Description: (Brazilian Retired Mixed Martial Artist)
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, also 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) and was a former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. Nogueira found success in Japanese promotions like Fighting Network RINGS and Pride Fighting Championships, becoming the first Pride Heavyweight Champion and a finalist in the 2004 PRIDE FC Heavyweight Grand Prix. He is known for holding championship titles in both Pride FC and the UFC.