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From MMA to boxing - former UFC light heavyweight fighter secures a stunning knockout win at Fight Music Show 6

Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images PRIDE legend and former light heavyweight contender Antonio Rogerio Nogueira officially departed from UFC after his loss to Mauricio Rua via a split decision in July 2020. The departure was not a retirement from the sport but a shift in focus from fighting within the Octagon to training other young aspiring fighters—basically, a more concentrated career in coaching. On May 17, 2025, the 48-year-old fighter showcased his ability to dominate the ring with a knockout win against Fabio Tadalafellas in an exhibition boxing match at Fight Music Show 6 . Antonio Rogerio Nogueira makes an impressive comeback in the world of combat sports with a 2-0 exhibition boxing record This is not the first time Antonio Rogerio Nogueira stepped within a ring after his departure from the UFC. His first exhibition match was against Leonardo Guimarães in 2022, where Antonio won the bout by a unanimous decision. Despite the age, the fighter has left a remarkable mark on the world of combat sports. His recent boxing wins are a prominent example of the saying, 'Age is just a number.' On May 17, the fighter shared the co-main event card with Fabio Tadalafellas. Headlined by the boxing match between Acelino Freitas and Duda Nagle, the evening featured some of the most interesting boxing match-ups, including the one between Nogueira and Fabio. Both Nogueira and Fabio started off the rounds on a slower note, with Minotouro picking up the pace in the second round and dominating the bout from there on. Even though the matchup was of 5 rounds, the Brazilian fighter Fabio was knocked out cold in the second round itself. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Until now, Nogueira has shown quite the zeal in the world of boxing taking his record to an undefeated 2-0. Seems like the lay off taken by the fighter after his unanimous win in 2022 has paid off with enough time to prepare himself and secure a stunning win against his opponent. Also read: Beyond the UFC - Coach Javier Mendez highlights the world's second-best undefeated lightweight fighter outside the Octagon Even though Rogerio Nogueira's career in the UFC ended on a disappointing note, however, the fighter remains one of the most respected fighters in the history of MMA. The PRIDE legend and the UFC veteran continues to leave his mark in the world of combat sports. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.