Antônio Rogério “Minotouro” Nogueira

May 13, 2011 Leave a comment

Brazil Series ~ Volume twenty four. Antônio Rogério “Minotouro” Nogueira

Brazilian light heavyweight fighter Antônio Rogério “Minotouro” Nogueira is 19-5 in MMA with 6 wins via way of Knockout and 5 by submission. A veteran of Pride FC, Affliction and the UFC having legendary battles against fighters such as Kazushi Sakuraba, Dan Henderson, Alistair Overeem and Maurico Shogun. With Olympic caliber boxing he achieved Gold at the South American Games 2006 and Bronze at the Pan American Games 2007. He also holds a black belt in Jiu Jitsu and is one half of the famous Nogueira brothers with identical twin former Pride FC and UFC champion Antônio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira. With great hands and impressive ground game he is a top contender in the UFC.