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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

L3
“Minotauro”
34-10-1
0Gatekeeper
/Age 50/Orthodox/6' 3"/77″ reach/240 lbs
Win %
77%
SLpM
1.9
Str Acc
42%
Str Def
55%
TD Avg
1.3
TD Def
36%
Sub Avg
2.4
Finish
40%

At a Glance

1.9
SLpM
42%
Str Acc
1.3
TD Avg
40%
Finish %
55%
Str Def
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira "Minotauro" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 34-10-1, the fighter carries a 76% win rate across 45 pro contests. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
18 fightspeak +7 · current +4

Skill Profile

Fighter skill radar — VOLUME 30 (UFC avg 50), ACCURACY 45 (UFC avg 50), KO POWER 20 (UFC avg 50), TAKEDOWNS 46 (UFC avg 50), TD DEFENSE 14 (UFC avg 50), SUBMISSIONS 98 (UFC avg 50), DURABILITY 52 (UFC avg 50), ACTIVITY 63 (UFC avg 50)VOLUME30ACCURACY45KO POWER20TAKEDOWNS46TD DEFENSE14SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY52ACTIVITY63
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Gatekeeper
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

Str Acc: 42% (UFC average 44%)0%avg 44%
Str Acc
Str Def: 55% (UFC average 55%)0%avg 55%
Str Def
TD Acc: 29% (UFC average 42%)0%avg 42%
TD Acc
TD Def: 36% (UFC average 62%)0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
1.95-1.47 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
2.40-0.78 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
1.30-0.22 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
2.40+2.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (2.40)Landed (1.95)
0
-0.45

Wins by Method

40%Finish
KO/TKO110%
Submission330%
Decision660%
34 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (34)
1 KO
3 SUB
6 DEC
24 OTH
Losses (10)
3 KO
2 SUB
1 DEC
4 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

L
Dec
L
KO
L
Sub
W
Sub
L
Sub

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
7 of 18
KO/TKO Losses
3
Avg Fight Duration
1.9 rounds
Post-Loss Record
3-2
Fight History11 UFC + 7 pre-UFC
18 fights10W6L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
LStefan Struve
UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia
Aug 1, 2015DU-DEC35:00
LOSS
Method
U-DEC
Round
3
of 3
Time
5:00
Division
Heavyweight
UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia
2015-08-01
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LRoy Nelson
UFC Fight Night: Minotauro vs Nelson
Apr 11, 2014KKO/TKO Punch13:37
LFabricio Werdum
UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum
Jun 8, 2013SSUB Armbar22:41
WDave Herman
UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar
Oct 13, 2012SSUB Armbar24:31
LFrank Mir
UFC 140: Jones vs Machida
Dec 10, 2011SSUB Kimura13:38
WBrendan Schaub
UFC 134: Silva vs Okami
Aug 27, 2011KKO/TKO Punches13:09
LCain Velasquez
UFC 110: Nogueira vs Velasquez
Feb 20, 2010KKO/TKO Punch12:20
WRandy Couture
UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira
Aug 29, 2009DU-DEC35:00
LFrank Mir
UFC 92: The Ultimate 2008
Dec 27, 2008KKO/TKO Punch21:54
WTim Sylvia
UFC 81: Breaking Point
Feb 2, 2008SSUB Guillotine Choke31:28
WHeath Herring
UFC 73: Stacked
Jul 7, 2007DU-DEC35:00
WUnknown
Dec 31, 2006DDECUnanimous
?Unknown
Sep 10, 2006DDECSplit
WUnknown
May 5, 2006SSUB12:17
WUnknown
Aug 10, 2003DDECUnanimous
WVolk Han
Rings JapanRings Japan
Feb 24, 2001DDECUnanimous
?Unknown
Rings JapanRings Japan
Aug 23, 2000DDECDecision
WUnknown
Jan 15, 2000DDEC