Ultimate Fighting Championship veteran Gabriel Gonzaga won his pro boxing debut against Alejandro Esquilin Santiago via four-round majority decision at the DCU Center Exhibition Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts.
"I thought I'd be more relaxed in the ring like I had been in the gym," Gonzaga (1-0) said. "I did my best and came away with a victory. I was too safe in the third round. My punches were much strong and a lot of his punches I blocked with my gloves. This was really great! tonight"
Gonzaga, 38, of Rio de Janeiro, has a mixed martial arts record of 17-11.