Rumours it could happen in december (107?). I think this would be a great chance for Gonzaga to get another 'big' win. I still think the wars have taken there toll on Nog despite his win over Randy. Would lean towards Gonzaga as I think he has the power to hurt Nog. But then again, with Gonzaga you never know. http://www.tatame.com/2009/10/03/UFC--Nogueira-vs-Gonzaga-in-december
Big Nog takes out Gonzaga in any aspect of the game. Nog has a good chin, great ground game, and awesome submissions. Plus, he has fought the best and has tons of experience. Nog by submission late in round 1
Well he broke his nose in the Couture fight but he carried on fighting didn't he? Wouldn't go as far as saying he has no heart. I think its mentally where he suffers. The guy is talented but inconsistent.
I dont expect Nog to pull of any submissions agianst Gonzaga as Gonzaga is one of the better Jiu Jitsu guys Nogueira has ever faced. Gonzaga is a better striker and is a better wrestler wherever he wants the fight I think he will put it but its extremly hard to put Nogueira away and once Gonzaga sees that after round 1 and starts to get hit back hard I think mentally he will break and be TKOed before round 3 finishes.
I dont like this fight, I dont want anyone to submit Gonzaga or make him quit. I want someone to put a beatdown on this Gorilla, I say Dos Santos vs. Gonzaga
Nog might just be too old; Gonzaga can actually match him on the ground, Nog doesn't really have KO power, and his chin is a shadow of what it was. Gonzaga is really inconsistent, but if he shows up, his ability should win the day.
Why is everyone impressed so with Gonzaga when his only good win was a LHK against Crocop? Besides that He has beaten no one. He struggled against an old Randy, he got stopped by a guy who cant strike for **** Werdum (who isnt that great to begin with). His striking is sloppy, his strength is overrated, sure hes explosive in the first minute of the fight, who the hell isnt at this level. His BJJ second rate, I mean the moment the fight went to the ground against Werdum it was automatic. In comparison, Jason Mcdonald BJJ isnt as revered as Gonzaga and he lasted against Maia whos a notch above Werdum.
Gonzaga is no slouch on the mat but he isnt aversed in as many submmisions as Nog. Either way i dont see Nog winning as Gonzaga is a big hitter and far better on his feet than Nog is currently. Nog from 2000 KO in under 2 rounds. The current version gets wasted.