Antonio Rodrigo ‘Minotauro’ Nogueira: His road to the UFC heavyweight championship (Video)
By: MMAmaniaThis, maniacs, is UFC Heavyweight Champion, Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira at his highest … and lowest:
Fantastic tribute — one of the best I’ve ever seen.
February 11th, 2008
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These are great. I have a new found respect for this guy. Can’t wait to see him fight again (would love it to be Randy)
That was awesome. Gave me chills.
It’s hard to believe that the UFC won’t give us Minotauro vs. Arlovski.
What music is that at the beginning?
he def. deserves a shot at randy.
[quote comment=”306110″]What music is that at the beginning?[/quote]
It was from transformers. That was hands down the best tribute video ever seen thanks thjoker2242
he is one of the best the only loss he has not redeemed is fedor and the other two to beat him henderson and barnett he beat.says alot about dan henderson two.did uou see the audience huge and people wonder why fighters stay in japan mma is alot bigger there than here.
my god…. what a tribute. had goosebumps the whole way. WAR Minotauro
Mania…u r getting on my Damn nerves. Stop deleting posts that I spent a lot of time researching. U delete my stuff for no reason at all.
UFC video game date will be announced at UFC 84. And they plan on releasing a new one every year, lie MADDEN!
[quote comment=”306137″]Mania…u r getting on my Damn nerves. Stop deleting posts that I spent a lot of time researching. U delete my stuff for no reason at all.
UFC video game date will be announced at UFC 84. And they plan on releasing a new one every year, lie MADDEN![/quote]
Research? You pillage content from other sites and post it here. Often times it’s not even from the original source. My suggestion is to send me the tips via email as I’ve recommended in the past and to not just copy and paste from forums, boards and other sites. More often than not the info is also speculation, and the readers say when it doesn’t pan out “I read it on Mania.” As for the video game awards, that was last week’s news. I didn’t feel the need to post it. In short, if there really was any research involved you’d send me an email with the original — not a second-hand account from MMAjunkie that is way late. Thanks. Hopefully, if we follow this process, I’ll no longer get on your damn nerves.
awesome video!!!the definition of a warrior. hope the randy fight happens, or even arlovski.
this has nothing to do with nogueira but does any one know who beat lauzon on tuf5??……..i can’t remember and im too lazy to go look it up.
[quote comment=”306157″]awesome video!!!the definition of a warrior. hope the randy fight happens, or even arlovski.
this has nothing to do with nogueira but does any one know who beat lauzon on tuf5??……..i can’t remember and im too lazy to go look it up.[/quote]
Manny Gamburyan
thanks
Nogueira has heart props to him!!!!!!!!!
I miss Pride…no better show on Earth.
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it’s pretty good, the music is a little overdone though (a little too epic)
EXCELLENT tribute video!!!
How’s that for a record! I think Minotauro has proven himself to a point where I personally can’t say Randy is indisputably #1.
I am sure that Minotauro Vs. Randy would be a HUGE event, and I cannot see how Randy could ever brush past this opportunity, and keep saying that it’s only Fedor that’s left for him. You know what? I bet the folks at the UFC are trying to arrange this right now, it just makes sense any way you see it.
Anyone who thinks the Herring fight should have been stopped should pay close attention to this tribute…
[quote comment=”306137″]Mania…u r getting on my Damn nerves. Stop deleting posts that I spent a lot of time researching. U delete my stuff for no reason at all.
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Here’s an idea: Why not start your own blog - that way you can post whatever you want, whenever you want - Even if nobody else cares about it (kind of like now).
[quote comment=”306317″][quote comment=”306137″]Mania…u r getting on my Damn nerves. Stop deleting posts that I spent a lot of time researching. U delete my stuff for no reason at all.
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Here’s an idea: Why not start your own blog - that way you can post whatever you want, whenever you want - Even if nobody else cares about it (kind of like now).[/quote]
Jesse I couldn’t agree more.
[quote comment=”306220″]I miss Pride…no better show on Earth.[/quote]
I second that. Why, oh why did you kill pride mr. fertitta?
[quote comment=”306291″]EXCELLENT tribute video!!!
How’s that for a record! I think Minotauro has proven himself to a point where I personally can’t say Randy is indisputably #1.
