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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History

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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

ANTONIO RODRIGO NOGUEIRA

“Minotauro”
Brazil Flag BRAZIL • HEAVYWEIGHT
W-L-D 34-10-1 (1 NC)
(T)KO 3-3
SUB 21-2
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY Brazil
WT CLASS Heavyweight
HT / WT 6′ 3″, 240 lbs (191cm, 109kg)
BIRTHDATE 06/02/1976 (50)
STANCE Orthodox
REACH 77.0″ (196cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE Team Nogueira / Black House • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
NICKNAME “Minotauro”
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CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
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Former UFC Interim Heavyweight Champion Submitted Tim Sylvia at UFC 81 to Capture the Belt
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Inaugural PRIDE FC Heavyweight Champion Crowned 1st Heavyweight King at PRIDE 17 & Interim Champion
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UFC Hall of Fame (Class of 2016) Inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame Pioneer Wing
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RINGS King of Kings 2000 Champion Grand Prix Winner Defeating Overeem, Volk Han & Tamura
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record
WINS34
KO/TKO
3
SUB
21
DECISION
10
LOSSES10
KO/TKO
3
SUB
2
DECISION
5
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST1
NC
1
Percentage Statistics

Calculated from 46 professional bouts (34-10-1, 1 NC).

Win Rate

34 wins · 46 bouts

Loss Rate

10 losses · 46 bouts

Finish Rate

24 finishes · 46 bouts

KO/TKO Rate

3 KO/TKOs · 46 bouts

Submission Rate

21 submissions · 46 bouts

Decision Rate

10 decisions · 46 bouts

ANTONIO RODRIGO NOGUEIRA FIGHT HISTORY – PRO
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Stefan Struve Netherlands Netherlands
UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia
Aug / 01 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 01 / 2015
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 UFC 190 Heavyweight Feature • Nogueira vs. Struve
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Stefan Struve
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 265 lbs
Stefan Struve Record at Bout (Opponent)25-7-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout34-9-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Stefan Struve: -170 (Favorite) vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: +145 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Hallison Pontes: 30-27 Fabio Alves: 30-27 Marco Aurelio: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his final professional fight in front of his home crowd in Rio, Nogueira engaged the 7-foot Struve in a striking battle. Struve utilized his 84-inch reach to out-land Nogueira with straight punches and uppercuts across three rounds to take a unanimous decision sweep.
LOSS
Roy Nelson United States United States
UFC Fight Night: Minotauro vs. Nelson
Apr / 11 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:37) Apr / 11 / 2014
ROUND1
TIME3:37
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC Fight Night Abu Dhabi Main Event • Minotauro vs. Nelson
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Roy Nelson
Fight LocationUnited Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (du Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup238 lbs vs 255½ lbs
Roy Nelson Record at Bout (Opponent)19-9-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout34-8-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Roy Nelson: -155 (Favorite) vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: +135 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Leon Roberts
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nelson landed a flush overhand right after dropping Nogueira earlier in the frame, connecting with a devastating follow-up right that rendered Nogueira unconscious at 3:37 of the opening round.
LOSS
Fabricio Werdum Brazil Brazil
UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum
Jun / 08 / 2013
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 2 (2:41) Jun / 08 / 2013
ROUND2
TIME2:41
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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🥊 TUF Brazil 2 Coaches Finale • Nogueira vs. Werdum 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Fabricio Werdum
Fight LocationBrazil Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil (Ginásio Paulo Sarasate)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup236 lbs vs 242 lbs
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout (Opponent)16-5-1
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout34-7-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Fabricio Werdum: -325 (Favorite) vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: +250 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rematch of their 2006 PRIDE clash. Werdum dominated on the ground, transitioning smoothly into an armbar from top position that forced Nogueira to verbally submit at 2:41 of round two.
WIN
Dave Herman United States United States
UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar
Oct / 13 / 2012
