- Category:
- Richest Athletes › MMA
- Net Worth:
- $3 Million
- Birthdate:
- Jun 2, 1976 (47 years old)
- Birthplace:
- Vitória da Conquista
- Gender:
- Male
- Height:
- 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
- Profession:
- Coach, Mixed Martial Artist, Actor
- Nationality:
- Brazil
What is Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira's Net Worth?
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who has a net worth of $3 million. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was born in Vitoria da Conquista, Bahia, Brazil in June 1976. Nogueira is known for his technical mastery of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Most of his wins have come from submissions. He is part of the heavyweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and is a former interim UFC Heavyweight Champion. Nogueira fought in Pride Fighting Championships in Japan and held the Pride Heavyweight Championship from November 2001 to March 2003. He was also a PRIDE FC Heavyweight Grand Prix Finalist in 2004. Nogueira is one of three men that have held championships in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Pride Fighting Championships.
His first fight was a submission victory over David Dodd in 1999. In January 2000 Nogueira won the WEF Heavyweight Superlight Championship defeating Jeremy Horn. He defeated Heath Herring in November 2001 to win his first Pride Heavyweight Championship. He lost the title to Fedor Emelianenko in March 2003 and won the Interim Pride Heavyweight Championship over Mirko Filipovic in November 2003. In February 2008 Nogueira defeated Tim Sylvia to win the interim UFC Heavyweight Championship. He lost that title to Frank Mir in December 2008. As of April 2014 Nogueira's record is 34 – 9 – 1.
