Gabriel Gonzaga Santos Nogueira, born 18 May 1979, is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist and submission grappler who holds a high-ranking Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt. He is a World IBJJF Jiu-Jitsu champion in the ultra heavyweight black belt division and an ADCC Submission Fighting World medallist, results from two of the most prestigious tournaments in grappling. Gonzaga began his MMA career in 2003 and in 2006 started fighting in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. He is perhaps best known for an upset head-kick knockout of Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 70, a win that earned him a shot at the heavyweight title.
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is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist
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He is perhaps best known for his upset head-kick knockout of Mirko Cro Cop at UFC 70
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is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist
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is a Brazilian former professional mixed martial artist
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In 2006 he started competing in the Heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship
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a ADCC Submission Fighting World medallist
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