Submission – Armbar SOTN
Rnd 2 (4:31) Oct / 13 / 2012
ROUND2
TIME4:31
METHOD Submission – Armbar SOTN
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🥊 UFC 153 Co-Main Event • Nogueira vs. Herman
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Dave Herman
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup251 lbs vs 244 lbs
Dave Herman Record at Bout (Opponent)21-4-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout33-7-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: -225 (Favorite) vs Dave Herman: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Mario Yamasaki
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
After Herman infamously claimed jiu-jitsu doesn’t work on him, Nogueira dropped Herman with a stinging left hook in round two, followed him to the mat, and locked in a textbook armbar at 4:31 to claim Submission of the Night ($70,000 bonus).
LOSS
Frank Mir United States United States
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida
Dec / 10 / 2011
Submission – Kimura
Rnd 1 (3:38) Dec / 10 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME3:38
METHODSubmission – Kimura
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🥊 UFC 140 Heavyweight Co-Main Rematch • Mir vs. Nogueira 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Frank Mir
Fight LocationCanada Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Air Canada Centre)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup239 lbs vs 260 lbs
Frank Mir Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout33-6-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frank Mir: -235 (Favorite) vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: +195 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira rocked Mir badly with punches and appeared on the verge of a finish before pursuing a submission on the ground. Mir miraculously reversed the scramble and locked in a deep kimura that broke Nogueira’s humerus bone at 3:38 of round one.
WIN
Brendan Schaub United States United States
UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami
Aug / 27 / 2011
KO/TKO KOTN
Rnd 1 (3:09) Aug / 27 / 2011
ROUND1
TIME3:09
METHOD KO/TKO KOTN
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🥊 UFC 134 Heavyweight Showcase • Nogueira vs. Schaub
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Brendan Schaub
Fight LocationBrazil Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (HSBC Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup243 lbs vs 247 lbs
Brendan Schaub Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout32-6-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Brendan Schaub: -240 (Favorite) vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Returning after multiple hip and knee surgeries, Nogueira electrified the Brazilian fans by timing a crisp three-punch combination that collapsed Schaub face-first at 3:09 of round one, earning Knockout of the Night ($100,000 bonus).
LOSS
Cain Velasquez United States United States
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez
Feb / 20 / 2010
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:20) Feb / 20 / 2010
ROUND1
TIME2:20
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFC 110 Title Eliminator Main Event • Nogueira vs. Velasquez
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Cain Velasquez
Fight LocationAustralia Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (Acer Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup243 lbs vs 242½ lbs
Cain Velasquez Record at Bout (Opponent)7-0-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout32-5-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Cain Velasquez: -110 vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: -110
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Velasquez showcased blazing hand speed, connecting with a devastating left hook and right uppercut combination that dropped Nogueira before finishing with ground strikes at 2:20 of the first round.
WIN
Randy Couture United States United States
UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira
Aug / 29 / 2009
Decision – Unanimous FOTN
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 29 / 2009
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD Decision – Unanimous FOTN
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🥊 UFC 102 Main Event Heavyweight Clash • Couture vs. Nogueira
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Randy Couture
Fight LocationUnited States Portland, Oregon, United States (Rose Garden)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 220 lbs
Randy Couture Record at Bout (Opponent)16-9-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout31-5-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: -200 (Favorite) vs Randy Couture: +160 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Mario Yamasaki Nelson Hamilton: 30-27 Marcos Rosales: 30-27 Glenn Trowbridge: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A celebrated heavyweight masterclass that earned Fight of the Night honors ($60,000 bonus). Nogueira dropped Couture twice with crisp boxing combinations, threatened with anacondas and guillotine chokes, and took a unanimous decision in Portland.
LOSS
Frank Mir Title Fight United States United States
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
Dec / 27 / 2008
