Frankie Edgar MMA Profile Record, Stats, Biography, UFC Career & Fight History
Credit: UFC/Zuffa LLC
FRANKIE EDGAR
“The Answer”
UNITED STATES • BANTAMWEIGHT
W-L-D
24-11-1
(T)KO
7-5
SUB
4-0
BIOGRAPHY
COUNTRY
United States
WT CLASS
Bantamweight • Featherweight • Lightweight
HT / WT
5′ 6″, 136 lbs
BIRTHDATE
10/16/1981 (44)
STANCE
Orthodox
REACH
68.0″ (173cm)
TEAM / RESIDENCE
Ricardo Almeida BJJ • Iron Army • Toms River, NJ
NICKNAME
“The Answer”
CAREER HONOURS & HISTORICAL RECORDS
Frankie Edgar Record
WINS24
KO/TKO
7
SUB
4
DECISION
13
LOSSES11
KO/TKO
5
SUB
0
DECISION
6
DRAWS1
DR
1
NO CONTEST0
NC
0
Percentage Statistics
Calculated from 36 professional bouts (24-11-1).
RESULT
FIGHTER
EVENT
METHOD
DURATION/DATE
LOSS
Chris Gutierrez
United States
United States
UFC 281: Adesanya vs. Pereira
Nov / 12 / 2022
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:01)
Nov / 12 / 2022
ROUND1
TIME2:01
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Retirement Bout • Edgar vs. Gutierrez
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Chris Gutierrez
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135½ lbs vs 136 lbs
Chris Gutierrez Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-2
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout24-10-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Chris Gutierrez: -225 (Favorite)
vs
Frankie Edgar: +185 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his final professional bout, Edgar looked to establish footwork and range before Gutierrez stepped in with a perfectly timed counter knee that landed flush to the chin, knocking Edgar out cold at 2:01 of round one.
LOSS
Marlon Vera
Ecuador
Ecuador
UFC 268: Usman vs. Covington 2
Nov / 06 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (3:50)
Nov / 06 / 2021
ROUND3
TIME3:50
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 268 Bantamweight Showcase • Edgar vs. Vera
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Marlon Vera
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135½ lbs vs 135 lbs
Marlon Vera Record at Bout (Opponent)19-7-1
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout24-9-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Marlon Vera: -180 (Favorite)
vs
Frankie Edgar: +155 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Todd Anderson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Edgar won the early rounds on the scorecards with crisp combinations and three takedowns, but Vera uncorked a devastating front kick straight up the middle in the third frame to secure the knockout at 3:50.
LOSS
Cory Sandhagen
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Volkov
Feb / 06 / 2021
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (0:28)
Feb / 06 / 2021
ROUND1
TIME0:28
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Bantamweight Co-Main Event • Edgar vs. Sandhagen
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Cory Sandhagen
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135½ lbs vs 135½ lbs
Cory Sandhagen Record at Bout (Opponent)13-2-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout24-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Cory Sandhagen: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Frankie Edgar: +325 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Keith Peterson
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Sandhagen executed an explosive flying knee just 28 seconds into the fight, catching Edgar cleanly on the jaw to score an immediate highlight-reel knockout.
WIN
Pedro Munhoz
Brazil
Brazil
UFC Fight Night: Munhoz vs. Edgar
Aug / 22 / 2020
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Aug / 22 / 2020
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Bantamweight Debut • Munhoz vs. Edgar
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Pedro Munhoz
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (UFC Apex)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup135½ lbs vs 136 lbs
Pedro Munhoz Record at Bout (Opponent)18-4-0 (1 NC)
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout23-8-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Pedro Munhoz: -260 (Favorite)
vs
Frankie Edgar: +220 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Derek Cleary: 48-47
Eric Colón: 48-47
Sal D’Amato: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his 135-pound debut, Edgar engaged in a high-octane 25-minute battle against Munhoz, landing 135 significant strikes with lightning hand speed and footwork to claim a hard-fought split decision and Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
LOSS
Chan Sung Jung
South Korea
South Korea
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Korean Zombie
Dec / 21 / 2019
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (3:18)
Dec / 21 / 2019
ROUND1
TIME3:18
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 165 Main Event • Edgar vs. Korean Zombie
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Chan Sung Jung
Fight Location Busan, South Korea (Sajik Arena)
Busan, South Korea (Sajik Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Chan Sung Jung Record at Bout (Opponent)15-5-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout23-7-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Chan Sung Jung: -185 (Favorite)
vs
Frankie Edgar: +160 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Marc Goddard
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Stepping in on short notice, Edgar was tagged early by counter hooks and an uppercut from “The Korean Zombie,” dropping to the canvas before referee Marc Goddard halted the barrage at 3:18 of round one.
