Fighter details Given Name: Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Nickname: "Minotauro"
Age: 50 | Date of Birth: 06/02/1976
Last Weight-in: 240 lbs
Height: 6'3" | Reach: 77"
Born: Vitoria da Conquista, Bahia
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira has a 34-10-1 professional record and is 50 years old in the Heavyweight division, representing Team Nogueira (1598 average active-roster Elo across 7 rated fighters). This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, MMA Elo, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Aug 13, 2025 · Combat Edge fight database
Career snapshot
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira career snapshot Recent form L-L-L-W-L Latest 5 decisive tracked pro results Current run 3-fight losing streak Most recent tracked result: Loss vs Stefan Struve Finish profile 71% 24 finishes in 34 recorded wins Primary win path submission 21 recorded wins by submission Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira quick answers What is Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's record? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's professional MMA record is 34-10-1.
How old is Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira is 50 years old.
What weight class is Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira fights at Heavyweight in UFC.
What gym does Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira represent? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira is associated with Team Nogueira, whose 7 active Combat Edge fighters average 1598 Elo.
How tall is Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira is 6'3" tall with a 77" reach.
How much does Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira weigh? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira competes at Heavyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 240 lbs.
What is Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's Combat Edge Elo? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's professional MMA Elo is 1779, with a peak Elo of 1880.
How strong is Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's recent opposition? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1688 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's last fight? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's latest tracked pro fight was against Stefan Struve at UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia on Aug 1 2015.
What is Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's recent form? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's recent tracked pro form is L-L-L-W-L over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira usually win? Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's 34 recorded wins include 3 knockouts, 21 submissions, and 10 decisions, with 71% ending before the final bell.
3 Wins by knockout
21 Wins by submission
10 Wins by decision
3 Loss by knockout
2 Loss by submission
5 Loss by decision
Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira stats Record : 34 / 10 / 1 Tracked UFC statistics may not cover a fighter's full career. Unavailable measurements are not zero.
Significant strikes landed per minute 1.95 Fighter 3.77 UFC heavyweight avg
Significant striking accuracy 43% Fighter 49% UFC heavyweight avg
Significant strikes absorbed per minute 2.40 Fighter 3.92 UFC heavyweight avg
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land 55% Fighter 51% UFC heavyweight avg
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes 1.30 Fighter 1.40 UFC heavyweight avg
Takedown accuracy 29% Fighter 30% UFC heavyweight avg
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land 36% Fighter 53% UFC heavyweight avg
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes 2.39 Fighter 0.44 UFC heavyweight avg
Pro fight history Result Opponent Method Time Round Event Date Fight details
