Age, Biography and Wiki
Gabriel Gonzaga (Gabriel Gonzaga Santos Nogueira) was born on 18 May, 1979 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist. Discover Gabriel Gonzaga's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
| Popular As |
Gabriel Gonzaga Santos Nogueira |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus |
| Born |
18 May, 1979 |
| Birthday |
18 May |
| Birthplace |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality |
Brazil
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 44 years old group.
Gabriel Gonzaga Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Gabriel Gonzaga height is 6 ft 2 in and Weight 120 kg.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6 ft 2 in |
| Weight |
120 kg |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Gabriel Gonzaga Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Gabriel Gonzaga worth at the age of 44 years old? Gabriel Gonzaga’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from Brazil. We have estimated Gabriel Gonzaga's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Boxer |
Gabriel Gonzaga Social Network
Timeline
Gabriel Gonzaga Santos Nogueira (born 18 May 1979) is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist, submission grappler and 5th degree Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) black belt.
Gonzaga is a World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu champion in the Ultra Heavyweight black belt division and a ADCC Submission Fighting World medallist, two of the most prestigious tournaments in the sport.
In 2003 Gonzaga started MMA.
Gonzaga made his professional MMA debut on 4 April 2003 in Santos, Brazil against Cicero Costa, winning via submission due to punches in the first round.
He went on to compile a 4-1 professional record with his only loss coming via TKO to Fabrício Werdum.
He made his UFC debut at UFC 56, knocking out Kevin Jordan with a superman punch at 4:39 of the third round.
However, weeks before the fight, his pregnant wife started having complications with her pregnancy and lost one of the twins she was carrying.
Gonzaga's obligations to his wife during her high risk pregnancy left him unable to train properly.
Gonzaga would later return at UFC 60 with a win over Fabiano Scherner via TKO in the second round.
At UFC 70, Gonzaga knocked out Mirko Cro Cop with a head kick, Cro Cop's own signature move.
With the win, Gonzaga was granted a title shot against UFC Heavyweight Champion Randy Couture.
In 2006 he started competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
He is perhaps best known for his upset head-kick knockout of Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 70, which earned him a heavyweight title shot.
Gonzaga was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and began training in judo when he was 14 years old.
before later transitioning to Brazilian jiu-jitsu, under the tutelage of Wander Braga.
Gonzaga would go on to achieve many accomplishments in the sport before transitioning into a career in MMA.
The knockout was the consensus Knockout of the Year for 2007.
Gonzaga faced Randy Couture for the UFC Heavyweight Championship at UFC 74.
He lost the fight via TKO due to punches from the mount at the 1:37 mark of the third round.
Gonzaga returned to the Octagon to face the only man that had beaten him prior to the Couture fight, Fabrício Werdum, at UFC 80, losing once again via TKO in the second round.
Early in the first round, McCully fell to the ground due to a powerful leg kick from Gonzaga.
Gonzaga took to McCully's half guard, quickly passing to the mount position and winning by first round submission with an americana from the mount.
At UFC 91 Gonzaga knocked out UFC newcomer Josh Hendricks with a right hand at 1:01 of the first round.
Gonzaga then faced undefeated heavyweight prospect Shane Carwin at UFC 96.
In the first 30 seconds of the fight, Gonzaga caught Carwin with an uppercut and two left hooks, breaking his nose.
Gonzaga took the fight to the floor, but Carwin quickly fought back to his feet.
Against the fence, Carwin pushed Gonzaga away and threw an overhand right that knocked Gonzaga out.
The referee called the match at 69 seconds of round one, handing Gonzaga his fourth career loss.
The fight, however, was controversial, as Gonzaga landed an illegal low blow that hurt Tuchsherer very badly.
While Tuchsherer was able to continue after taking a full five-minute rest, Gonzaga landed a powerful head kick and continued to dominate the rest of the fight, eventually finishing the fight via strikes.
Gonzaga was set to fight Junior dos Santos at UFC 108; however, it was reported that he had pulled out of the fight due to a staph infection.
The fight between Gonzaga and dos Santos eventually took place on 21 March 2010 at UFC LIVE: Vera vs. Jones, with Gonzaga losing via knockout in the first round.
Gonzaga was defeated by Brendan Schaub on 23 October 2010 at UFC 121 by unanimous decision.
All three judges scored the fight 30–27 after Gonzaga was out-struck throughout all three rounds by Schaub.
This was also the first bout in Gonzaga's professional career to go the distance.
Following the loss to Schaub, Gonzaga was released from the promotion.
After being released by the UFC, Gonzaga stated that he would only compete in Brazilian jiu-jitsu but expressed interest in returning to MMA.
