Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira relearning to walk after hip surgery at 49

Former UFC and PRIDE champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is relearning to walk following surgery on both his left and right hip joints. The 49-year-old legend posted an update on Sunday, the fourth day after his dual hip operation. Nogueira's post emphasizes his focus on quality of life and respecting the recovery process. He shared video documentation of his rehabilitation progress, highlighting themes of overcoming adversity, resilience, and discipline. The fighter, who finished his career with a 34-12-1 record, is taking the recovery step by step.