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UFC 149: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Forced from July 21 Fight Card

The ever-growing list of the UFC walking wounded increased by one on Saturday when it was announced that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira had been forced from the UFC 149 main card. Nogueira last fought at UFC 140, losing to Frank Mir via a particularly nasty …

The ever-growing list of the UFC walking wounded increased by one on Saturday when it was announced that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira had been forced from the UFC 149 main card. Nogueira last fought at UFC 140, losing to Frank Mir via a particularly nasty kimura that left Nogueira’s arm broken and requiring surgery. According to […]

Rodrigo Botti Talks Blackzilians, Joining Rashad and Overeem, and More

The Blackzilians have yet another man on board. And quite possibly the wisest of the bunch: Rodrigo “The Brave” Botti (3-0). “I have always been inspired to accomplish many things. I have always told myself that I can accomplish many …

The Blackzilians have yet another man on board. And quite possibly the wisest of the bunch: Rodrigo “The Brave” Botti (3-0). “I have always been inspired to accomplish many things. I have always told myself that I can accomplish many things if I just believe,” Botti told Bleacher Report. What makes Botti the wisest? Few […]

Anderson Silva and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Featured in New Honda Commercial

While neither competitor has any intention of facing each other in the Octagon, outside of the eight-sided cage, it seems that anything goes.  Anderson Silva and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seem to be competing for more than just a UFC title in a bra…

While neither competitor has any intention of facing each other in the Octagon, outside of the eight-sided cage, it seems that anything goes.  Anderson Silva and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira seem to be competing for more than just a UFC title in a brand new commercial. The two Brazilians are seen shopping for a new Honda […]

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Anderson Silva and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Featured in New Honda Commercial

UFC 140 Predictions: Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

Before Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida square off for the UFC light heavyweight title, Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will come face-to-face once again inside the Octagon. The first meeting between the two took place at UFC 92 and undoubtedly becam…

Before Jon Jones and Lyoto Machida square off for the UFC light heavyweight title, Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will come face-to-face once again inside the Octagon. The first meeting between the two took place at UFC 92 and undoubtedly became one of the biggest highlights of Mir’s career as he controlled the fight […]

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UFC 140 Predictions: Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

Rodrigo Nogueira: No More Distractions, Motivated to Beat Mir

In his first bout with Frank Mir, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn’t appear to be himself.  The Brazilian’s renowned striking and iron chin were non-existent as he was finished for the time in his career en route to a second round TKO.&#1…

In his first bout with Frank Mir, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira didn’t appear to be himself.  The Brazilian’s renowned striking and iron chin were non-existent as he was finished for the time in his career en route to a second round TKO.  Since then, Nogueira underwent multiple surgeries to repair some injuries and he resurfaced back […]

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Rodrigo Nogueira: No More Distractions, Motivated to Beat Mir

Rodrigo Nogueira Predicts a Knockout Victory for Junior Dos Santos

Although he suffered a loss to Cain Velasquez, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is confident in his protege, Junior dos Santos, to bring the heavyweight title back to Brazil with a victory this weekend. Having trained the 27-year-old dos Santos prior to his UF…

Although he suffered a loss to Cain Velasquez, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira is confident in his protege, Junior dos Santos, to bring the heavyweight title back to Brazil with a victory this weekend. Having trained the 27-year-old dos Santos prior to his UFC debut and helped perfect the Brazilian’s boxing technique, Nogueira has transformed him into […]

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Rodrigo Nogueira Predicts a Knockout Victory for Junior Dos Santos