Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira relearning to walk at 49 after hip replacement surgery

Former UFC and PRIDE champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is undergoing rehabilitation and relearning to walk following bilateral hip replacement surgery. The 49-year-old Brazilian, who compiled a 34-12-1 professional record during his career, is now four days post-operation on both his left and right hip joints. Nogueira shared video documenting his recovery process and rehabilitation procedure. He emphasized the importance of respecting the recovery process while working toward improved quality of life. The legendary heavyweight described his approach to recovery using words like overcoming, resilience, and discipline as he takes his rehabilitation step by step.