LOSS
Max Holloway
United States
United States
UFC 240: Holloway vs. Edgar
Jul / 27 / 2019
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jul / 27 / 2019
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship • Holloway vs. Edgar
Challenged for Undisputed Title
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Max Holloway
Fight Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Rogers Place)
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (Rogers Place)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145 lbs
Max Holloway Record at Bout (Opponent)20-4-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout23-6-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Max Holloway: -380 (Favorite)
vs
Frankie Edgar: +315 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Jerin Valel: 47-48
Eric Colón: 45-50
Sal D’Amato: 45-50
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Challenging for the 145-pound championship, Edgar displayed trademark tenacity and mixed in level changes, but Holloway used his superior range, jab, and takedown defense to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Cub Swanson
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Barboza vs. Lee
Apr / 21 / 2018
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Apr / 21 / 2018
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 128 Co-Main Rematch • Edgar vs. Swanson 2
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Cub Swanson
Fight Location Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Boardwalk Hall)
Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States (Boardwalk Hall)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145 lbs
Cub Swanson Record at Bout (Opponent)25-8-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout22-6-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -245 (Favorite)
vs
Cub Swanson: +205 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Derek Cleary: 30-27
Dave Tirelli: 30-27
Eric Colón: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Competing in his home state of New Jersey, Edgar showcased dazzling boxing combinations and relentless footwork, out-landing Swanson across three frames to sweep all judges’ scorecards 30-27.
LOSS
Brian Ortega
United States
United States
UFC 222: Cyborg vs. Kunitskaya
Mar / 03 / 2018
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (4:44)
Mar / 03 / 2018
ROUND1
TIME4:44
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Featherweight Title Eliminator • Edgar vs. Ortega
Co-Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Brian Ortega
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 145½ lbs
Brian Ortega Record at Bout (Opponent)13-0-0 (1 NC)
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout22-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -160 (Favorite)
vs
Brian Ortega: +140 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Jason Herzog
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Ortega stunned Edgar with a sharp counter elbow along the fence and delivered an explosive right uppercut that lifted Edgar off the canvas, ending Edgar’s historic run of never being stopped by strikes at 4:44 of round one.
WIN
Yair Rodriguez
Mexico
Mexico
UFC 211: Miocic vs. dos Santos 2
May / 13 / 2017
TKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Rnd 2 (5:00)
May / 13 / 2017
ROUND2
TIME5:00
METHODTKO – Doctor’s Stoppage
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 211 Featherweight Contender Bout • Edgar vs. Rodriguez
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Yair Rodriguez
Fight Location Dallas, Texas, United States (American Airlines Center)
Dallas, Texas, United States (American Airlines Center)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 146 lbs
Yair Rodriguez Record at Bout (Opponent)10-1-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout21-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -135 (Favorite)
vs
Yair Rodriguez: +115 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Chris Reed
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Edgar delivered a wrestling clinic against the dynamic Mexican prospect, dominating with heavy ground-and-pound punches and elbows that swelled Rodriguez’s left eye completely shut, forcing a doctor stoppage at the end of round two.
WIN
Jeremy Stephens
United States
United States
UFC 205: Alvarez vs. McGregor
Nov / 12 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Nov / 12 / 2016
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 205 Prelims Main Event • Edgar vs. Stephens
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Jeremy Stephens
Fight Location New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)
New York City, New York, United States (Madison Square Garden)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145¾ lbs
Jeremy Stephens Record at Bout (Opponent)25-12-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout20-5-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -325 (Favorite)
vs
Jeremy Stephens: +265 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Keith Peterson
Douglas Crosby: 30-27
Glenn Trowbridge: 30-27
Sal D’Amato: 29-28
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
On the UFC’s inaugural Madison Square Garden card, Edgar survived a thunderous head kick that wobbled him in round two, rallying with takedowns and a deep guillotine attempt to secure a unanimous decision.
LOSS
José Aldo
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 200: Tate vs. Nunes
Jul / 09 / 2016
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Jul / 09 / 2016
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Interim UFC Featherweight Championship • Aldo vs. Edgar 2
Challenged for Interim Belt
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs José Aldo
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (T-Mobile Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144½ lbs vs 145 lbs
José Aldo Record at Bout (Opponent)25-2-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout20-4-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -115 (Favorite)
vs
José Aldo: -105 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Marc Goddard
Derek Cleary: 47-48
Junichiro Kamijo: 46-49
Marcos Rosales: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In their rematch for the interim featherweight title at landmark UFC 200, Aldo delivered an impenetrable takedown defense clinic and sharp counter strikes over 25 minutes to take a unanimous decision.