Loss34-9-1 -15 Elo Stefan Struve 25-7 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia Aug 1 2015 View details Loss34-8-1 -20 Elo Roy Nelson 19-9 KO (Punch) 3:37 R1 UFC Fight Night 39 Apr 11 2014 View details Loss34-7-1 Fabrício Werdum 16-5-1 Submission (Armbar) 2:41 R2 UFC on FUEL TV 10 Jun 8 2013 Details unavailable Win33-7-1 +7 Elo Dave Herman 21-4 Submission (Armbar) 4:31 R2 UFC 153: Silva vs. Bonnar Oct 13 2012 View details Cancelled34-10-1 Cheick Kongo Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded UFC 149: Faber vs. Barao Jul 21 2012 Details unavailable Loss33-6-1 -22 Elo Frank Mir 15-5 Submission (Kimura) 3:38 R1 UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida Dec 10 2011 View details Win32-6-1 +10 Elo Brendan Schaub 8-1 KO (Punches) 3:09 R1 UFC 134: Silva vs. Okami Aug 27 2011 View details Cancelled34-10-1 Frank Mir Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded UFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop Sep 25 2010 Details unavailable Loss32-5-1 -24 Elo Cain Velasquez 7-0 KO (Punches) 2:20 R1 UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez Feb 20 2010 View details Cancelled34-10-1 Cain Velasquez Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded UFC 108: Evans vs Silva Jan 2 2010 Details unavailable Win31-5-1 +7 Elo Randy Couture 16-9 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira Aug 29 2009 View details Loss31-4-1 Frank Mir 11-3 TKO (Punches) 1:54 R2 UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008 Dec 27 2008 Details unavailable Win30-4-1 Tim Sylvia 24-3 Submission (Guillotine Choke) 1:28 R3 UFC 81: Breaking Point Feb 2 2008 Details unavailable Win29-4-1 Heath Herring 27-12 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 UFC 73: Stacked Jul 7 2007 Details unavailable Win28-4-1 Josh Barnett 23-4 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Pride Shockwave 2006 Dec 31 2006 Details unavailable Loss28-3-1 Josh Barnett 21-3 Decision (Split) 5:00 R2 Pride Final Conflict Absolute Sep 10 2006 Details unavailable Win27-3-1 Fabrício Werdum 8-1-1 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Pride Critical Countdown Absolute Jul 1 2006 Details unavailable Win26-3-1 Zuluzinho 5-1 Submission (Armbar) 2:17 R1 Pride Total Elimination Absolute May 5 2006 Details unavailable Win25-3-1 Kiyoshi Tamura 40-17-3 Submission (Armbar) 2:24 R1 Pride 31: Unbreakable Feb 26 2006 Details unavailable Win24-3-1 Paweł Nastula 0-0 TKO (Punches) 8:38 R1 Pride Critical Countdown 2005 Jun 26 2005 Details unavailable Loss24-2-1 Fedor Emelianenko 20-1 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Pride Shockwave 2004 Dec 31 2004 Details unavailable No Contest24-2-1 Fedor Emelianenko 20-1 NC (Accidental Clash of Heads) 3:52 R1 Pride Final Conflict 2004 Aug 15 2004 Details unavailable Win23-2-1 Sergei Kharitonov 10-1 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R2 Pride Final Conflict 2004 Aug 15 2004 Details unavailable Win22-2-1 Heath Herring 24-9 Submission (Anaconda Choke) 0:30 R2 Pride Critical Countdown 2004 Jun 20 2004 Details unavailable Win21-2-1 Hirotaka Yokoi 10-0 Submission (Anaconda Choke) 1:25 R2 Pride Total Elimination 2004 Apr 25 2004 Details unavailable Win20-2-1 Mirko Filipović 7-0-2 Submission (Armbar) 1:45 R2 Pride Final Conflict 2003 Nov 9 2003 Details unavailable Win19-2-1 Ricco Rodriguez 14-2 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Pride Total Elimination 2003 Aug 10 2003 Details unavailable Cancelled34-10-1 Mirko Filipović Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded Pride Total Elimination 2003 Aug 10 2003 Details unavailable Loss19-1-1 Fedor Emelianenko 12-1 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Pride 25: Body Blow Mar 16 2003 Details unavailable Cancelled34-10-1 Kazushi Sakuraba Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded Pride 25: Body Blow Mar 16 2003 Details unavailable Win18-1-1 Dan Henderson 12-2 Submission (Armbar) 