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Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez Heavyweight

Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira
Age: 33
6’3”  240 lbs.
Overall Record 32-5-1-(1)   
Lightsoutmma Heavyweight Rank # 3

Last 3 Fights-
UFC win over Randy Couture decision
UFC loss to Frank Mir decision
UFC win over Tim Sylvia submission (for the title)

Notes- He trains out of Black House with Anderson Silva, Lyoto Machida, Paulo Filho, Junior Dos Santos.  Black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Judo.  He was run over by a truck when he was 11, and fell into a coma for 4 days. During this time he lost a rib and part of his liver.   As a result of the accident he has a large scar on his back. He was the first Pride Heavyweight Champion.  Legend.  Myth.  Minotauro. 

Cain "Bring the Pain" Velasquez
Age: 27
6’2” 245 lbs.
Overall Record 7-0
Lightsoutmma Heavyweight Rank # 5

Last 3 Fights-
UFC win over Ben Rothwell tko
UFC win over Cheick Kongo decision
UFC win over Denis Stojnic tko

Notes- Trains at AKA with Fitch, Koscheck, and instructor Dave Camarillo. 
Purple Belt in Jiu-Jitsu.  Two-time All-American collegiate wrestler for Arizona St.  Young, Athletic, Great Wrestler.

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