Biography

Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈtoniu ʁoˈdɾiɡu noˈɡejɾɐ], born 2 June 1976), better known as Minotauro or Big Nog, is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist. He competed in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. He is the twin brother of UFC fighter Antônio Rogério Nogueira. Nogueira rose to prominence in the Japanese promotion Pride Fighting Championships, where he was the first Pride Heavyweight Champion from November 2001 to March 2003, as well as a 2004 PRIDE FC Heavyweight Grand Prix Finalist. He is one of only three men to have held championship titles in both Pride Fighting Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (the others being Mauricio Rua and Mark Coleman).

Most Famous Work

The Ultimate Fighter: Team McGregor vs. Team Chandler
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6
The Expendables
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6

The Expendables

(2010) Garza's Bodyguard #1
The Ultimate Fighter: Brasil
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7
Inferno: The Making of 'The Expendables'
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8
Pride Critical Countdown Absolute
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6
Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2
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Pride Final Conflict Absolute
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5
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
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7

Acting

Year Character Movie/Tv
2016 Self
2015 Self
2014 Self
2013 Self
2012 Self
Head Coach
Coach
2011 Self
Self
2010 Self
Garza's Bodyguard #1
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2009 Self
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2008 Self
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2007 Self
2006 Self
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2005 Self
Head Coach / Self
2004 Self
Self
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2003 Self
Self
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2002 Self
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2001 Self
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