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (1:54) Dec / 27 / 2008
ROUND2
TIME1:54
METHODKO/TKO
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Belt Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship • Nogueira vs. Mir
Defending Interim UFC Champion
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Frank Mir
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup246 lbs vs 251 lbs
Frank Mir Record at Bout (Opponent)11-3-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout31-4-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: -170 (Favorite) vs Frank Mir: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Mir became the first fighter to stop Nogueira by strikes. Mir knocked Nogueira down twice in round one with sharp southpaw counters, then dropped him again in round two to force referee Herb Dean’s stoppage at 1:54.
WIN
Tim Sylvia Title Fight United States United States
UFC 81: Breaking Point
Feb / 02 / 2008
Submission – Guillotine Choke FOTN
Rnd 3 (1:28) Feb / 02 / 2008
ROUND3
TIME1:28
METHOD Submission – Guillotine Choke FOTN
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Belt Interim UFC Heavyweight Championship • Nogueira vs. Sylvia
Captured Interim UFC Belt
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Tim Sylvia
Fight LocationUnited States Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup237 lbs vs 261 lbs
Tim Sylvia Record at Bout (Opponent)24-3-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout30-4-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: -220 (Favorite) vs Tim Sylvia: +180 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sylvia battered Nogueira on the feet through the first two rounds, scoring a knockdown with a big right hand. Showing his legendary heart, Nogueira dragged Sylvia down in round three, pulled guard with a tight guillotine choke, and forced the tap at 1:28 to win the UFC interim belt and Fight of the Night ($60,000 bonus).
WIN
Heath Herring United States United States
UFC 73: Stacked
Jul / 07 / 2007
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 07 / 2007
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 Octagon Debut Feature • Nogueira vs. Herring 3
UFC Debut
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Heath Herring
Fight LocationUnited States Sacramento, California, United States (ARCO Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup241 lbs vs 250 lbs
Heath Herring Record at Bout (Opponent)26-12-0 (1 NC)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout29-4-1 (1 NC)
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira: -700 (Favorite) vs Heath Herring: +500 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean Nelson Hamilton: 29-28 Cecil Peoples: 29-28 Marcos Rosales: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his UFC debut, Nogueira survived a frightening head kick knockdown in round one from Herring, recovered swiftly, and took over with dominant ground control and submission attacks to sweep a 29-28 unanimous decision.
WIN
Josh Barnett United States United States
PRIDE Shockwave 2006
Dec / 31 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 31 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE Shockwave 2006 Co-Main Event • Nogueira vs. Barnett 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Josh Barnett
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup241 lbs vs 256 lbs
Josh Barnett Record at Bout (Opponent)23-4-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout28-4-1 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira avenged his narrow loss from three months prior. Utilizing superior boxing combinations and effective submission attempts off his back, Nogueira outpointed Barnett to capture a clear unanimous decision in his final PRIDE appearance.
LOSS
Josh Barnett United States United States
PRIDE Final Conflict Absolute
Sep / 10 / 2006
Decision – Split
Rnd 2 (5:00) Sep / 10 / 2006
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Open-Weight Grand Prix Semifinal • Nogueira vs. Barnett
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Josh Barnett
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration2 x Rnds (10-5 min)
Weights Matchup241 lbs vs 256 lbs
Josh Barnett Record at Bout (Opponent)22-4-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout28-3-1 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A high-octane 15-minute catch wrestling vs. Brazilian jiu-jitsu clash. Barnett scored a key knockdown with a left hook in round one, while Nogueira countered with deep submission attempts, with Barnett edging the nod via razor-thin split decision.
WIN
Fabricio Werdum Brazil Brazil
PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute
Jul / 01 / 2006
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Jul / 01 / 2006
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Open-Weight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Nogueira vs. Werdum
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Fabricio Werdum
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup241 lbs vs 238 lbs
Fabricio Werdum Record at Bout (Opponent)8-1-1
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout27-3-1 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
World-class BJJ chess match. Nogueira controlled the striking exchanges on the feet with precise jabs and hooks, neutralizing Werdum’s sweeps to earn a clear unanimous decision victory.
