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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 08:  Antonio Rogerio
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 08:  (L-R) Twin brothers Antonio Rodrigo
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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 08:  (L-R) Heavyweight opponents Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo
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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 08:  (L-R) Heavyweight opponents Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo
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TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09:  (L-R) Heavyweight opponents Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo
TORONTO, ON - DECEMBER 09:  (L-R) Heavyweight opponents Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 10: Minotauro Nogeuira is interviewed after an open training session ahead of UFC 153 at Arcos da Lapa: Praca Cardeal Camara on October 10, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 10: Minotauro Nogeuira is interviewed after an open training session ahead of UFC 153 at Arcos da Lapa: Praca Cardeal Camara on October 10, 2012 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 12:  (L-R) Opponents Antonio Rodrigo
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Dave Herman kicks Antonio Rodrigo
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (R-L) Dave Herman kicks Antonio Rodrigo
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 13:  (L-R) Dave Herman kicks Antonio Rodrigo
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 06:  Opponents Antonio Rodrigo
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 06:  (L-R) Opponents Antonio Rodrigo
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FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (L-R) Opponents Antonio Rodrigo
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (L-R) Fabricio Werdum takes down Antonio Rodrigo
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (L-R) Fabricio Werdum punches Antonio Rodrigo
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (L-R) Fabricio Werdum knees Antonio Rodrigo
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (L-R) Fabricio Werdum knees Antonio Rodrigo
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (L-R) Fabricio Werdum punches Antonio Rodrigo
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (R-L) Antonio Rodrigo
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (R-L) Antonio Rodrigo
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (L-R) Fabricio Werdum knees Antonio Rodrigo
FORTALEZA, BRAZIL - JUNE 08:  (L-R) Fabricio Werdum secures an arm bar submission against Antonio Rodrigo
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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 31:  Minotauro Nogueira steps onto the scale during the UFC 190 weigh-in inside HSBC Arena on July 31, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - JULY 31:  (L-R) Stefan Struve and Minotauro Nogueira face off during the UFC 190 weigh-in inside HSBC Arena on July 31, 2015 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.  (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
A heavyweight showdown between Brendan Schaub and Minotauro Nogueira
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A heavyweight showdown between Brendan Schaub and Minotauro Nogueira

Minotauro Nogueira

TRAINING: I have been working a lot on my whole game, especially working on a lot of strength and conditioning and continuing my physical therapy, which has rehabilitated me from my injury.

When and why did you start training for fighting? Started Judo at age 4, Boxing at age 14, and Jiu Jitsu at age 18


What ranks and titles have you held?
Former interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. WEF Title in 1999, Rings 16 man tournament 2000, former PRIDE Heavyweight Champion. Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo (received both in 1999)

Do you have any heroes?
My Father

What is your favorite technique?
BJJ/ Arm Bar

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC?
I’m very excited to be part of the greatest organization in the world.

What was your job before you started fighting? Jiu-Jitsu Instructor

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