Fighter details| Name | Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira |
| Nickname | Minotauro |
| Current streak (last 5) |
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| Date of birth | Jun 2, 1976 (49 years old) |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links |
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Fighter bioAntônio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira – General Profile
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira is a legendary Brazilian mixed martial artist who competed in the UFC’s heavyweight division. A former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion and UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion, “Minotauro” is revered for his heart, resiliency, elite submission skills, and his role as a pioneer in MMA’s growth globally.
MMA Career
Nogueira began his professional MMA career in 1999 and rose to prominence through a dominant run in PRIDE where he faced many of the elite heavyweights of the era. He transitioned to the UFC in 2007 and captured the Interim UFC Heavyweight title in 2008. Throughout his career he secured notable wins and faced the best in the business, earning his place among MMA’s all-time greats.
Fighting Style
Nogueira’s fighting style was defined by his world-class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, smothering top control, slick transitions into submissions, and durable, intelligent striking. His ability to endure punishing battles and consistently find a way to win through superior technique and toughness made him one of the most respected heavyweights in MMA history.
Fights
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| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stefan Struve |
UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia |
U-DEC | |
| Roy Nelson |
UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs. Nelson |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 3:37 |
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| Fabricio Werdum |
UFC on Fuel TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum |
SUB Armbar · R2 · 2:41 |
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| Dave Herman |
UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar |
SUB Armbar · R2 · 4:31 |
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| Frank Mir |
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida |
SUB Kimura · R1 · 3:38 |
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| Brendan Schaub |
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 3:09 |
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| Cain Velasquez |
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:20 |
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| Randy Couture |
UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira |
U-DEC | |
| Frank Mir |
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 |
KO/TKO Punch · R2 · 1:54 |
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| Tim Sylvia |
UFC 81: Breaking Point |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R3 · 1:28 |
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| Heath Herring |
UFC 73: Stacked |
U-DEC | |
| Bob Sapp |
Pride Shockwave - Dynamite! |
SUB Armbar · R2 · 4:03 |
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| Enson Inoue |
Pride 19 |
SUB Triangle Choke · R1 · 6:17 |
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| Heath Herring |
Pride 17 |
U-DEC |
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| Mark Coleman |
Pride 16 |
SUB Armbar · R1 · 6:10 |
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| Gary Goodridge |
Pride 15 |
SUB Triangle Choke · R1 · 2:37 |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 34.78% of the fights were recovered.
FAQLast update : 2025-11-12 16:04:45
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Melquizael Costa Melk Cauthy | 26-7 |
| Al Iaquinta Raging | 14-7 |
| Martin Kampmann Hitman | 20-7 |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Sean Strickland Tarzan | 30-7 |
| Shuto Watanabe Shooto | 27-8 |
| Jun Yong Park The Iron Turtle | 19-7 |
| Josh Rettinghouse The Finisher | 18-5 |
| Masako Yoshida | 18-21 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Michael Aswell The Texas Kid | 11-3 |
| Sergei Kharitonov | 35-8 |
| Rinat Fakhretdinov Gladiator | 24-1 |
| Gilbert Melendez El Nino | 22-8 |
| Ante Delija Walking Trouble | 26-8 |
| Derrick Lewis The Black Beast | 29-13 |
| Igor Vovchanchyn Ice Cold | 56-10 |
| Cesar Almeida Cesinha | 7-2 |
| Usman Nurmagomedov | 20-0 |
| Chidi Njokuani Chidi Bang Bang | 25-11 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Alistair Overeem The Demolition Man | 47-19 |
| Alexander Volkov Drago | 39-11 |
| Ben Rothwell | 39-14 |
| Josh Barnett The Warmaster | 35-8 |
| Andrei Arlovski The Pit Bull | 34-24 |
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