1:49 R3 Pride 24: Cold Fury 3 Dec 23 2002 Details unavailable Cancelled34-10-1 Fedor Emelianenko Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded Pride 24: Cold Fury 3 Dec 23 2002 Details unavailable Win17-1-1 Semmy Schilt 22-11-1 Submission (Triangle Choke) 6:36 R1 Pride 23: Championship Chaos 2 Nov 24 2002 Details unavailable Win16-1-1 Bob Sapp 2-0 Submission (Armbar) 4:03 R2 Pride Shockwave Aug 28 2002 Details unavailable Cancelled34-10-1 Mark Hunt Record TBD Cancelled BoutKickboxing Not recorded Not recorded Pride Shockwave Aug 28 2002 Details unavailable Win15-1-1 Sanae Kikuta 22-4-2 KO (Punch) 0:29 R2 UFO: Legend Aug 8 2002 Details unavailable Cancelled34-10-1 Semmy Schilt Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded Pride 21: Demolition Jun 23 2002 Details unavailable Win14-1-1 Enson Inoue 10-6 Submission (Triangle Choke) 6:17 R1 Pride 19: Bad Blood Feb 24 2002 Details unavailable Win13-1-1 Heath Herring 18-6 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R3 Pride 17: Championship Chaos Nov 3 2001 Details unavailable Win12-1-1 Mark Coleman 12-4 Submission (Triangle Armbar) 6:10 R1 Pride 16: Beasts From the East Sep 24 2001 Details unavailable Win11-1-1 Gary Goodridge 13-12 Submission (Triangle Choke) 2:37 R1 Pride 15: Raging Rumble Jul 29 2001 Details unavailable Cancelled34-10-1 Mark Coleman Record TBD Cancelled Bout Not recorded Not recorded Pride 15: Raging Rumble Jul 29 2001 Details unavailable Win10-1-1 Valentijn Overeem 20-11 Submission (Arm Triangle Choke) 1:20 R1 Rings Japan Feb 24 2001 Details unavailable Win9-1-1 Hiromitsu Kanehara 20-8 Submission (Rear Naked Choke) 0:27 R2 Rings Japan Feb 24 2001 Details unavailable Win8-1-1 Volk Han 48-18 Decision (Unanimous) 5:00 R2 Rings Japan Feb 24 2001 Details unavailable Win7-1-1 Kiyoshi Tamura 35-11-3 Submission (Armbar) 2:29 R2 Rings Japan Oct 9 2000 Details unavailable Win6-1-1 Akhmed Labazanov 5-1 Submission (Armbar) 1:38 R1 Rings Japan Oct 9 2000 Details unavailable Draw6-1 Tsuyoshi Kosaka 33-22-1 Draw (Decision) 5:00 R2 Rings Japan Aug 23 2000 Details unavailable Loss34-10-1 Ricco Rodriguez Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 2000 ADCC Championships Mar 1 2000 Details unavailable Loss6-0 Dan Henderson 7-0 Decision (Split) 5:00 R3 Rings Japan Feb 26 2000 Details unavailable Win5-0 Andrey Kopylov 12-15 Decision (Majority) 5:00 R2 Rings Japan Feb 26 2000 Details unavailable Win3-0 Yuri Kochkine 4-0-1 Submission (Armbar) 0:40 R1 Rings Japan Oct 28 1999 Details unavailable Win2-0 Valentijn Overeem 10-7 Submission (Keylock) 1:51 R1 Rings Japan Oct 28 1999 Details unavailable Win34-10-1 Giva Santana Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 1999 Pan Jiu-Jitsu IBJJF Championship Jan 1 1999 Details unavailable Loss34-10-1 Roberto Magalhães Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 1999 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Jan 1 1999 Details unavailable Win34-10-1 Andre Mendes Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 1998 Brazilian National Championships Jan 1 1998 Details unavailable Loss34-10-1 Andre Mendes Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 1997 IBJJF World Jiu-Jitsu Championship Jul 25 1997 Details unavailable Win34-10-1 Marcio Varejao Record TBD Not recordedGrappling Not recorded Not recorded 1996 Brazilian National Championship Apr 1 1996 Details unavailable More fights Fighters who beat Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Stefan Struve Roy Nelson Fabrício Werdum Frank Mir Cain Velasquez Josh Barnett Fedor Emelianenko Dan Henderson Compare Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira with peers vs Curtis Blaydes vs Anatoly Malykhin vs Evgeny Goncharov vs Alex Pereira Embed Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira's Elo card on your site Copy this snippet — the card stays up to date and links back to Combat Edge:
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