This, 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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Comment by DownUnder
2008-02-11 14:58:18

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)

 
Comment by SirMixaLot
2008-02-11 15:08:53

That was awesome. Gave me chills.

 
Comment by Red
2008-02-11 15:13:31

It’s hard to believe that the UFC won’t give us Minotauro vs. Arlovski.

 
Comment by tbird2340
2008-02-11 15:19:20

What music is that at the beginning?

 
Comment by longislandguy
2008-02-11 15:19:56

he def. deserves a shot at randy.

 
Comment by alex
2008-02-11 15:23:52

[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

 
Comment by roy
2008-02-11 15:26:09

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.

 
Comment by evangelion27
2008-02-11 15:33:41

my god…. what a tribute. had goosebumps the whole way. WAR Minotauro

 
Comment by john
2008-02-11 15:50:24

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!

 
Comment by MMAmania
2008-02-11 16:07:30

[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.

 
Comment by Bass
2008-02-11 16:10:59

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.

 
Comment by MMAmania
2008-02-11 16:11:55

[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

 
Comment by Bass
2008-02-11 16:30:29

thanks

 
Comment by skoler12
2008-02-11 16:34:04

Nogueira has heart props to him!!!!!!!!!

 
Comment by Amos
2008-02-11 16:49:42

I miss Pride…no better show on Earth.

 
Comment by john
2008-02-11 16:54:05

HERE IT IS: Mirko’ Crocops Announcement
Please be patient

“I promised to share some news with you today and I feel bad by not doing so. There are some reasons for this that I can’t speak of at the moment. However, I promise to make the statement as soon as possible. Thank you for supporting me and I hope that little more patience is not too much to ask.” - Mirko Crocop

Source:http://www.mma-id.com/CROCOP/?mod=blog&uid=35&blid=161

 
Comment by aa
2008-02-11 17:13:29

it’s pretty good, the music is a little overdone though (a little too epic)

 
Comment by arodofiron
2008-02-11 17:29:14

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.

 
Comment by Jesse Holland
2008-02-11 17:37:33

Anyone who thinks the Herring fight should have been stopped should pay close attention to this tribute…

 
Comment by Jesse Holland
2008-02-11 17:39:48

[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.
[/quote]

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).

 
Comment by MMAFan1981
2008-02-11 17:52:45

[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.
[/quote]

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.

 
Comment by linx
2008-02-11 17:54:56

[quote comment=”306220″]I miss Pride…no better show on Earth.[/quote]

I second that. Why, oh why did you kill pride mr. fertitta?

 
Comment by john
2008-02-11 18:06:48

[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…

 
Comment by Drew
2008-02-11 18:28:07

Pride killed itself.

 
Comment by linx
2008-02-11 18:44:36

[quote comment=”306389″]Pride killed itself.[/quote]

Pride was sold to the fertitta brothers, which in turn killed it.

 
Comment by GregC
2008-02-11 18:45:48

[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.

 
Comment by kazai
2008-02-11 19:10:37

mad props to thjoker,epic

 
Comment by t-killa
2008-02-11 19:29:48

does anyone know what is the song called????

 
Comment by JRV
2008-02-11 19:50:42

[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.

 
Comment by JRV
2008-02-11 19:53:16

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.

 
Comment by Ray
2008-02-11 20:35:36

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.

 
Comment by Andy C
2008-02-11 21:13:30

Amazing video.

My god.

Nog. Rules.

 
Comment by Pat
2008-02-11 21:23:27

[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.

 
Comment by MMAmania
2008-02-11 21:24:00

[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.

 
Comment by TitoG
2008-02-11 22:05:03

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.

 
Comment by emanuel0523
2008-02-11 22:49:08

The real “Rocky” of MMA! That was bone chillin

 
Comment by theCloser
2008-02-11 23:17:22

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?

 
Comment by james
2008-02-11 23:22:59

probably one of the greatest videos i’ve ever seen awesome job

 
Comment by MMAmania
2008-02-11 23:26:10

[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.

 
Comment by Sean F.
2008-02-12 03:51:46

Well done by the joker, thanks for posting it.

 
Comment by Aaron_W
2008-02-12 09:16:00

Nog is the man.

 
Comment by zheka
2008-02-12 09:41:53

Nog vs Bob Sapp = respect
Fedor vs HMC = no respect ?

 
Comment by pride mma
2008-02-12 14:06:49

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

 
Comment by Fidel Cashflow
2008-02-12 14:08:39

This dude shows what heart is all about. he is a deserving champion, even if fedor would almost definitely beat him again.

 
Comment by CageFightingKip
2008-02-12 16:03:56

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!!!

 
Comment by Cam,
2008-02-13 15:50:13

Ahhh crap, its gone. Anyone know where its posted any where else?

 
Comment by fedor
2008-02-25 22:11:19

please post the link to see this tribute, damn forum nazis

 
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