WIN
Wagner da Conceicao Martins Brazil Brazil
PRIDE Total Elimination Absolute
May / 05 / 2006
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 1 (2:17) May / 05 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:17
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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🥊 PRIDE 2006 Open-Weight Grand Prix Opening Round • Nogueira vs. Zuluzinho
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Wagner da Conceicao Martins
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka Dome)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup241 lbs vs 363 lbs
Wagner da Conceicao Martins Record at Bout (Opponent)5-1-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout26-3-1 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira immediately took down the massive 360-pound Brazilian, transitioned into full mount, and torqued an armbar at 2:17 of round one to punch his ticket to the quarterfinals.
WIN
Kiyoshi Tamura Japan Japan
PRIDE 31: Dreamers
Feb / 26 / 2006
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 1 (2:24) Feb / 26 / 2006
ROUND1
TIME2:24
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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🥊 PRIDE 31 Feature Bout • Nogueira vs. Tamura 2
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Kiyoshi Tamura
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 190 lbs
Kiyoshi Tamura Record at Bout (Opponent)32-12-2
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout25-3-1 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Rematch of their 2000 RINGS encounter. Nogueira quickly brought Tamura to the canvas, passed his guard with ease, and secured an armbar finish at 2:24 of round one.
WIN
Pawel Nastula Poland Poland
PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005
Jun / 26 / 2005
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (8:38) Jun / 26 / 2005
ROUND1
TIME8:38
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 PRIDE Critical Countdown 2005 Feature • Nogueira vs. Nastula
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Pawel Nastula
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 235 lbs
Pawel Nastula Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout24-3-1 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Olympic judo gold medalist Nastula tested Nogueira early with strong throws, but fatigued under Nogueira’s relentless pace. Nogueira secured full mount and rained down unanswered strikes to earn a TKO stoppage at 8:38 of round one.
LOSS
Fedor Emelianenko Title Fight Russia Russia
PRIDE Shockwave 2004
Dec / 31 / 2004
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Dec / 31 / 2004
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt PRIDE Heavyweight Championship & GP Final • Emelianenko vs. Nogueira 3
Challenger for PRIDE World Title
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 233 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)20-1-0 (1 NC)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout24-2-1 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
The decisive trilogy bout before 48,398 fans in Saitama. Fedor controlled the action with devastating ground-and-pound while avoiding Nogueira’s submissions, claiming a unanimous decision to retain the PRIDE belt and win the 2004 Grand Prix.
WIN
Sergei Kharitonov Russia Russia
PRIDE Final Conflict 2004
Aug / 15 / 2004
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00) Aug / 15 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix Semifinal • Nogueira vs. Kharitonov
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Sergei Kharitonov
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration2 x Rnds (10-5 min)
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 242 lbs
Sergei Kharitonov Record at Bout (Opponent)11-0-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout23-2-1 (1 NC)
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira displayed exceptional technical boxing against the undefeated Russian combat sambo champion, out-landing Kharitonov and controlling the clinch to take a dominant unanimous decision.
NC
Fedor Emelianenko Title Fight Russia Russia
PRIDE Final Conflict 2004
Aug / 15 / 2004
No Contest – Accidental Headbutt
Rnd 1 (3:52) Aug / 15 / 2004
ROUND1
TIME3:52
METHODNo Contest
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Belt PRIDE Heavyweight Championship & Grand Prix Final • Emelianenko vs. Nogueira 2
Challenger for PRIDE World Title
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 233 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)19-1-0 (1 NC)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout23-2-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the Grand Prix Final, an accidental clash of heads opened a severe cut over Fedor’s eye. The cageside physician determined Fedor could not continue, rendering the bout an official No Contest at 3:52 of the opening round.
WIN
Heath Herring United States United States
PRIDE Critical Countdown 2004
Jun / 20 / 2004
Submission – Anaconda Choke
Rnd 2 (0:30) Jun / 20 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME0:30
METHODSubmission – Anaconda Choke
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🥊 PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix Quarterfinal • Nogueira vs. Herring 2
