Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira relearning to walk after hip surgery at 49

Former UFC and PRIDE champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is undergoing rehabilitation following major surgery on both hip joints. The 49-year-old fighter is in his fourth day of recovery and is learning to walk again after the bilateral hip operations. Nogueira posted a video documenting his recovery process, showing the step-by-step rehabilitation procedures. The legendary heavyweight emphasized themes of overcoming adversity, resilience, and discipline in his recovery message. His record stands at 34-12-1 as he focuses on improving his quality of life through this procedure.