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Minotauro Nogueira UFC

Minotauro Nogueira


•    Distinction: Only fighter in history to have won both the UFC and PRIDE heavyweight titles

•    Legendary: Probably the toughest, most resilient fighter in MMA history. No quit at all in him. Renowned for taking a licking and keeping on ticking. The master of being a piñata for long stretches of a fight and then scoring a come-from-behind finish to shock fans. King of the Comeback

•    As a young boy was run over by a dump truck and comatose for 25 days.

•    Boasts wins over six former UFC champions: Randy Couture, Ricco Rodriguez, Tim Sylvia, Josh Barnett, Mark Coleman and Dan Henderson.

•    Waged epic battles against 350-pound Bob Sapp, Mirko “Cro Cop” Filopovic and Fedor Emelianenko

•    Black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and judo

•    Twin brother, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, is a UFC light heavyweight contender

TRAINING: I have been working a lot on my whole game, especially working on a lot of strength and conditioning and continuing my physical therapy, which has rehabilitated me from my injury.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Started Judo at age 4, Boxing at age 14, and Jiu Jitsu at age 18

What ranks and titles have you held? Former interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. WEF Title in 1999, Rings 16 man tournament 2000, former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion. Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo (received both in 1999)

Do you have any heroes? My Father

What is your favorite technique? BJJ/ Arm Bar

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? I’m very excited to be part of the greatest organization in the world.

What was your job before you started fighting? Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

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