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Antonio Rodrigo NogueiraHW
HeavyweightMMA

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

"Minotauro"

BrazilBrazilAge 50Team NogueiraUFC
34
Wins
10
Losses
1
Draws · 1 NC
71%
Finish Rate
3
KO / TKO
21
Submissions
1999
Pro Debut

Biography

Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, better known as Minotauro or Big Nog, is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist. He competed in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is the twin brother of UFC fighter Antônio Rogério Nogueira. Nogueira rose to prominence in Japanese promotions Fighting Network RINGS where he won the 2000 RINGS King of Kings tournament, and later with Pride Fighting Championships, where he was the first Pride Heavyweight Champion from November 2001 to March 2003, as well as a 2004 PRIDE FC Heavyweight Grand Prix Finalist. He is one of only three men to have held championship titles in both Pride Fighting Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (the others being Maurício Rua and Mark Coleman).

How He Wins

KO / TKO3
Decision7
Submission21

Finish Rate

71%
24 of 34
wins by finish

Recent Form

Last 10
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Mixed Martial Arts46 Bouts

ResultOpponentMethodRdEventDate
LossNetherlandsStefan StruveH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 190Aug 1, 2015
LossUnited StatesRoy NelsonH2HKO (punch)R1UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. NelsonApr 11, 2014
LossBrazilFabrício WerdumH2HSubmission (armbar)R2UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. WerdumJun 8, 2013
WinUnited StatesDave HermanH2HSubmission (armbar)R2UFC 153Oct 13, 2012
LossUnited StatesFrank MirH2HTechnical Submission (kimura)R1UFC 140Dec 10, 2011
WinUnited StatesBrendan SchaubH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 134Aug 27, 2011
LossUnited StatesCain VelasquezH2HKO (punches)R1UFC 110Feb 21, 2010
WinUnited StatesRandy CoutureH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 102Aug 29, 2009
LossUnited StatesFrank MirH2HTKO (punches)R2UFC 92Dec 27, 2008
WinUnited StatesTim SylviaH2HSubmission (guillotine choke)R3UFC 81Feb 2, 2008
WinUnited StatesHeath HerringH2HDecision (unanimous)R3UFC 73Jul 7, 2007
WinUnited StatesJosh BarnettH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pride FC - Shockwave 2006Dec 31, 2006
LossUnited StatesJosh BarnettH2HDecision (split)R2Pride FC - Final Conflict AbsoluteSep 10, 2006
WinBrazilFabrício WerdumH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pride FC - Critical Countdown AbsoluteJul 1, 2006
WinBrazilWagner MartinsH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pride FC - Total Elimination AbsoluteMay 5, 2006
WinJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HSubmission (armbar)R1Pride 31 - DreamersFeb 26, 2006
WinPolandPawel NastulaH2HTKO (punches)R1Pride Critical Countdown 2005Jun 26, 2005
LossRussiaFedor EmelianenkoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pride Shockwave 2004Dec 31, 2004
NCRussiaFedor EmelianenkoH2HNC (accidental clash of heads)R1Pride Final Conflict 2004Aug 15, 2004
WinUnited StatesHeath HerringH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R2Pride Critical Countdown 2004Jun 20, 2004
WinJapanHirotaka YokoiH2HSubmission (anaconda choke)R2Pride Total Elimination 2004Apr 25, 2004
WinMirko Cro CopH2HSubmission (armbar)R2Pride Final Conflict 2003Nov 9, 2003
WinUnited StatesRicco RodriguezH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pride Total Elimination 2003Aug 10, 2003
LossRussiaFedor EmelianenkoH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pride 25Mar 16, 2003
WinUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HSubmission (armbar)R3Pride 24Dec 23, 2002
WinNetherlandsSemmy SchiltH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Pride 23Nov 24, 2002
WinUnited StatesBob SappH2HSubmission (armbar)R2Pride ShockwaveAug 28, 2002
WinJapanSanae KikutaH2HKO (punch)R2UFO-LegendAug 8, 2002
WinJapanEnson InoueH2HTechnical Submission (triangle choke)R1Pride 19Feb 24, 2002
WinUnited StatesHeath HerringH2HDecision (unanimous)R3Pride 17Nov 3, 2001
WinUnited StatesMark ColemanH2HSubmission (triangle armbar)R1Pride 16Sep 24, 2001
WinCanadaGary GoodridgeH2HSubmission (triangle choke)R1Pride 15Jul 29, 2001
WinNetherlandsValentijn OvereemH2HSubmission (arm-triangle choke)R1Rings: King of Kings 2000 FinalFeb 24, 2001
WinJapanKiyoshi TamuraH2HSubmission (armbar)R2Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block AOct 9, 2000
DrawTsuyoshi KohsakaDrawR2Rings: Millennium Combine 3Aug 23, 2000
LossUnited StatesDan HendersonH2HDecision (split)R3Rings: King of Kings 1999 FinalFeb 26, 2000
WinUnited StatesJeremy HornH2HDecision (unanimous)R3WEF 8: Goin' PlatinumJan 15, 2000
WinRussiaYuriy KochkineH2HTechnical Submission (armbar)R1Rings: King of Kings 1999 Block AOct 28, 1999
WinUnited StatesNate SchroederH2HSubmission (armbar)R1WEF 7: Stomp in the SwampOct 9, 1999
WinUnited StatesDavid DoddH2HSubmission (kimura)R1World Extreme Fighting 5Jun 12, 1999
WinRussiaSergei KharitonovH2HDecision (unanimous)2004 Pride Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinals.2—
WinJapanHiromitsu KaneharaH2HSubmission (rear-naked choke)2000 King of Kings Tournament Semifinals.2—
WinRussiaVolk HanH2HDecision (unanimous)2000 King of Kings Tournament Quarterfinals.2—
WinRussiaAchmed LabasanovH2HSubmission (armbar)2000 King of Kings Tournament 1st round.1—
WinRussiaAndrei KopylovH2HDecision (split)1999 King of Kings Tournament Quarterfinals.2—
WinNetherlandsValentijn OvereemH2HTechnical Submission (americana)1999 King of Kings Tournament 1st round.1—

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