Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

Antônio Rodrigo Nogueira Portuguese pronunciation ɐˈtoniu ʁoˈdɾiɡu noˈɡejɾɐ born 2 June 1976 better known as Minotauro or Big Nog is a Brazilian retired mixed martial artist He competed in the heavyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship UFC where he is a former Interim UFC Heavyweight Champion He is the twin brother of UFC fighter Antônio Rogério Nogueira Nogueira rose to prominence in the Japanese promotion Pride Fighting Championships where he was the first Pride Heavyweight Champion from November 2001 to March 2003 as well as a 2004 PRIDE FC Heavyweight Grand Prix Finalist He is one of only three men to have held championship titles in both Pride Fighting Championships and the Ultimate Fighting Championship the others being Mauricio Rua and Mark Coleman