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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Ricco Rodriguez

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is 34-10-1 (1 NC); Ricco Rodriguez is 53-25-0 (1 NC). Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is 1 year older than Ricco Rodriguez. They have met once: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 1, Ricco Rodriguez 0.

A
Brazil
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
“Minotauro” · 34-10-1 (1 NC)
UDTKOSUB
HeavyweightMet once
R
United States
Ricco Rodriguez
“Suave” · 53-25-0 (1 NC)
UDSUBSUB
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Style & credentials

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

No background on record

Camp · Team Nogueira · Brazil
Ricco Rodriguez

No background on record

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

80%
Head
65%
15%
Body
32%
5%
Leg
3%

Time in position

Where their significant strikes are thrown

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueiralast 11 fights
77%19%
Ricco Rodriguezlast 8 fights
25%41%34%
■ Distance■ Clinch■ Ground

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira· from fights outside the UFC Ricco Rodriguez· from fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.833.48
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · Below avg · better than 32% of UFC fightersRicco Rodriguez · Average · better than 53% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.861.81
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · Below avg · better than 36% of UFC fightersRicco Rodriguez · Elite · better than 94% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
1.292.74
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · Average · better than 53% of UFC fightersRicco Rodriguez · Good · better than 84% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
22%40%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · Poor · better than 16% of UFC fightersRicco Rodriguez · Average · better than 54% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
38%38%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · Poor · better than 12% of UFC fightersRicco Rodriguez · Poor · better than 12% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.601.00
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · Elite · better than 92% of UFC fightersRicco Rodriguez · Good · better than 80% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1483 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.83
Strikes landed / min
3.48
3.86
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
1.81
1.29 / 5.9
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.74 / 6.9
22%
Takedown accuracy
40%
38%
Takedown defence
38%
2:08
Control time / fight
5:39
1.60
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.00

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira11 UFC fights · 264 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
66%174/529
7%19/25
4%11/11
Clinch
10%27/39
8%20/23
1%2/2
Ground
4%11/18
0%0/0
0%0/0
Ricco Rodriguez7 UFC fights · 178 landed
Head
Body
Leg
Distance
17%31/94
1%2/8
6%10/11
Clinch
5%9/15
9%16/18
1%1/1
Ground
57%102/159
4%7/8
0%0/0

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Head-to-Head History

Common Opponents

How each fared against the same opponents.

Antonio Rodrigo NogueiraRicco Rodriguez

Frequently asked questions

Have Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Ricco Rodriguez ever fought?

Yes, once. Most recently at PRIDE: Total Elimination 2003 (Sun, Aug 10, 2003), where Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira won by Unanimous Decision.

What are the records of Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Ricco Rodriguez?

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is 34-10-1 (1 NC) and Ricco Rodriguez is 53-25-0 (1 NC).

Who is older, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira or Ricco Rodriguez?

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is 50 and Ricco Rodriguez is 49.

Who has more finishes, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira or Ricco Rodriguez?

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has 25 wins inside the distance (3 by KO/TKO, 22 by submission); Ricco Rodriguez has 42 wins (16 by KO/TKO, 26 by submission).

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