Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is a Pride and UFC veteran and one of the worlds top MMA fighters in the 205 lb weight division. Though for years he was overshadowed by his twin brother Antonio Rodrigo - who fought some of the sports most memorable battles at heavyweight - the younger Nogueira (often known as Little Nog) has accumulated far less punishment and may prove to have the longer fight career as a result. Rogerio has struggled somewhat against the better wrestlers in the UFC's light heavyweight division, barely edging Jason Brilz in a controversial decision victory, and then losing to skilled wrestlers Ryan "Darth" Bader and Phil Davis in his next campaigns. Clearly now a veteran of the sport, he still has a few more fights left in him but many were concerned for his health after the his last loss; a brutal knockout at the hands of Anthony Johnson. Nogueira has managed to create his own legacy and co-owns the Team Nogueira gym with his brother, which would provide an income following retirement. It's clear to see that Nogueira is no longer a title contender, but he can still offer a stepping stone platform to some prospects in the division this year before retiring.
