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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

Nickname Minotauro Birthdate 6/2/1976
Height / Weight 6'3" - 234 Place of Birth Vitoria da Conquista, Brazil

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu specialist and one of the most decorated MMA fighters of all time. Minotauro was the first PRIDE heavyweight champion and a former UFC interim heavyweight champion. Also know as "Big Nog," Nogueira is famous for his ability to absorb tremendous punishment but still earn the win. At age 11, he was run over by a truck and fell into a coma. His identical twin brother, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, is a decorated light-heavyweight who also competes in the UFC.

Last Fight

UFC 134: Rio

Aug 28, 2011 12:00 AM EDT
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Brendan Schaub

Next Fight

UFC 161

Jun 15, 2013 10:00 PM EDT
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Fabricio Werdum

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Coverage

UFC 157 'Prelims' preview and predictions for 'Rousey vs Carmouche' fights on FX (Pt. 2)

by Patrick L. Stumberg from MMAmania.com on Feb 19, 2013 10:00 PM EST

UFC 157 "Prelims" predictions and preview of top 3 (of 7) under card fights on FX on Feb. 23, 2013: Johnson vs Schaub, Chiesa vs Kuivanen and Fodor vs Stout at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif., setting the stage for historic all-female main event.

Official UFC rankings updated following UFC on Fuel TV 7 event, now with more panelists

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Feb 18, 2013 4:10 PM EST

UFC.com has updated its "official" consensus rankings following this past Saturday's UFC on Fuel TV 7 event (now with a contribution from MMAmania.com). Check out the big movers and shakers inside and let the debate begin!

UFC on FUEL 7 main event breakdown: Renan Barao vs. Michael McDonald

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Feb 15, 2013 9:00 AM EST

Mike Chiappetta analyzes Saturday's interim bantamweight championship main event and picks a winner.

Morning Report: Chael Sonnen says Jon Jones is a 'considerably better' fighter than Anderson Silva

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 11, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Two losses haven't changed much. According to Chael Sonnen, UFC light heavyweight champ Jon Jones is the "considerably better" fighter over Anderson Silva, and the gap isn't even close.

UFC 157 odds: Dan Henderson +190 underdog against Lyoto Machida

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 7, 2013 11:34 AM EST

Top UFC 205-pound contender Dan Henderson is the underdog against Lyoto Machida, at least in the eyes of the oddsmakers, who peg "The Dragon" as a -230 favorite for the UFC 157 co-main event later this month in Anaheim.

UFC champ Cain Velasquez wants summer return; but will not fight Daniel Cormier

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Feb 6, 2013 10:13 AM EST

UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez says he wants to return to the Octagon this summer, but against who? That's up in the air; however the champ claims it won't be against his good friend Daniel Cormier.

UFC rankings released and the MMA community comes unglued

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Feb 5, 2013 11:31 AM EST

What was all that yelling and screaming about last night? No, it wasn't feeding time in my basement, it was the official rankings from UFC.com, which went live earlier this week and sent the MMA community into a tizzy. Here's why.

First round of official UFC fighter rankings

by Chris Hall from Bloody Elbow on Feb 5, 2013 11:00 AM EST

The UFC has published the inaugural edition of their official media rankings

UFC 156: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Rashad Evans (and Joe Silva) Dissection

by Dallas Winston from Bloody Elbow on Feb 1, 2013 8:00 PM EST

Dallas Winston scrutinizes the light-heavyweight match up in the UFC 156 co-main between Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.

UFC 156 media conference call LIVE updates today (Jan. 21) for 'Aldo vs. Edgar'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 21, 2013 2:00 PM EST

MMAmania.com is the place to be for today's UFC 156 media conference call which features the main event fighters of the event: Featherweight champ Jose Aldo, challenger Frankie Edgar, standouts Rashad Evans, Alistair Overeem and more.

Josh Barnett's profile added to UFC.com

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 17, 2013 11:07 AM EST

"The Warmaster" was not included on the list of fighters officially signed to UFC following the dissolution of Strikeforce. So then why was his profile recently added to UFC.com?

UFC on FOX 6: Michael Kuiper welcomes Division II All-American Josh Janousek to the Octagon on Jan. 26

by George Halvatzis Jr. from MMAmania.com on Jan 15, 2013 11:30 PM EST

Michael Kuiper, a two-fight veteran of the UFC middleweight division, will welcome Josh Janousek -- a former NCAA division II All-American -- to the Octagon at UFC on FOX 6 at the United Center in Chicago, Ill., on Jan. 26, 2013.

Daniel Cormier calls out Frank Mir for UFC on FOX 7 fight on April 20, then warns Jon Jones he is going to 'kick his ass'

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 13, 2013 4:00 PM EST

Daniel Cormier sets his Octagon debut, challenging former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir to fight him at UFC on FOX 7, which is scheduled for April 20, 2013 at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California.

Josh Janousek to make UFC debut against Michael Kuiper at UFC on FOX 6

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Jan 13, 2013 3:00 PM EST

Division II standout wrestler Josh Janousek will his Octagon debut against Michael Kuiper when the two lock horns at UFC on FOX 6.

2012 World MMA Awards results: UFC champ Jon Jones repeats as ‘Fighter of the Year’

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 12, 2013 12:00 PM EST

MMAmania.com has the list of winners and full results from the 2012 World MMA Awards held at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Jan. 11, 2013.

Strikeforce: 'Marquardt vs. Saffiedine' predictions, preview and analysis

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 11, 2013 1:00 PM EST

Blow a kiss, say 'peace out,' wave a white hankie or do whatever it is you do to say goodbye, as this is the last time we'll ever be picking Strikeforce fights here on MMAmania.com. Now, what do you say we go out in style?

Strikeforce fight card: Josh Barnett vs Nandor Guelmino preview

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Jan 9, 2013 7:06 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at this Saturday night's Strikeforce finale main card bout between heavyweights Josh Barnett and Nandor Guelmino. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Report: Ildemar Alcantara steps in for injured Roger Hollett, meets Wager Prado At UFC on FX 7

by Mike Bohn from MMAmania.com on Jan 8, 2013 11:00 PM EST

UFC light heavyweight Roger Hollett has withdrawn from his scheduled fight against Wagner Prado at UFC on FX 7: "Bisping vs. Belfort" on Jan. 19, 2013 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Replacing Hollett will be UFC newcomer Ildemar Alcantara.

Cain Velasquez tops the SB Nation heavyweight rankings

by Brent Brookhouse from Bloody Elbow on Jan 2, 2013 4:00 PM EST

Cain Velasquez's domination of Junior dos Santos at UFC 155 moves him into the #1 spot for the SB Nation heavyweight rankings.

Latest UFC rankings/MMA rankings (heavyweight)

by Jesse Holland from MMAmania.com on Jan 2, 2013 12:24 PM EST

Rankings! Team SB Nation has compiled a list of the 10 best mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters inside -- as well as outside -- the UFC. Find out who makes the heavyweight cut right here.

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