Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PRIDE FCPRIDE: Total Elimination 2003
Heavyweight3 rounds scheduled
Ricco Rodriguez
United StatesRicco Rodriguez
“Suave”
53-25-0 (1 NC)
RESULT

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira def. Ricco Rodriguez (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
WIN
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
BrazilAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira
“Minotauro”
34-10-1 (1 NC)
Sunday, August 10, 2003
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defeated Ricco Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of PRIDE: Total Elimination 2003, held Sunday, August 10, 2003 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Ricco Rodriguez vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira?

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defeated Ricco Rodriguez by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Heavyweight bout of PRIDE: Total Elimination 2003, held Sunday, August 10, 2003 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Referee
Daisuke Noguchi
Time format
3 Rnd (10-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Ricco Rodriguez 28%72% Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

53-25-0 (1 NC)
Record
34-10-1 (1 NC)
1748
Power Index rating
1909
1
Win Streak
0
49
Age
50
6'4"
193 cm
Height
6'3"
191 cm
0"
0 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Heavyweight
Weight Class
Heavyweight
United States
Nationality
Brazil

Style Matchup

-
vs
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Ricco Rodriguez

No background on record

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

No background on record

Camp Team Nogueira · Brazil

Striking Profile

1.85
SLpM
1.95
51%
Str. Acc.
42%
1.15
SApM
2.40
61%
Str. Def.
55%

Grappling Profile

2.30
TD Avg.
1.30
39%
TD Acc.
29%
40%
TD Def.
36%
1.00
Sub. Avg.
2.40

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Ricco Rodriguez · 2-3
  • L
    Lachlan Giles
    Kinektic 1 · Aug 16, 2019
    Submission
  • L
    Hatef Moeil
    Cage FS 9 · Feb 2, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • W
    Lewis Rumsey
    BKFC 1 : Eight Man Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinals · Jun 2, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Lewis Ramsey
    BKFC 1 · Jun 2, 2018
    Unanimous Decision · Heavyweight
  • L
    Alex Nicholson
    CamSoda Legends · Apr 26, 2018
    Submission · R1 · 1:28 · Heavyweight
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira · 1-4
  • L
    Stefan Struve
    UFC 190: Rousey vs Correia · Aug 1, 2015
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Roy Nelson
    UFC Fight Night: Nogueira vs Nelson · Apr 11, 2014
    TKO · R1 · 3:37 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Fabricio Werdum
    UFC on FUEL TV: Nogueira vs. Werdum · Jun 8, 2013
    Submission · R2 · 2:41 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Dave Herman
    UFC 153: Silva vs Bonnar · Oct 13, 2012
    Submission · R2 · 4:31 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Frank Mir
    UFC 140: Jones vs Machida · Dec 10, 2011
    Submission · R1 · 3:38 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 8 fights · 11 fights
40.5
Avg sig. strikes
24.0
2.43
Avg takedowns
0.73
5:39
Avg control time
2:08
146
Career high strikes
59
5
Career high TDs
4

Strike Distribution

Ricco Rodriguez
Strike target
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
65%
Head
80%
32%
Body
15%
3%
Leg
5%
Ricco Rodriguez
Strike position
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
25%
Distance
77%
41%
Clinch
19%
34%
Ground
4%