Best fights of Antônio Rogério Nogueira
Over 19 years as a professional, Antônio Rogério Nogueira has compiled a 23-10 (14) record, fighting across two weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Antônio Rogério Nogueira KOs Sam Alvey
On September 22, 2018 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Sam Alvey in a middleweight bout. Nogueira was 42 years old with a record of 22-8, and Alvey was 32 with a record of 33-10. Nogueira was coming off a loss, while Alvey was on a 2-fight winning streak. Nogueira stopped Sam Alvey via TKO in the 2nd round.
2. Antônio Rogério Nogueira submits Dan Henderson
On April 23, 2005 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Dan Henderson in a middleweight bout. Nogueira was 28 years old with a record of 10-1, and Henderson was 34 with a record of 16-3. Nogueira was on a 7-fight winning streak and Henderson was on a 4-fight winning streak. Nogueira submitted Dan Henderson via armbar in the 1st round.
3. Antônio Rogério Nogueira KOs Alistair Overeem in their 2nd fight
On July 1, 2006 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Alistair Overeem in a light heavyweight bout. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 30 years old with a record of 11-2, and Overeem was 26 with a record of 24-7. Nogueira was coming off a loss, while Overeem was coming off a win. Nogueira stopped Alistair Overeem via TKO in the 2nd round.
4. Antônio Rogério Nogueira defeats Rashad Evans
On February 2, 2013 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Rashad Evans in a middleweight bout. Nogueira was 36 years old with a record of 20-5, and Evans was 33 with a record of 17-2-1. Nogueira was coming off a win, while Evans was coming off a loss. Nogueira won via unanimous decision.
5. Antônio Rogério Nogueira loses to Ryan Bader in their 2nd fight via KO
On November 19, 2016 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Ryan Bader in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 40 years old with a record of 22-7, and Bader was 33 with a record of 21-5. Both Nogueira and Bader were coming off a win. Bader stopped Nogueira via TKO in the 3rd round.
6. Antônio Rogério Nogueira KOs Tito Ortiz
On December 10, 2011 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Tito Ortiz in a middleweight bout. Nogueira was 35 years old with a record of 19-5, and Ortiz was 36 with a record of 16-9-1. Nogueira was on a 2-fight losing streak and Ortiz was coming off a loss. Nogueira stopped Tito Ortiz via TKO in the 1st round.
7. Antônio Rogério Nogueira loses to Maurício Rua in their 3rd fight via split decision
On July 26, 2020 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Maurício Rua in a middleweight bout. It was their third meeting. Nogueira was 44 years old with a record of 23-9, and Rua was 38 with a record of 26-11-1. Nogueira was coming off a loss. Nogueira lost via split decision. Went the distance with Rua.
8. Antônio Rogério Nogueira KOs Vladimir Matyushenko in their 2nd fight
On January 24, 2009 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Vladimir Matyushenko in a middleweight bout. It was their second meeting. Nogueira was 32 years old with a record of 15-3, and Matyushenko was 38 with a record of 21-3. Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak and Matyushenko was on a 8-fight winning streak. Nogueira stopped Vladimir Matyushenko via KO in the 2nd round.
9. Antônio Rogério Nogueira defeats Guy Mezger
On December 23, 2002 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Guy Mezger in a heavyweight bout. Nogueira was 26 years old with a record of 4-1, and Mezger was 34 with a record of 29-12-2. Both Nogueira and Mezger were coming off a win. Nogueira won via split decision.
10. Antônio Rogério Nogueira defeats Kazushi Sakuraba
On December 31, 2003 Antônio Rogério Nogueira faced Kazushi Sakuraba in a heavyweight bout. Nogueira was 27 years old with a record of 6-1, and Sakuraba was 34 with a record of 15-7-1. Nogueira was on a 3-fight winning streak and Sakuraba was coming off a win. Nogueira won via unanimous decision.