I am sure that Minotauro Vs. Randy would be a HUGE event, and I cannot see how Randy could ever brush past this opportunity, and keep saying that it’s only Fedor that’s left for him. You know what? I bet the folks at the UFC are trying to arrange this right now, it just makes sense any way you see it.[/quote]
Randy has the record of a loser and will get his ass handed to him by tim in a rematch just like liddell handed randy his ass twice to him in both rematches. Randy isnt even #3 fuck id barely give him #5 wow…just wow…
Pride killed itself.
[quote comment=”306389″]Pride killed itself.[/quote]
Pride was sold to the fertitta brothers, which in turn killed it.
[quote comment=”306291″]EXCELLENT tribute video!!!
How’s that for a record! I think Minotauro has proven himself to a point where I personally can’t say Randy is indisputably #1.
I am sure that Minotauro Vs. Randy would be a HUGE event, and I cannot see how Randy could ever brush past this opportunity, and keep saying that it’s only Fedor that’s left for him. You know what? I bet the folks at the UFC are trying to arrange this right now, it just makes sense any way you see it.[/quote]
Randy was already offered a fight with Minotauro and he refused it. That’s why Minotauro fought Tim Sylvia instead. Randy is foolish to refuse a fight with Minotauro on the grounds that Fedor is the only HW fighter left for him to fight, however I think he just doesn’t want to lose to him because it would diminish any potential fight with Fedor.
mad props to thjoker,epic
does anyone know what is the song called????
[quote comment=”306137″]Mania…u r getting on my Damn nerves. Stop deleting posts that I spent a lot of time researching. U delete my stuff for no reason at all.
UFC video game date will be announced at UFC 84. And they plan on releasing a new one every year, lie MADDEN![/quote]
John i appreciate ur posts and im sure others do also. Just keep on doin ur thing.
By the way Mania i think john’s post are worth posting. Most of the time they are actually really interesting. so i ask why dont you just post them before he does. It doesnt matter if it seems unimportant to you it might be important to someone else.
Kick ass video.
Mania,
What is wrong with Nogueira’s right eye? It seems to be closing, especially when you compare the current photos with the Pride photos.
Amazing video.
My god.
Nog. Rules.
[quote comment=”306583″]Mania,
What is wrong with Nogueira’s right eye? It seems to be closing, especially when you compare the current photos with the Pride photos.[/quote]
My guess is scar tissue build-up from all the punishment he’s taken.
[quote comment=”306528″]By the way Mania i think john’s post are worth posting. Most of the time they are actually really interesting. so i ask why dont you just post them before he does. It doesnt matter if it seems unimportant to you it might be important to someone else.
Kick ass video.[/quote]
I’ve got nothing against John. I like him and think he brings a lot to this site. However, getting mad at me for not allowing certain content on my site just makes no sense. I appreciate the input. However, a lot of times the way in which it is packaged (i.e. a quick cut and paste job) is nothing more than stealing. And, believe it or not, other site owners see it and are not happy. There’s several other reasons that I don’t really feel the need to provide. My recommendation for any reader is to send us tips via email so we can give the proper credit. Everyone’s then happy and I don’t have to put out any fires … I do that way too much, anyway. Thanks.
Man I love Big Nog! That guy is all heart. I’ve always thought Randy should fight him and I think he should even more now. Unfortunetly with all the ridiculous stuff going with the UFC and Randy I doubt it will happen.
The real “Rocky” of MMA! That was bone chillin
Jesse just had to throw his 2 cents in. But yeah, it’s your blog Mania, put what you feel you want on it. Not the biggest Nog fan, but I admire the guy. Good for him by taking advantage of Arlovski’s promised title shot. Well done video, props to the editor. I’m sure you guys did not just copy and post it, right?
probably one of the greatest videos i’ve ever seen awesome job
[quote post=”4891″]Well done video, props to the editor. I’m sure you guys did not just copy and post it, right?[/quote]
Apples and oranges. Nice attempt.
Well done by the joker, thanks for posting it.
Nog is the man.
Nog vs Bob Sapp = respect
Fedor vs HMC = no respect ?
yeah like people said why have they killed pride the atmophere there sound eletric and joker your the man showed that most warriors come from pride
This dude shows what heart is all about. he is a deserving champion, even if fedor would almost definitely beat him again.
A poster on another forum has a signature that reads…
(concerning Big Nog)
“he never loses, he just runs out of time!”
WAR BIG NOG!!!
Ahhh crap, its gone. Anyone know where its posted any where else?
please post the link to see this tribute, damn forum nazis