Gabriel Gonzaga interested in Brock Lesnar clash of monsters |
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“[Brock Lesnar] was never proposed to us, but Gabriel Gonzaga would love to fight him because he’s a big name and I think it would be a clash of two monsters. I think it would be a huge fight so if the UFC gave Gonzaga that honor he would be happy to fight Brock Lesnar.”
– Marco Alvan — the head trainer for former UFC heavyweight number one contender Gabriel Gonazaga — tells BostonHerald.com that he and his fighter would be interested in a fight with Brock Lesnar in the near future. “Napao” is among the larger fighters in the division (like Lesnar) who also has a tight submission game (unlike Lesnar), which would more than likely be another dangerous test for the former professional wrestling star. Lesnar takes on Randy Couture — who beat down Gonzaga last year — at UFC 91 on November 15. Gonzaga will also compete on that same card against Octagon newcomer Josh Hendricks. If Couture defeats Lesnar and Gonzaga defeats Hendricks it would be real interesting to see if the promotion would book a fight like this, which would once again put a big pay-per-view (PPV) money machine at risk of losing to a much more experienced fighter.
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Post #1 10/8/08 1:37:43AM
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kasual
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that would be a good fight, for 'napao' that is. here's a guy who has all the tools that frank mir has PLUS good stand-up. I always had such high expectations for him, really well rounded with good conditioning and size. I got him over a guy like brock for sure, it's not enough to be a great wrestler anymore, you have to have a full skill set and come with a good game plan. when randy beats brock, nog and then (hopefully, maybe) encountes fedor and then retires, brock can go train couture and get the skills he needs to be a champion
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Post #2 10/8/08 1:45:28AM
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jakeiceman
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Hmmmm interesting matchup, I dont follow either of these two fighters much, can someone tell me, isnt Gonzaga pretty slick on the ground for a heavyweight? He also has big power.....I would say Gonzaga has the tools to win this.
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Post #3 10/8/08 1:50:45AM
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It wont happen because it will just ruin Lesnar's stock in a probable loss. Theres other big name match-ups they could use that would sell just as much if not more.
Great match-up though, i hope it happens 
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Post #4 10/8/08 2:15:48AM
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If Randy beats Lesnar, This will probally be his next fight. But I see Brock destroying Couture (Hurts me to say it) and then getting the winner of Nog/Mir.
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Post #5 10/8/08 2:35:21AM
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rabbit915
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Posted by jakeiceman
Hmmmm interesting matchup, I dont follow either of these two fighters much, can someone tell me, isnt Gonzaga pretty slick on the ground for a heavyweight? He also has big power.....I would say Gonzaga has the tools to win this.
He won the Mundials in 2006 and finished second at the ADCC in 2005. Hes not just slick, hes ridiculous on the ground.
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Post #6 10/8/08 8:46:54AM
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Posted by rabbit915
Posted by jakeiceman
Hmmmm interesting matchup, I dont follow either of these two fighters much, can someone tell me, isnt Gonzaga pretty slick on the ground for a heavyweight? He also has big power.....I would say Gonzaga has the tools to win this.
He won the Mundials in 2006 and finished second at the ADCC in 2005. Hes not just slick, hes ridiculous on the ground.
True. Gonzaga is a top 5 or top 10 heavyweight grappler on the planet. Frank Mir probably isn't top 100.
Obviously, Mir has adapted well to MMA and was able to catch Brock... but I certainly think if he could do it then so could Napao. And Gonzaga would KO Brock if it stayed standing.
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Post #7 10/8/08 8:50:09AM
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imanidiot777
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Posted by Menard_StC
Posted by rabbit915
Posted by jakeiceman
Hmmmm interesting matchup, I dont follow either of these two fighters much, can someone tell me, isnt Gonzaga pretty slick on the ground for a heavyweight? He also has big power.....I would say Gonzaga has the tools to win this.
He won the Mundials in 2006 and finished second at the ADCC in 2005. Hes not just slick, hes ridiculous on the ground.
True. Gonzaga is a top 5 or top 10 heavyweight grappler on the planet. Frank Mir probably isn't top 100.
Obviously, Mir has adapted well to MMA and was able to catch Brock... but I certainly think if he could do it then so could Napao. And Gonzaga would KO Brock if it stayed standing.
Are you serious? Frank Mir is definitely in the top 100, that is a huge exaggeration.
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Post #8 10/8/08 9:10:15AM
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Posted by kasual
that would be a good fight, for 'napao' that is. here's a guy who has all the tools that frank mir has PLUS good stand-up. I always had such high expectations for him, really well rounded with good conditioning and size. I got him over a guy like brock for sure, it's not enough to be a great wrestler anymore, you have to have a full skill set and come with a good game plan. when randy beats brock, nog and then (hopefully, maybe) encountes fedor and then retires, brock can go train couture and get the skills he needs to be a champion
You had me until you said "good conditioning".
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Post #9 10/8/08 9:13:29AM
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Posted by grappler0000
Posted by kasual
that would be a good fight, for 'napao' that is. here's a guy who has all the tools that frank mir has PLUS good stand-up. I always had such high expectations for him, really well rounded with good conditioning and size. I got him over a guy like brock for sure, it's not enough to be a great wrestler anymore, you have to have a full skill set and come with a good game plan. when randy beats brock, nog and then (hopefully, maybe) encountes fedor and then retires, brock can go train couture and get the skills he needs to be a champion
You had me until you said "good conditioning".
true his tank probably isn't anywhere near Brocks. But i can see Brock smashing through Randy but losing to Gonzaga honestly. I'd rather see that fit then Randy and Lesnar but who knows. Seth just knocked out Kimbo!
Hahahaha i did just mention that on a UFC topic! 
soRRy!
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Post #10 10/8/08 9:28:18AM
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I've been wanting to see Gonzaga Lesnar since after the Herring fight.
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Post #11 10/8/08 10:02:39AM
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warglory
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I think Gonzaga would school Brock.
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Post #12 10/8/08 5:32:21PM
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jgtribbett
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i would be excited to see it but think that lesnar would control him much like couture did... only in a different way. on the ground.. i dont believe that napao could overcome his strength and if brock trained bjj like he should i def dont think brock would be submitted... i'd expect a lesnar dec unless napao throws anohter mirco head kick
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Post #13 10/8/08 6:51:41PM
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prozacnation1978
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i don't think the ufc would feed gonzaga to lesnar if he does lose i think kongo might be feed though but if couture does lose
i see either the fedor match happening or werdum
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Post #14 10/8/08 7:30:24PM
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saemskin
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Posted by jgtribbett
i would be excited to see it but think that lesnar would control him much like couture did... only in a different way. on the ground.. i dont believe that napao could overcome his strength and if brock trained bjj like he should i def dont think brock would be submitted... i'd expect a lesnar dec unless napao throws anohter mirco head kick
I disagree. Randy controlled him because he smashed the front of his face in with his sqaure forehead. That was his equalizer for that fight. Cant breathe cant fight.
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