs Shawn Jordan
UFC 166: Velasquez vs Dos Santos 3· 2013-10-19
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:33
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:33
WIN
DH
vs Dave Herman
UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 0:17
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 0:17
WIN
BR
vs Ben Rothwell
UFC on FX: Belfort vs Bisping· 2013-05-18
Submission
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
R2 1:01
SubmissionGuillotine Choke After Drop to Guard·R2 1:01
WIN
EO
vs Ednaldo Oliveira
UFC 142: Aldo vs Mendes· 2012-01-14
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 3:22
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 3:22
LOSS
BS
vs Brendan Schaub
UFC 121: Lesnar vs Velasquez· 2010-10-23
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CT
vs Chris Tuchscherer
UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira· 2009-08-29
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 2:27
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 2:27
LOSS
SC
vs Shane Carwin
UFC 96: Jackson vs Jardine· 2009-03-07
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:09
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:09
WIN
JH
vs Josh Hendricks
UFC 91: Couture vs Lesnar· 2008-11-15
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:01
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:01
WIN
JM
vs Justin McCully
UFC 86: Jackson vs Griffin· 2008-07-05
Submission
Kimura From Mount
R1 1:57
SubmissionKimura From Mount·R1 1:57
LOSS
FW
vs Fabricio Werdum
UFC 80: Rapid Fire· 2008-01-19
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R2 4:34
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R2 4:34
LOSS
RC
vs Randy Couture
UFC 74: Respect· 2007-08-25
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R3 1:37
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R3 1:37
WIN
MF
vs Mirko Filipovic
UFC 70: Nations Collide· 2007-04-21
KO/TKO
Kick to Head At Distance
R1 4:51
KO/TKOKick to Head At Distance·R1 4:51
WIN
CM
vs Carmelo Marrero
UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· 2006-12-30
Submission
Armbar From Mount
R1 3:22
SubmissionArmbar From Mount·R1 3:22
WIN
FS
vs Fabiano Scherner
UFC 60: Hughes vs Gracie· 2006-05-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R2 0:24
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R2 0:24
WIN
KJ
vs Kevin Jordan
UFC 56: Full Force· 2005-11-19
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 4:39
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 4:39
WIN
KE
vs Konstantin Erokhin
The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Faber Finale
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SM
vs Stipe Miocic
UFC on FOX: Henderson vs Thomson
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JD
vs Junior Dos Santos
UFC Live: Vera vs Jones
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 3:53
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 3:53
LOSS
MM
vs Matt Mitrione
UFC on FOX: Dos Santos vs Miocic
KO/TKO
Punch to Head In Clinch
R1 1:59
KO/TKOPunch to Head In Clinch·R1 1:59
LOSS
TB
vs Travis Browne
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Jones vs. Team Sonnen Finale
KO/TKO
Elbows to Head In Clinch
R1 1:11
KO/TKOElbows to Head In Clinch·R1 1:11
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.1/min
Grappling
2.80 TD
Defense
57%
⚖️Gabriel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
7
64% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
4
36% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (3 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#15
71% of KOs
Kick to Head At Distance
#21
14% of KOs
Punches to Head On Ground
#31
14% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (4 techniques, 4 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#31
25% of subs
From Mount
Armbar From Mount
#21
25% of subs
Kimura From Mount
#41
25% of subs
Standing/Scramble
Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard
#11
25% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚔️ Balanced finisher: 64% KO/TKO, 36% submissions. Equally lethal on feet and ground.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punch to Head At Distance (5x, 71% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔒 Submission arsenal: 4 different submission techniques. Led by Guillotine Choke After Drop to Guard (1x). Versatile ground finisher.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🤼
Grappling master: Controls through wrestling and submissions. Prefers mat exchanges.💪
Peak strengths: TD/15min (2.8) and Strike Def% (57%).⚠️
Vulnerability: Strikes/Min is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (57%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (82% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
45%
Average
0%100%
Striking Defense
57%
Above Avg
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
37% acc53%
Clinch
67% acc15%
Ground
73% acc32%
Striking Differential-0.82/min
2.12 landed/min2.94 absorbed/min
2.12
Landed/Min
2.94
Absorbed/Min
0.70
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed318
Sig. Strikes Attempted705
Key Insights
Gabriel is active on the ground (33%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (22%).
Effective ground striker: 32% from ground at 73% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
39%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
67%
Elite
0%100%
TD Success Rate
39%(est)
Landed
28
Defended
43
Total
71
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
2.80
TD / 15min
1.10
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
71
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
48
Landed
126
Attempted
38%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
11 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
82%
R2
9%
R3
9%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 2.80/15min.
Solid TD defense at 67%.
Active submission threat (1.10/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 11 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 32% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
586
1.27
Ratio
Absorbed
460
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
14/8
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
23.1
Low Output
Strikes/Min
2.5
Standing %
80%
R3 vs R1 Output
82%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (23.1) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 22 fights
R1 Control
1:18
R2 Control
0:33
R3 Control
0:36
R1 to Final
-13%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Keeps distance in R3, avoids grappling when fatigued.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.1pp
Body
-8.6pp
Leg
+5.5pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-15.2pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
Competitive Profile
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2971
EliteCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights