Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira open to possible matchup with Randy Couture
Former UFC interim champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira confirmed that he would like to take on former UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture. “I would accept the fight with Randy Couture,” Nogueira said. “It would be a nice match.” With both men recently losing their shares of the heavyweight championship, the fight would appear to be a natural fit for both fighters. Nogueira... [Read More...]
PRIDE’s Brazilian Super Heroes Appear to Have Lost their Special Powers
UFC 92 featured a lot of things: the crowning of a new light heavyweight king in Rashad Evans; the crowning of a new interim UFC heavyweight champion in Frank Mir; and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson proving to the critics that it wasn’t too soon to return to the Octagon. However, another prevailing theme from UFC 92 was the continuing demise of the old Brazilian guard of PRIDE. If I could... [Read More...]
UFC 92 Video: Mir talks Lesnar and Nogueira talks Couture during post-fight presser
Both current interim UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir and former interim champ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira were in attendance during the post-fight press conference for UFC 92. Courtesy of the UFC and ESPN.com, below is video of their comments. Mir once again pointed out his family as his inspiration for continuing to pursue a career in fighting following a horrific motorcycle accident while Nogueira... [Read More...]
UFC 92 Video: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs. Frank Mir
Courtesy of the UFC and ESPN.com, below is video of interim UFC heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Frank Mir speaking at a pre-UFC 92 press conference held earlier this week. Both Nogueira and Mir discussed how major auto accidents have impacted their careers as professional athletes. Read More →
5 Oz. Exclusive: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira predicts Couture to defeat Lesnar in new interview
Former PRIDE heavyweight and current UFC interim heavyweight champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is only 32 years of age but is already a legend in the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu and the sport of mixed martial arts. Despite an amazing resume that includes a 31-4-1 record with notable victories over Tim Sylvia, Josh Barnett, Fabricio Werdum, Ricco Rodriguez, Mirko Cro Cop, Sergei Kharitonov, Mark... [Read More...]
Report: Anthony Ruiz to make UFC debut vs. David Heath on Feb. 2
Reports that David Heath had been completely removed from the UFC 81 card scheduled for February 2 in Las Vegas following an injury to Tomasz Drwal were premature, according to MMAWeekly.com. According to the web site, UFC 81 will remain a nine-bout card as veteran Anthony Ruiz has been secured as Heath’s new opponent. The UFC has yet to confirm that Ruiz has been signed to the promotion and... [Read More...]
