Antônio Rogério Nogueira
Biography
Antônio Rogério Nogueira (Portuguese pronunciation: [ɐ̃ˈtoniu ʁoˈʒɛɾiu noˈɡejɾɐ]; born 2 June 1976), also known as Lil Nog or Minotouro, is a retired Brazilian mixed martial artist currently signed with the UFC. He is the twin brother of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira, the "Minotauro" (lit. Minotaur), earning Rogério the nickname "Minotouro" (lit. mini bull). A proficient amateur boxer, he was the 2006 and 2007 Brazilian Super Heavyweight Champion. He also won a bronze medal in the 2007 Pan American Games.
Known For
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Pride 29: Fists Of Fire
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Pride Shockwave 2003
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Pride 25: Body Blow
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Pride 24: Cold Fury 3
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Pride 20: Armed and Ready
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UFC 106: Ortiz vs. Griffin 2
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UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis
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Affliction: Banned
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UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop
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Pride 33: The Second Coming
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UFC 114: Rampage vs. Evans
Garza's Bodyguard #2
The Expendables
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Affliction: Day of Reckoning
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Pride Critical Countdown 2005
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Pride Total Elimination 2005
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UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida
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UFC 156: Aldo vs. Edgar
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UFC 190: Rousey vs. Correia
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UFC Fight Night 137: Santos vs. Anders
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UFC on Fox 12: Lawler vs. Brown
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UFC on ESPN 14: Whittaker vs. Till
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Pride Critical Countdown Absolute
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Pride Bushido 4
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UFC 237: Namajunas vs. Andrade
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UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
25
Gender
Male
Birthday
1976-06-02
Place of Birth
Vitória da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil
Also Known As
Minotouro