Thiago Silva replaces injured Nogueira in main event at UFC on Fuel 2
UFC light heavyweight Thiago Silva will make a return to the Octagon a bit sooner than expected after Antonio Rogerio Nogueira suffered a knee injury in training and was replaced by the Brazilian in his April 14 fight with Alexander Gustafsson at UFC on Fuel 2 in Sweden. Silva was originally scheduled to scrap with Igor Pokrajac a month later at UFC on Fuel 3 but has been out of action for more than... [Read More...]
Alexander Gustafsson aiming to knock out Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
When UFC light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson makes his headlining debut in April against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC on Fuel 2 he’ll have the added pressure of doing so in front of a packed hometown house in Sweden. A daunting challenge to some, the upcoming test is one the 25-year old embraces and plans to pass with flying colors. While Gustafsson certainly respects Nogueira based on his... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: “Fans dig the knockouts.”
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has had an up and down UFC career since debuting in November 2009. He posted a highlight reel KO victory over Luiz Cane but then delivered underwhelming performances against wrestlers Jason Brilz, Ryan Bader, and Phil Davis before returning to form this past December when he finished former champion Tito Ortiz in the first round. Despite holding a black belt in jiu-jitsu, the... [Read More...]
Alexander Gustafsson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on tap for UFC on Fuel 2
Rising light heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson will headline a UFC card for the first time in his career with the added bonus of doing so in front of his fellow Swedes when the organization travels to Stockholm on April 14 for UFC on Fuel 2. However, as glorious as the scenario may sound, Gustafsson’s main event debut comes with a heavy price tag in the form of having to face seasoned veteran Antonio... [Read More...]
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira added to UFC 140
Light heavyweight icon Tito Ortiz will fight for the third time in less than six months this December 10 when he faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 140 in Toronto. Ortiz is coming off an August loss to Rashad Evans on short notice after tapping out Ryan Bader a month earlier at UFC 132. The late night nugget of information was announced through the UFC’s website. Comparably, Nogueira hasn’t... [Read More...]
UPDATE: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira latest UFC 133 fighter sidelined by injury
Zuffa officials were left scrambling Saturday night to fill yet another a void on the UFC 133 lineup after it was revealed Antonio Rogerio Nogueira had withdrawn from his scheduled bout with Rich Franklin due to undisclosed damage he suffered while preparing for the August 6 event. The Brazilian’s removal marked the third competitor pulled from the card in the past week for similar reasons and delays... [Read More...]
Rich Franklin fighting Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 133
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will look to avoid extending the first losing streak of his ten-year career this summer in a superfight of sorts as the one-time PRIDE representative will see action against former UFC middleweight champ Rich Franklin at UFC 133 in Philadelphia. Nogueira is coming off back-to-back defeats against Phil Davis and Ryan Bader after winning seven straight. News of the August 6 pairing... [Read More...]
Ortiz vs. Nogueira bumped back to March 26 in Seattle
The UFC appears set to promote one of the biggest main-events in Fight Night History, as a scheduled clash between respected light heavyweights Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Tito Ortiz has been moved back from a PPV event in New Jersey a week earlier to serve as the headlining feature at Fight Night 24 on March 26 in Seattle. News of the change was reported by MMAJunkie and was confirmed by Ortiz via... [Read More...]
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira rumored for March 19 event
Already headlined by a clash between respected light heavyweights, it appears as though another set of talented 205ers will be gracing a March 19 card the UFC has planned for Newark, New Jersey. Joining the previously announced pairing of Mauricio “Shogun” Rua defending his title against top contender Rashad Evans, Octagon-icon Tito Ortiz will attempt to right his teetering career against always-game... [Read More...]
Tito Ortiz set to face Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in March
According to UFC head-honcho Dana White, iconic Mixed Martial Artist Tito Ortiz will look to break his three-fight skid in March 2011 but will face formidable foe Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, meaning a win is far from guaranteed for Ortiz. While no specific event was mentioned, it has recently been reported the promotion is targeting a return to Abu Dhabi coinciding with the period the bout is expected... [Read More...]
Rogerio Nogueira: “When it comes to scoring who did more damage on the opponent I think it was me.”
The handful of questionable decisions handed out by judges in Indianapolis at UFC 119 has been a popular point of discussion from media, fans, and even one of the involved fighters (Jeremy Stephens) since the show took place a week ago. One of Stephens’ PPV-peers is now joining him in stepping forward to voice concerns over the way his respective bout was scored – Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. The... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Brandon Vera announced for UFC 109
The UFC has recently made five bouts official for UFC 109, including a previously unreported light heavyweight match-up between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Brandon Vera. Other bouts confirmed for the card were Randy Couture vs. Mark Coleman, Josh Koscheck vs. Paulo Thiago in a rematch, Nate Marquardt vs. Chael Sonnen and Matt Serra will be facing off with Frank Trigg in welterweight action. The event... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira wants rematch with Shogun following match-up with Luis Cane
With his anticipated octagon debut at UFC 106, Antonio Rogerio “Minotouro” Nogueira is looking to make an instant impression and possibly avenge previous defeats. The Brazilian recently talked with Tatame.com about his upcoming fight with hard-hitting Luis Arthur Cane and a desired rematch with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. “I consider it a great change in my career, we’re taking this debut very... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Luis Cane set for UFC 105
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will face off with fellow Brazilian Luis Cane in his Octagon debut at UFC 105. The event is scheduled for November 14 from Manchester, England. According to a recent report on Sherdog.com, both men have verbally agreed to the bout and are currently awaiting the paperwork to make it official. Nogueira has long been considered among the top competitors at light-heavyweight, making... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira expected to make Octagon debut at UFC 105
While nothing has been made official, it appears as though Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will be making his Octagon debut in Manchester, England on November 21 at UFC 105. The news comes courtesy of a recent report from the Fighter’s Only magazine official website. The UFC has yet to announce a venue for UFC 105, but it is widely expected to take place at the Manchester Evening New Arena. The light-heavyweight... [Read More...]
“Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira newest addition to UFC roster
The ultra-stacked UFC light-heavyweight division just got a little deeper with the recent addition of “Little Nog” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Nogueira’s twin brother, and fellow UFC fighter Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira recently spilt the beans during a media conference call for UFC 102 which will be featuring himself and Randy Couture as a headliner. “They’re going to announce... [Read More...]
Antônio Rogério Nogueira submits Dion Staring with a triangle choke in Brazil
Antônio Rogério Nogueira made it five straight last evening as he secured a tight triangle choke on Dion Staring to earn himself the victory in his very first bout in his homeland of Brazil. The fight was part of the Jungle Fight: Ceara event that took place in Fortaleza, Brazil. Nogueira controlled the action for as long as the contest lasted, utilizing a superior stand-up and ground arsenal against... [Read More...]
Antonio Rogerio “Minotoro” Nogueira vs. Dion Staring at Jungle Fight on May 9
Antonio Rogerio “Minotoro” Nogueira will face off with the Golden Glory trained Dion Staring at a Jungle Fight event scheduled to take place on May 9, at Fortaleza, Ceará in Brazil. Nogueira, commonly referred to as “Lil Nog” because of him being physically smaller than his identical twin and former UFC interim heavyweight champion Antônio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira,... [Read More...]
Report: Matyushenko vs. Nogueira likely for Affliction: Day of Reckoning
Sherdog is reporting that a rematch between Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and two time collegiate national champion wrestler and former IFL light heavyweight champion Vladimir Matyushenko is likely to be booked for Affliction’s upcoming October 11 show. Matyushenko defeated Nogueira in Japan in 2002 via unanimous decision and is currently riding an eight fight winning streak. Matyushenko dominated... [Read More...]
Report: Cub Swanson vs. Hiroyuki Takaya at WEC 35
Jordan Breen has the scoop at Sherdog: The “Streetfight Bancho” will make his return to the cage in August, but finding his first stateside win might not be so easy. Hiroyuki Takaya will take on up-and-coming 145-pounder Cub Swanson at the next WEC offering in Las Vegas on August 3. A source close to Takaya confirmed the bout to Sherdog.com. This is a great fight for the WEC to put on... [Read More...]
