Nogueira relearning to walk at 49 after double hip replacement surgery

Former UFC and PRIDE champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is undergoing rehabilitation after undergoing surgery on both hip joints. At 49 years old, the legendary heavyweight is relearning to walk, with the post documenting his fourth day of recovery. Nogueira shared video of his recovery process, emphasizing themes of overcoming adversity, resilience, and discipline. The surgery was performed on both his left and right hip joints. His storied career record stands at 34 wins, 12 losses, and 1 draw, and he now faces a significant quality-of-life recovery challenge.