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Former UFC and PRIDE heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is relearning how to walk at age 49 following bilateral hip replacement surgery. The Brazilian legend, who holds a 34-12-1 career record, posted video on Sunday showing his fourth day of recovery after operations on both left and right hip joints. Nogueira is respecting the rehabilitation process while working step-by-step toward improved quality of life. He emphasized the values of overcoming adversity, resilience, and discipline throughout his recovery journey. The injuries are likely related to decades of high-level combat sports competition and grappling.
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