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Heath Herring
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 250 lbs
Heath Herring Record at Bout (Opponent)22-9-0 (1 NC)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout22-2-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira dominated the positional exchanges on the mat and locked in his signature anaconda choke early in round two, forcing Herring to tap at the 30-second mark.
WIN
Hirotaka Yokoi Japan Japan
PRIDE Total Elimination 2004
Apr / 25 / 2004
Submission – Anaconda Choke
Rnd 2 (1:25) Apr / 25 / 2004
ROUND2
TIME1:25
METHODSubmission – Anaconda Choke
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🥊 PRIDE 2004 Heavyweight Grand Prix Opening Round • Nogueira vs. Yokoi
Tournament Opening Round
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Hirotaka Yokoi
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 220 lbs
Hirotaka Yokoi Record at Bout (Opponent)9-0-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout21-2-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira overwhelmed undefeated judoka Yokoi on the mat, executing a textbook anaconda choke from the front headlock position to force a tap at 1:25 of round two.
WIN
Mirko Filipovic Title Fight Croatia Croatia
PRIDE Final Conflict 2003
Nov / 09 / 2003
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 2 (1:45) Nov / 09 / 2003
ROUND2
TIME1:45
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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Belt Interim PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Nogueira vs. Cro Cop
Captured Interim PRIDE World Title
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Mirko Filipovic
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup238 lbs vs 227 lbs
Mirko Filipovic Record at Bout (Opponent)8-0-1
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout20-2-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A legendary comeback fight in PRIDE history before 67,451 fans at the Tokyo Dome. After being dropped by Cro Cop’s devastating left high kick at the end of round one, Nogueira secured a takedown in round two, mounted Cro Cop, and transitioned into an armbar at 1:45 to capture the Interim PRIDE Heavyweight Championship.
WIN
Ricco Rodriguez United States United States
PRIDE Total Elimination 2003
Aug / 10 / 2003
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Aug / 10 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 PRIDE Total Elimination 2003 Feature • Nogueira vs. Rodriguez
Superfight Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Ricco Rodriguez
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup240 lbs vs 245 lbs
Ricco Rodriguez Record at Bout (Opponent)15-2-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout19-2-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-stakes heavyweight clash against former UFC heavyweight champion Rodriguez. While Rodriguez found takedowns early, Nogueira controlled the striking exchanges on the feet and threatened off his guard to sweep a unanimous decision.
LOSS
Fedor Emelianenko Title Fight Russia Russia
PRIDE 25: Body Blow
Mar / 16 / 2003
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Mar / 16 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Nogueira vs. Emelianenko
Lost PRIDE World Title
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight LocationJapan Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 233 lbs
Fedor Emelianenko Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0 (1 NC)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout19-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A historic changing of the guard. Fedor negated Nogueira’s submission guard with furious leaping punches and ground-and-pound over three rounds, handing Nogueira his first PRIDE loss and claiming the undisputed championship.
WIN
Dan Henderson United States United States
PRIDE 24: Cold Fury 3
Dec / 23 / 2002
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 3 (1:49) Dec / 23 / 2002
ROUND3
TIME1:49
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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🥊 PRIDE 24 Main Event Rematch • Nogueira vs. Henderson 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Dan Henderson
Fight LocationJapan Fukuoka, Japan (Fukuoka Marine Messe)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup235 lbs vs 205 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)12-1-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout18-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Avenging his first career loss from RINGS King of Kings 1999, Nogueira survived Henderson’s heavy overhand rights, wore down the American wrestler on the canvas, and locked in a textbook armbar at 1:49 of round three.
WIN
Semmy Schilt Netherlands Netherlands
PRIDE 23: Championship Chaos 2
Nov / 24 / 2002
Submission – Triangle Choke
Rnd 1 (6:36) Nov / 24 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME6:36
METHODSubmission – Triangle Choke
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🥊 PRIDE 23 Feature Heavyweight Bout • Nogueira vs. Schilt
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Semmy Schilt
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 256 lbs
Semmy Schilt Record at Bout (Opponent)22-8-1
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout17-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Facing the towering 6-foot-11 Dutch kickboxing sensation, Nogueira closed the distance, pulled guard, and expertly caught Schilt in a triangle choke at 6:36 of round one.
WIN
Bob Sapp United States United States
PRIDE Shockwave
Aug / 28 / 2002
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 2 (4:03) Aug / 28 / 2002
ROUND2
TIME4:03
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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🥊 PRIDE Shockwave 2002 Historic Showcase • Nogueira vs. Sapp
Historic Superfight
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Bob Sapp
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo National Stadium)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 350 lbs
Bob Sapp Record at Bout (Opponent)2-0-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout16-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Before a record-setting crowd of 91,107 fans, Nogueira survived being slammed head-first into the canvas by the 350-pound behemoth Sapp. Demonstrating legendary resilience, Nogueira weathered Sapp’s assault and secured a stunning armbar finish at 4:03 of round two.
WIN
Sanae Kikuta Japan Japan
UFO: Legend
Aug / 08 / 2002
KO/TKO
Rnd 2 (0:29) Aug / 08 / 2002
ROUND2
TIME0:29
METHODKO/TKO
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🥊 UFO: Legend Heavyweight Feature • Nogueira vs. Kikuta
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Sanae Kikuta
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 196 lbs
Sanae Kikuta Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-3
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout15-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira stuffed Kikuta’s judo takedown attempts with ease before unleashing a crushing right hand that flattened Kikuta at 0:29 of round two in the Tokyo Dome.
WIN
Enson Inoue United States United States
PRIDE 19: Bad Blood
Feb / 24 / 2002
Submission – Triangle Choke
Rnd 1 (6:17) Feb / 24 / 2002
ROUND1
TIME6:17
METHODSubmission – Triangle Choke
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🥊 PRIDE 19 Feature Bout • Nogueira vs. Inoue
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Enson Inoue
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup233 lbs vs 215 lbs
Enson Inoue Record at Bout (Opponent)11-6-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout14-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira weathered Inoue’s aggressive opening brawl, pulled guard smoothly, and locked in a deep triangle choke to force a technical submission at 6:17 of round one.
WIN
Heath Herring Title Fight United States United States
PRIDE 17: Championship Chaos
Nov / 03 / 2001
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00) Nov / 03 / 2001
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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Belt Inaugural PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Nogueira vs. Herring
Captured Inaugural PRIDE World Title
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Heath Herring
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 245 lbs
Heath Herring Record at Bout (Opponent)17-6-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout13-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Historic inaugural heavyweight title bout in PRIDE history. Nogueira put on a Brazilian jiu-jitsu masterclass, mounting Herring repeatedly and threatening submissions across 20 minutes to be crowned the first-ever PRIDE Heavyweight Champion.
WIN
Mark Coleman United States United States
PRIDE 16: Beasts From The East
Sep / 24 / 2001
Submission – Triangle Armbar
Rnd 1 (6:10) Sep / 24 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME6:10
METHODSubmission – Triangle Armbar
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🥊 PRIDE 16 Main Event • Nogueira vs. Coleman
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Mark Coleman
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 245 lbs
Mark Coleman Record at Bout (Opponent)11-4-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout12-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
PRIDE 2000 Grand Prix champion Coleman took Nogueira down and landed heavy ground strikes, but Nogueira stayed composed, threw his legs up into a triangle choke, and extended Coleman’s arm for the tap at 6:10.
WIN
Gary Goodridge Canada Canada
PRIDE 15: Raging Rumble
Jul / 29 / 2001
Submission – Triangle Choke
Rnd 1 (2:37) Jul / 29 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME2:37
METHODSubmission – Triangle Choke
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🥊 PRIDE FC Debut • Nogueira vs. Goodridge
PRIDE Debut
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Gary Goodridge
Fight LocationJapan Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
Duration3 x 5 min (10-5-5)
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 245 lbs
Gary Goodridge Record at Bout (Opponent)14-10-1
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout11-1-1
Officials
Ref: Yuji Shimada
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sensational PRIDE debut for Nogueira. He pulled guard against the powerful Goodridge, immediately trapped his neck and arm in a triangle choke, and secured the tap at 2:37 of the opening frame.
WIN
Valentijn Overeem Title Fight Netherlands Netherlands
Rings: King of Kings 2000 Final
Feb / 24 / 2001
Submission – Arm-Triangle Choke
Rnd 1 (1:20) Feb / 24 / 2001
ROUND1
TIME1:20
METHODSubmission – Arm-Triangle Choke
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Belt RINGS King of Kings 2000 Tournament Final • Nogueira vs. Overeem 2
Won Tournament Championship
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Valentijn Overeem
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 230 lbs
Valentijn Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)19-10-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout10-1-1
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In the Grand Prix final, Nogueira dragged Overeem to the canvas, advanced to side control, and locked in an arm-triangle choke at 1:20 to become the King of Kings 2000 tournament champion.
WIN
Volk Han Russia Russia
Rings: King of Kings 2000 Final
Feb / 24 / 2001
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 2 (5:00) Feb / 24 / 2001
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 2000 Semifinal • Nogueira vs. Volk Han
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Volk Han
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 220 lbs
Volk Han Record at Bout (Opponent)19-8-1
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout9-1-1
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-level tactical battle against Russian sambo pioneer Volk Han. Nogueira neutralized Han’s leg locks, controlled top position, and won a unanimous decision over two rounds.
WIN
Hiromitsu Kanehara Japan Japan
Rings: King of Kings 2000 Final
Feb / 24 / 2001
Submission – Rear-Naked Choke
Rnd 2 (0:27) Feb / 24 / 2001
ROUND2
TIME0:27
METHODSubmission – Rear-Naked Choke
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 2000 Quarterfinal • Nogueira vs. Kanehara
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Hiromitsu Kanehara
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 205 lbs
Hiromitsu Kanehara Record at Bout (Opponent)19-12-1
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout8-1-1
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira took Kanehara to the mat early in round two, transitioned to the back with precision, and locked in a rear-naked choke at 0:27.
WIN
Achmed Labasanov Russia Russia
Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block A
Oct / 09 / 2000
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 1 (1:38) Oct / 09 / 2000
ROUND1
TIME1:38
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 2000 Block A Second Round • Nogueira vs. Labasanov
Tournament Second Round
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Achmed Labasanov
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 215 lbs
Achmed Labasanov Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout7-1-1
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira grounded Labasanov quickly, isolated the arm from mount, and secured the tap at 1:38 of round one to qualify for the King of Kings Finals.
WIN
Kiyoshi Tamura Japan Japan
Rings: King of Kings 2000 Block A
Oct / 09 / 2000
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 2 (2:29) Oct / 09 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME2:29
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 2000 Block A First Round • Nogueira vs. Tamura
Tournament First Round
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Kiyoshi Tamura
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 190 lbs
Kiyoshi Tamura Record at Bout (Opponent)30-10-2
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout6-1-1
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Tamura used his speed and leg locks to defend in round one, but Nogueira secured full mount in round two and finished with an armbar at 2:29.
DRAW
Tsuyoshi Kosaka Japan Japan
Rings: Millennium Combine 3
Aug / 23 / 2000
Draw – Time Limit
Rnd 2 (5:00) Aug / 23 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDraw – Time Limit
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🥊 RINGS Millennium Combine 3 Feature • Nogueira vs. Kosaka
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Fight LocationJapan Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup231 lbs vs 218 lbs
Tsuyoshi Kosaka Record at Bout (Opponent)24-14-1
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout6-1-0
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Technical grappling clash in Osaka. Both fighters exchanged submission attempts and scrambles over two full rounds, fighting to a well-earned time-limit draw.
LOSS
Dan Henderson United States United States
Rings: King of Kings 1999 Final
Feb / 26 / 2000
Decision – Split
Rnd 3 (5:00) Feb / 26 / 2000
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 1999 Semifinal • Nogueira vs. Henderson 1
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Dan Henderson
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Duration3 x 5 min (Overtime Round)
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 200 lbs
Dan Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)5-0-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout6-0-0
