Heading into UFC: Rio, there is one fighter that people haven’t given much of a chance against his opponent: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. The general consensus is that Brendan Schaub will continue to do as he has been doing, and will knockout Nogueira. The Brazilian has lost two of his last three fights by knockout, so this might seem like a safe bet.
However, Nogueira isn’t going to make this an easy fight for the young fighter. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is a veteran of 40 fights. He has taken part in more than a fair share of memorable MMA moments, and is one of the best heavyweights in the history of MMA. He has been on a bit of a decline since entering the UFC, but he has been written off far too easily. He still has the skills needed to beat Schaub, and he will finish him.