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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Gabriel Gonzaga weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  Gabriel Gonzaga weighs in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 13:  (L-R) Opponents Gabriel Gonzaga and Ednaldo Oliveira face off after weighing in during the UFC 142 Weigh In at HSBC Arena on January 13, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga celebrates after defeating Ednaldo Oliveira in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Referee Dan Miragliotta (L) looks on as Gabriel Gonzaga (Top) chokes out Ednaldo Oliveira (Bottom) in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga celebrates after defeating Ednaldo Oliveira in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga (R) and Ednaldo Oliveira (L) exchange punches in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga celebrates after defeating Ednaldo Oliveira in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 14:  Gabriel Gonzaga celebrates after defeating Ednaldo Oliveira in a heavyweight bout during UFC 142 at HSBC Arena on January 14, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Gabriel Gonzaga participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Gabriel Gonzaga participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabaú in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Gabriel Gonzaga participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabaú in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Gabriel Gonzaga (second from left) poses for photos with his team after an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabaú in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Gabriel Gonzaga participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabaú in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Gabriel Gonzaga participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabaú in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 16:  Gabriel Gonzaga participates in an open workout session for media and fans on January 16, 2013 at Parque Anhangabau in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 18:  Gabriel Gonzaga weighs in during the UFC on FX official weigh-in event on January 18, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 18:  (L-R) Opponents Gabriel Gonzaga and Ben Rothwell face off during the UFC on FX official weigh-in event on January 18, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Gabriel Gonzaga prepares to enter the Octagon before his heavyweight fight against Ben Rothwell at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Gabriel Gonzaga prepares to enter the Octagon before his heavyweight fight against Ben Rothwell at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (L-R) Gabriel Gonzaga punches Ben Rothwell  in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (R-L) Ben Rothwell punches Gabriel Gonzaga in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (R-L) Gabriel Gonzaga punches Ben Rothwell  in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (L-R) Gabriel Gonzaga punches Ben Rothwell  in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (L-R) Gabriel Gonzaga secures a guillotine choke submission against Ben Rothwell in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (L-R) Gabriel Gonzaga secures a guillotine choke submission against Ben Rothwell in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (L-R) Gabriel Gonzaga secures a guillotine choke submission against Ben Rothwell in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  (L-R) Gabriel Gonzaga secures a guillotine choke submission against Ben Rothwell in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Gabriel Gonzaga reacts after defeating Ben Rothwell in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Gabriel Gonzaga reacts after defeating Ben Rothwell in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Gabriel Gonzaga reacts after defeating Ben Rothwell in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - JANUARY 19:  Gabriel Gonzaga reacts after defeating Ben Rothwell in their heavyweight fight at the UFC on FX event on January 19, 2013 at Ibirapuera Gymnasium in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: Gabriel Gonzaga weighs in during the TUF 17 Finale weigh-in at the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on April 12, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 12: (L-R) Opponents Travis Browne and Gabriel Gonzaga face off during the TUF 17 Finale weigh-in at the Hollywood Theatre at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino on April 12, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Travis Browne (top) grapples with Gabriel Gonzaga in their heavyweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Travis Browne; Gabriel Gonzaga
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Travis Browne (top) elbows Gabriel Gonzaga in their heavyweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Travis Browne; Gabriel Gonzaga
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Travis Browne (top) elbows Gabriel Gonzaga in their heavyweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Travis Browne; Gabriel Gonzaga
LAS VEGAS, NV - APRIL 13:   Travis Browne reacts to his victory over Gabriel Gonzaga in their heavyweight fight at the Mandalay Bay Events Center  on April 13, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)  *** Local Caption *** Travis Browne; Gabriel Gonzaga
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Gabriel Gonzaga

TRAINING: I am training a lot of striking, wrestling and BJJ.

When and why did you start training for fighting?  I started in Rio de Janeiro in 1994, and went from White to Black Belt with the master Wander Braga. I was looking for a sport that would fit my size and abilities.

What ranks and titles have you held?
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt. 2006 Mundials Champion, Heavyweight BJJ Black Belt GP 2004 Champion/ ADCC Trials Brazil Champion and ADCC 2005 second place, four-time BJJ national Champion / five-time Sao Paulo State Champion

Do you have any heroes?
Rickson Gracie

What is your favorite technique?
Arm bar.

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
  It means a lot!  To fight in UFC is a dream to all fighters and it is the same to me. I will give my best!  I will not lose that chance! I think right now it's Napao's time!!!

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?
To be a Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu you have to spend years of your life dedicated to the art.  My college was BJJ.

What was your job before you started fighting?
Bouncer/Bodyguard.
 

   
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