WIN
Chad Mendes
United States
United States
The Ultimate Fighter 22 Finale
Dec / 11 / 2015
KO/TKO
Rnd 1 (2:28)
Dec / 11 / 2015
ROUND1
TIME2:28
METHOD
KO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 TUF 22 Finale Main Event • Edgar vs. Mendes
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Chad Mendes
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 146 lbs
Chad Mendes Record at Bout (Opponent)17-3-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout19-4-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -125 (Favorite)
vs
Chad Mendes: +105 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: John McCarthy
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Edgar delivered a sensational knockout victory, timing a crisp short left hook directly on Mendes’s nose during an exchange that caused Mendes to collapse at 2:28 of round one, picking up a $50k Performance bonus.
WIN
Urijah Faber
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Faber
May / 16 / 2015
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
May / 16 / 2015
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Manila Super Fight • Edgar vs. Faber
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Urijah Faber
Fight Location Pasay, Philippines (Mall of Asia Arena)
Pasay, Philippines (Mall of Asia Arena)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup146 lbs vs 146 lbs
Urijah Faber Record at Bout (Opponent)32-7-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout18-4-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -400 (Favorite)
vs
Urijah Faber: +325 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Greg Kleynjans
Mark Craig: 50-45
Charlie Gow: 50-45
Barry Foley: 50-45
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In a highly anticipated collision of featherweight legends in the Philippines, Edgar out-struck and out-grappled former WEC champion Faber across all five rounds to take a clean 50-45 sweep on the judges’ cards.
WIN
Cub Swanson
United States
United States
UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. Swanson
Nov / 22 / 2014
Submission (Neck Crank)
Rnd 5 (4:56)
Nov / 22 / 2014
ROUND5
TIME4:56
METHOD
Submission (Neck Crank)
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC Fight Night 57 Main Event • Edgar vs. Swanson
Main Event
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Cub Swanson
Fight Location Austin, Texas, United States (Frank Erwin Center)
Austin, Texas, United States (Frank Erwin Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145 lbs vs 145¾ lbs
Cub Swanson Record at Bout (Opponent)21-5-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout17-4-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Cub Swanson: +200 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Kevin MacDonald
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Dominant masterpiece. Edgar grounded Swanson repeatedly, passing guard 16 times and racking up a 259-to-62 total strike advantage before forcing a neck crank tap with just four seconds remaining in the five-round fight (4:56 of R5).
WIN
BJ Penn
United States
United States
The Ultimate Fighter 19 Finale
Jul / 06 / 2014
KO/TKO
Rnd 3 (4:16)
Jul / 06 / 2014
ROUND3
TIME4:16
METHODKO/TKO
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 TUF 19 Finale Trilogy Main Event • Edgar vs. Penn 3
Main Event Trilogy
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs BJ Penn
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 145 lbs
BJ Penn Record at Bout (Opponent)16-9-2
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout16-4-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -600 (Favorite)
vs
BJ Penn: +450 (Underdog)
Officials
Ref: Herb Dean
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Concluding their historic trilogy down at featherweight, Edgar completely overwhelmed the former two-division champion, raining down unanswered ground punches and elbows until Herb Dean stepped in at 4:16 of round three.
WIN
Charles Oliveira
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 162: Silva vs. Weidman
Jul / 06 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Jul / 06 / 2013
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFC 162 Feature Bout • Edgar vs. Oliveira
Main Card Feature
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Charles Oliveira
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (MGM Grand Garden Arena)Duration3 x 5 min
Weights Matchup145½ lbs vs 144½ lbs
Charles Oliveira Record at Bout (Opponent)16-3-0 (1 NC)
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout15-4-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Frankie Edgar: -550 (Favorite)
vs
Charles Oliveira: +425 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Adalaide Byrd: 30-27
Chris Lee: 29-28
Tony Weeks: 30-27
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
High-paced featherweight battle. Edgar fended off Oliveira’s dangerous submission attacks, dropping the future lightweight king with a crushing right hand in round three to take a unanimous decision and Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
LOSS
José Aldo
Brazil
Brazil
UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar
Feb / 02 / 2013
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Feb / 02 / 2013
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHOD
Decision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Featherweight Championship • Aldo vs. Edgar
Challenged for Undisputed Title
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs José Aldo
Fight Location Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States (Mandalay Bay Events Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup144 lbs vs 145 lbs
José Aldo Record at Bout (Opponent)21-1-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout15-3-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
José Aldo: -240 (Favorite)
vs
Frankie Edgar: +200 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Steve Mazzagatti
Adalaide Byrd: 46-49
Jeff Collins: 47-48
Patricia Morse Jarman: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
In his featherweight debut, Edgar pushed the long-reigning champion to the absolute limit. Aldo scored with damaging counter jabs and leg kicks early, while Edgar pressed with relentless volume in rounds three, four, and five, earning both men Fight of the Night honors ($50k).
