LAS VEGAS — Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn't talk much about his childhood accident much during his fighting career. Now, though, it's something Nogueira has discussed with fighters a lot.
When he was 11 years old, Nogueira was hit by a truck and somehow he survived. He was in a coma for a time, had damage to his lungs and was in the hospital for nearly a full year.
The Brazilian MMA legend told a bit about the story Sunday during his induction speech for the UFC Hall of Fame here at Las Vegas Convention Center.