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Former UFC and PRIDE champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is relearning to walk at age 49 following surgery on both his left and right hip joints. Nogueira posted an update on the fourth day after the operations, showing his rehabilitation process. The legendary heavyweight emphasized themes of overcoming adversity, resilience, and discipline as he works through recovery. He is taking the rehabilitation step by step while respecting the healing process in pursuit of improved quality of life. Nogueira retired with a professional record of 34-12-1 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweights in MMA history. The surgery appears to be addressing long-term damage accumulated during his fighting career.
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