Quote Originally Posted by Alpha View Post
Gonzalez does get hit but that's his style. The fact he's taking punches from guys at 115 and fighting them toe to toe is a credit to his ability and chin. Just the names alone on his record establish him as one of the best around. Niida, Takayama, Estrada, Yaegashi, Viloria, Cuadras, Wangek. Ioka wanted no part of him. His desire to fight the top guys is admirable.

Arroyo was no slouch either, having previously only lost a close SD to Amnat Ruenroeng in his home turf in Thailand. Ruenroeng has since lost his title, but Arroyo provided Gonzalez a pretty stiff test.