LOSS
Benson Henderson
United States
United States
UFC 150: Henderson vs. Edgar 2
Aug / 11 / 2012
Decision – Split
Rnd 5 (5:00)
Aug / 11 / 2012
ROUND5
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Split
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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UFC Lightweight Championship • Henderson vs. Edgar 2
Challenged for Undisputed Title
Fighter MatchupFrankie Edgar vs Benson Henderson
Fight Location Denver, Colorado, United States (Pepsi Center)
Denver, Colorado, United States (Pepsi Center)Duration5 x 5 min
Weights Matchup154½ lbs vs 154½ lbs
Benson Henderson Record at Bout (Opponent)16-2-0
Frankie Edgar Record at Bout14-3-1
💰 Pre-Fight Betting Odds
Benson Henderson: -175 (Favorite)
vs
Frankie Edgar: +150 (Underdog)
Officials & Scorecards
Ref: Herb Dean
Dave Hagen: 48-47
Tony Weeks: 48-47
Mark Van Tine: 46-49
🥊 Action & Knockdowns:
Immediate championship rematch. Edgar scored four takedowns and dropped Henderson with a flush right hand in round two, waging a razor-close 25-minute battle that Henderson edged out via split decision.
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Total Elimination 2003 Feature • Nogueira vs. Rodriguez
Superfight Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Ricco Rodriguez
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
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
Russia
Russia
PRIDE 25: Body Blow
Mar / 16 / 2003
Decision – Unanimous
Rnd 3 (5:00)
Mar / 16 / 2003
ROUND3
TIME5:00
METHODDecision – Unanimous
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Nogueira vs. Emelianenko
Lost PRIDE World Title
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Fedor Emelianenko
Fight Location Yokohama, Japan (Yokohama Arena)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 24 Main Event Rematch • Nogueira vs. Henderson 2
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Dan Henderson
Fight Location Fukuoka, Japan (Fukuoka Marine Messe)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 23 Feature Heavyweight Bout • Nogueira vs. Schilt
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Semmy Schilt
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE Shockwave 2002 Historic Showcase • Nogueira vs. Sapp
Historic Superfight
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Bob Sapp
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo National Stadium)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 UFO: Legend Heavyweight Feature • Nogueira vs. Kikuta
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Sanae Kikuta
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 19 Feature Bout • Nogueira vs. Inoue
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Enson Inoue
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
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
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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Inaugural PRIDE Heavyweight Championship • Nogueira vs. Herring
Captured Inaugural PRIDE World Title
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Heath Herring
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Tokyo Dome)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE 16 Main Event • Nogueira vs. Coleman
Main Event Feature
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Mark Coleman
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka-jo Hall)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 PRIDE FC Debut • Nogueira vs. Goodridge
PRIDE Debut
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Gary Goodridge
Fight Location Saitama, Japan (Saitama Super Arena)
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
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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RINGS King of Kings 2000 Tournament Final • Nogueira vs. Overeem 2
Won Tournament Championship
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Valentijn Overeem
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 2000 Semifinal • Nogueira vs. Volk Han
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Volk Han
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
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 Location Tokyo, Japan (Ryogoku Kokugikan)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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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 Location Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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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 Location Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RINGS Millennium Combine 3 Feature • Nogueira vs. Kosaka
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Tsuyoshi Kosaka
Fight Location Osaka, Japan (Osaka Prefectural Gymnasium)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 1999 Semifinal • Nogueira vs. Henderson 1
Tournament Semifinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Dan Henderson
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RINGS King of Kings 1999 Quarterfinal • Nogueira vs. Kopylov
Tournament Quarterfinal
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Andrei Kopylov
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Nippon Budokan)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WEF 8 Heavyweight Showcase • Nogueira vs. Horn
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Jeremy Horn
Fight Location Rome, Georgia, United States (Forum Civic Center)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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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 Location Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 RINGS Debut • Nogueira vs. Kochkine
Tournament First Round
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Yuriy Kochkine
Fight Location Tokyo, Japan (Yoyogi National Gymnasium)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 WEF 7 Heavyweight Bout • Nogueira vs. Schroeder
Featured Bout
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Nate Schroeder
Fight Location Kenner, Louisiana, United States (Pontchartrain Center)
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
Bout Specifications & Fight Financials
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🥊 Professional MMA Debut • Nogueira vs. Dodd
Pro Debut
Fighter MatchupAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs David Dodd
Fight Location DeLand, Florida, United States (Volusia County Fairgrounds)
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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