Gonzaga (16-8 MMA, 11-7 UFC), a former UFC title challenger who resurrected his career with a recent 5-1 run, started fairly strong but ultimately stalled in later rounds, which resulted in a decision loss to fast-rising Miocic (11-1 MMA, 5-1 UFC). But as we later learned, there was a reason for the decline: Gonzaga broke his hand in the first round (watch the Miocic vs. Gonzaga video highlights).
After the fight, which aired on FOX from Chicago’s United Center, Gonzaga posted a pair of photos on Facebook, which can be found above.
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) reacts after defeating Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Stipe Miocic (red gloves) fights Gabriel Gonzaga (blue gloves) during UFC on FOX 10 at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports