Ultimate Fighting Calendar
PRIDE FCPRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute
Openweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
BrazilAntonio Rodrigo Nogueira
“Minotauro”
34-10-1 (1 NC)
RESULT

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira def. Fabricio Werdum (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Fabricio Werdum
BrazilFabricio Werdum
“Vai Cavalo”
24-9-1
Saturday, July 1, 2006
Saitama Super Arena, Saitama, Japan

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defeated Fabricio Werdum by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Openweight bout of PRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute, held Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Fabricio Werdum?

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defeated Fabricio Werdum by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Openweight bout of PRIDE: Critical Countdown Absolute, held Saturday, July 1, 2006 at Saitama Super Arena, Saitama.

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

Win probability

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira 72%28% Fabricio Werdum

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

34-10-1 (1 NC)
Record
24-9-1
1947
Power Index rating
1785
0
Win Streak
1
50
Age
49
6'3"
191 cm
Height
6'4"
193 cm
77"
196 cm
Reach
77"
196 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Openweight
Weight Class
Openweight
Brazil
Nationality
Brazil

Style Matchup

-
vs
BJJMuay ThaiNo-Gi Grappling
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

No background on record

Camp Team Nogueira · Brazil

Fabricio Werdum
  • Black belt · BJJ · Sylvio Behring
  • 2011Silver · ADCC · +99 kg
  • 2009Champion · ADCC · +99 kg
  • 2007Champion · ADCC · +99 kg

Camp Kings MMA · Huntington Beach, California, US

Striking Profile

1.95
SLpM
3.59
42%
Str. Acc.
52%
2.40
SApM
2.64
55%
Str. Def.
55%

Grappling Profile

1.30
TD Avg.
1.75
29%
TD Acc.
31%
36%
TD Def.
31%
2.40
Sub. Avg.
1.20

Recent form (last 5 fights)

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
Fabricio Werdum · 1-3
  • L
    Junior Dos Santos
    Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA · Sep 8, 2023
    Unanimous Decision
  • NC
    Renan Ferreira
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 3: 2021 Regular Season · May 5, 2021
    No Contest · R1 · 2:32 · Heavyweight
  • W
    Alexander Gustafsson
    UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs Till · Jul 26, 2020
    Submission · R1 · 2:30 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Aleksei Oleinik
    UFC 249: Ferguson vs Gaethje · May 9, 2020
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Heavyweight
  • L
    Alexander Volkov
    UFC Fight Night: Werdum vs Volkov · Mar 17, 2018
    TKO · R4 · 1:38 · Heavyweight

Career Averages

Based on 11 fights · 18 fights
24.0
Avg sig. strikes
49.4
0.73
Avg takedowns
0.89
2:08
Avg control time
2:00
59
Career high strikes
155
4
Career high TDs
3

Strike Distribution

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Strike target
Fabricio Werdum
80%
Head
64%
15%
Body
19%
5%
Leg
17%
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Strike position
Fabricio Werdum
77%
Distance
76%
19%
Clinch
13%
4%
Ground
12%