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A battle of unbeatens in Tokyo. Henderson scored takedowns and top control, while Nogueira threatened relentlessly with armbars and sweeps off his back. After a sudden-victory overtime round, Henderson was awarded a razor-close split decision.
WIN
Andrei Kopylov Russia Russia
Rings: King of Kings 1999 Final
Feb / 26 / 2000
Decision – Majority
Rnd 2 (5:00) Feb / 26 / 2000
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Majority
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 1999 Quarterfinal • Nogueira vs. Kopylov
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Andrei Kopylov
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 220 lbs
Andrei Kopylov Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout5-0-0
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira fended off Kopylov’s dangerous sambo leg lock attempts, reversed positions on the ground, and took a majority decision victory to advance to the semifinals.
WIN
Jeremy Horn United States United States
WEF 8: Goin’ Platinum
Jan / 15 / 2000
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (8:00) Jan / 15 / 2000
ROUND3
TIME8:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
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🥊 WEF 8 Heavyweight Showcase • Nogueira vs. Horn
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Jeremy Horn
Fight LocationUnited States Rome, Georgia, United States (Forum Civic Center)
Duration3 x 8 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 205 lbs
Jeremy Horn Record at Bout (Opponent)36-6-4
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout4-0-0
Officials
Ref: Larry Kelley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
A high-level 24-minute grappling exhibition against seasoned UFC veteran Jeremy Horn. Nogueira dominated positional control from top and bottom to earn a clear unanimous decision in Georgia.
WIN
Valentijn Overeem Netherlands Netherlands
Rings: King of Kings 1999 Block A
Oct / 28 / 1999
Submission – Keylock
Rnd 1 (1:51) Oct / 28 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME1:51
METHODSubmission – Keylock
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 1999 Block A Second Round • Nogueira vs. Overeem 1
Tournament Second Round
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Valentijn Overeem
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 230 lbs
Valentijn Overeem Record at Bout (Opponent)10-6-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout3-0-0
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira took Overeem down straight away, advanced effortlessly to side control, and secured a keylock americana submission at 1:51 to qualify for the 2000 tournament finals.
WIN
Yuriy Kochkine Russia Russia
Rings: King of Kings 1999 Block A
Oct / 28 / 1999
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 1 (0:40) Oct / 28 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME0:40
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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🥊 RINGS Debut • Nogueira vs. Kochkine
Tournament First Round
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Yuriy Kochkine
Fight LocationJapan Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
Duration2 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 215 lbs
Yuriy Kochkine Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout2-0-0
Officials
Ref: Koichi Kato
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Lightning-quick submission in Tokyo. Nogueira grounded the Russian sambo fighter immediately, transitioned into an armbar, and forced the tap in just 40 seconds.
WIN
Nate Schroeder United States United States
WEF 7: Stomp in the Swamp
Oct / 09 / 1999
Submission – Armbar
Rnd 1 (1:52) Oct / 09 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME1:52
METHODSubmission – Armbar
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🥊 WEF 7 Heavyweight Bout • Nogueira vs. Schroeder
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Nate Schroeder
Fight LocationUnited States Kenner, Louisiana, United States (Pontchartrain Center)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 240 lbs
Nate Schroeder Record at Bout (Opponent)3-2-0
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout1-0-0
Officials
Ref: Larry Kelley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Nogueira took Schroeder to the mat, achieved full mount, and torqued an armbar to secure the submission at 1:52 of the opening round.
WIN
David Dodd United States United States
WEF 5: World Extreme Fighting 5
Jun / 12 / 1999
Submission – Crucifix Neck Crank
Rnd 1 (3:12) Jun / 12 / 1999
ROUND1
TIME3:12
METHODSubmission – Crucifix Neck Crank
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Nogueira vs. Dodd
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs David Dodd
Fight LocationUnited States DeLand, Florida, United States (Volusia County Fairgrounds)
Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup225 lbs vs 240 lbs
David Dodd Record at Bout (Opponent)0-0-0 (Debut)
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Record at Bout0-0-0 (Debut)
Officials
Ref: Larry Kelley
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his professional mixed martial arts debut in Florida, 23-year-old Nogueira took Dodd down, isolated his neck and shoulder from a crucifix position, and extracted a tapout at 3:12 of round one.
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