(b. 1978), a Luta Livre fighter from Brazil, is the former Lightweight (143 lb.) champion of Shooto, a Japanese mixed martial arts organization. Nogueira began his professional career at the age of 21, defeating Noboru Asahi with a guillotine choke. He currently holds a professional record of 13 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws. He trains with the World Fight Center
