All Entries Tagged With: "Antonio Rogerio Nogueira"
UFC 140: Jones vs. Machida Preview and Predictions
The current “invincible” light heavyweight champion Jon Jones takes on the former “invincible” light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida in one of the more intriguing fights of the year. Additionally, both Nogueira brothers are featured on the main card. Rodrigo takes on Frank Mir in a rematch of their fight at UFC 92, while Rogerio takes on Tito [...]
UFC Fight Night 24 Preview and Predictions
Fresh off Jon Jones’ impressive performance to win the UFC light heavyweight championship at last weekend’s UFC 128, the organization makes its’ debut in Seattle for UFC Fight Night 24. The main event features Phil Davis, who some say has the skills to eventually challenge Jones, as he takes on Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Leonard Garcia vs. [...]
UFC 119 Preview and Predictions
UFC 119 is severely lacking in star power. An already shaky main event between Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira was scrapped when Nogueira came down with an injury. Mirko Cro Cop took his place, but there is some question about Cro Cop’s health as well after reports came out that he was considering pulling [...]
Mir/Nogueira II To Headline UFC 119
The UFC has confirmed that a rematch between heavyweights Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will headline UFC 119, scheduled to take place in Indianapolis, Indiana in September.
The two previously clashed at UFC 92 in December of 2008, where Mir shocked many by battering Nogueira over two rounds before getting the TKO victory. After the fight, Nogueira [...]
UFC 114:Rampage vs. Evans Preview and Predictions
The main event of UFC 114, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson vs. Rashad Evans, has been in the works for quite awhile. Just as the rivalry between the two reached a fever pitch, the fight was put on hold as Jackson pursued a role in the upcoming “A-Team” movie. All the trash talking will finally come to [...]
Forrest Griffin vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Likely for UFC 113
Earlier reports indicated that a matchup of light heavyweights Forrest Griffin and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira would likely take place sometime this spring. Reports from today indicate that the fight will likely happen at UFC 113 in Montreal. Both fighters have agreed to the fight and are waiting to finalize the contracts.
Griffin and Nogueira both fought in [...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Out of UFC 109 Bout With Brandon Vera
Due to a broken ankle suffered in training camp, UFC light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has pulled out of his scheduled UFC 109 fight with Brandon Vera, according to reports.
Nogueira made his UFC debut at UFC 106, earning a first-round TKO victory over Luiz Cane. The fight with Vera was scheduled to be on the [...]
