Griffin vs. Nogueira likely for UFC 114 in Las Vegas, not UFC 113 in Montreal

An intriguing light heavyweight matchup between perennial fan favorite Forrest
Griffin (17-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and recent Brazilian import Antonio Rogerio
Nogueira (18-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is still happening in May, but both
fighters have a few extra weeks to get ready.

MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to Griffin that the
contest, which was originally believed to be taking place at UFC 113 in
Montreal on May 8, is actually targeted for UFC 114 in Las Vegas on May
29.

Bout agreements for the matchup, which is likely for a co-main event slot, are expected to be finalized shortly.


An intriguing light heavyweight matchup between perennial fan favorite Forrest
Griffin (17-6 MMA, 8-4 UFC) and recent Brazilian import Antonio Rogerio
Nogueira (18-3 MMA, 1-0 UFC) is still happening in May, but both
fighters have a few extra weeks to get ready.

MMAjunkie.com has learned from sources close to Griffin that the
contest, which was originally believed to be taking place at UFC 113 in
Montreal on May 8, is actually targeted for UFC 114 in Las Vegas on May
29.

Bout agreements for the matchup, which is likely for a co-main event slot, are expected to be finalized shortly.