“There are many promotions in Russia, and they are taking Brazilians to...” — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Quote

“There are many promotions in Russia, and they are taking Brazilians to fight there. We need to do something about the Brazilian market, make it stronger to produce new fighters. We need new talents competing here, not there. They have no other option but fight outside of Brazil because there are few options here.”

“I went through three surgeries on my hip and knees.”

“I have 16 metal screws in my right arm, from the elbow to the shoulder, and they are extremely painful at the beginning of a training camp and also when the temperature changes. I also had a surgery on my left arm and two on my hips. Those four surgeries were pivotal in my decision to retire.”

“A country the size of Brazil can't be held back by Mercosur to do trade with the rest of the world.”

“We can't continue with this social democracy here in Brazil.”

“It's always nice to see Brazil playing football.”