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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

ActorBorn June 2, 1976 (49 years)
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).

Known For

  • The Ultimate Fighter Brazil

Filmography

2013
O Dentista Mascarado (TV Series) · as Homem
2012
The Ultimate Fighter Brazil (TV Series) · as Head Coach
2010
The Expendables · as Garza's Bodyguard #1
2009
Hell's Chain · as Renegado
2005
The Ultimate Fighter (TV Series) · as Head Coach / Self

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