Best fights of Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira
Over 16 years as a professional, Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira has compiled a 34-10-1 (24) record, including nine title fights. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira submits Kiyoshi Tamura
On October 9, 2000 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a heavyweight bout. Nogueira was 24 years old with a record of 7-1-1, and Tamura was 30 with a record of 23-5-3. Nogueira was coming off a win and Tamura was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Kiyoshi Tamura via armbar in the 2nd round.
2. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira submits Kiyoshi Tamura in their 2nd fight
On February 26, 2006 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira faced Kiyoshi Tamura in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 29 years old with a record of 25-3-1, and Tamura was 36 with a record of 28-11-3. Nogueira was coming off a win and Tamura was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Kiyoshi Tamura via armbar in the 1st round.
3. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira submits Tim Sylvia
On February 2, 2008 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira fought Tim Sylvia for the vacant UFC heavyweight title. Nogueira was 31 years old with a record of 30-4-1, and Sylvia was 31 with a record of 24-3. Nogueira was on a 2-fight winning streak and Sylvia was coming off a win. Nogueira submitted Tim Sylvia via guillotine choke in the 3rd round. Won the vacant title.
4. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira defeats Jeremy Horn
On January 15, 2000 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira fought Jeremy Horn for the vacant WEF Superfight heavyweight title. Nogueira was 23 years old with a record of 4-0, and Horn was 24 with a record of 37-5-4. Nogueira was on an undefeated 4-fight winning streak and Horn was on a 3-fight winning streak. Nogueira won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
5. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira draws with Tsuyoshi Kosaka
On August 23, 2000 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira faced Tsuyoshi Kosaka in a heavyweight bout. Nogueira was 24 years old with a record of 6-1, and Kosaka was 30 with a record of 20-10-1. Nogueira was coming off a loss, while Kosaka was on a 2-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
6. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira submits Semmy Schilt
On November 24, 2002 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira faced Semmy Schilt in a heavyweight bout. Nogueira was 26 years old with a record of 17-1-1, and Schilt was 29 with a record of 22-11-1. Nogueira was on a 11-fight winning streak, while Schilt was coming off a loss. Nogueira submitted Semmy Schilt via triangle choke in the 1st round.
7. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira submits Valentijn Overeem in their 2nd fight
On February 24, 2001 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira fought Valentijn Overeem for the vacant 2000 King of Kings Tournament heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 24 years old with a record of 10-1-1, and Overeem was 24 with a record of 19-9. Nogueira was on a 4-fight winning streak and Overeem was on a 7-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Valentijn Overeem via arm-triangle choke in the 1st round. Won the vacant title.
8. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira defeats Josh Barnett in their 2nd fight
On December 31, 2006 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira faced Josh Barnett in a heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 30 years old with a record of 28-4-1, and Barnett was 29 with a record of 23-4. Nogueira was coming off a loss, while Barnett was coming off a win. Nogueira won via unanimous decision.
9. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira defeats Heath Herring
On November 3, 2001 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira fought Heath Herring for the vacant Pride and PRIDE heavyweight titles. Nogueira was 25 years old with a record of 13-1-1, and Herring was 23 with a record of 18-6. Nogueira was on a 7-fight winning streak and Herring was coming off a win. Nogueira won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant titles.
10. Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira submits Hiromitsu Kanehara
On February 24, 2001 Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira faced Hiromitsu Kanehara in a heavyweight bout. Nogueira was 24 years old with a record of 9-1-1, and Kanehara was 30 with a record of 15-6. Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak and Kanehara was on a 5-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Hiromitsu Kanehara via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round.