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With which fighting organization did Nogueira become the first Heavyweight Champion?

  • UFC

  • ONE Championship

  • Bellator MMA

  • Pride Fighting Championships

Answer

Pride Fighting Championships, a Japanese mixed martial arts promotion, holds the distinction of being the organization where Antônio Rogério Nogueira, popularly known as Minotauro Nogueira, achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the first Heavyweight Champion. This prestigious accomplishment serves as a testament to Nogueira's exceptional skills and dominance in the heavyweight division during his tenure with Pride.
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