70 results for "antonio rogerio nogueira"
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Evans can't afford another loss
Franklin McNeilOnce in a while it is necessary to set the record straight. That moment has arrived as it relates to a comment made by former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans about his upcoming bout against Dan Henderson. The two are scheduled to meet June...
Blog | March 27, 2013 -
Evans eager to overcome recent skid
Franklin McNeilWhen Rashad Evans last stepped inside the Octagon to fight -- on Feb. 2 at UFC 156 -- he was a shadow of himself. There was very little head or foot movement, making him an easy target for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira's stiff right jab. But the slug...
Blog | March 11, 2013 -
Winnipeg's gain; Jones-Silva most coveted
Josh GrossWinnipeg, hello. For the first time, UFC announced Tuesday, it will roll into the Canadian province of Manitoba, bringing all the makings of a quality card. On Wednesday ESPN.com reported that interim UFC bantamweight champion Renan Barao will fig...
Blog | March 06, 2013 -
Rashad Evans to face Dan Henderson at UFC 161
Franklin McNeilTwo former light heavyweight champions will return to action on June 15 at UFC 161 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the promotion announced Tuesday night.
Story | Conversation | March 05, 2013 -
Power Rankings: Light Heavyweight
These are the light heavyweight power rankings.
Power Ranking | Conversation | February 03, 2013 -
UFC 156 proves nothing is a given in MMA
Franklin McNeilLAS VEGAS -- It's never a fighter's intent to give his opponent extra motivation, unless of course you're heavyweight contender Alistair Overeem and you just don't respect the other guy. Lack of respect is almost certain to serve as extra motivat...
Blog | February 03, 2013 -
Chris Weidman only viable UFC middleweight challenger for Anderso...
Brett OkamotoThe most likely challenger to Anderson Silva's middleweight belt is now Chris Weidman after light heavyweight Rashad Evans dropped a decision loss Saturday night to Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Story | Conversation | February 03, 2013 -
UFC 156 by the numbers
Andrew R. Davis9: Takedowns defended by Jose Aldo. Frankie Edgar got off to a slow start on the feet, and did not attempt a takedown in Round 1. In Rounds 2-5, Edgar attempted 11 takedowns but only succeeded on two. Although Edgar was the first Aldo opponent to sco...
Blog | February 03, 2013 -
Notebook: 'Bigfoot' plans to stomp 'Reem
Franklin McNeilLAS VEGAS -- How big a favorite is Alistair Overeem heading into his heavyweight bout Saturday night against Antonio Silva? UFC president Dana White revealed Thursday that promotion officials have already begun plans for Overeem to face champion Cain...
Blog | February 01, 2013 -
Rashad Evans may get Anderson Silva fight with win vs. Antonio Ro...
Franklin McNeilA victory Saturday night at UFC 156 could land former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans a title shot -- at middleweight -- promotion president Dana White said Thursday.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2013 -
UFC 156 roundup: Jose Aldo defends featherweight title over Frank...
Brett Okamotoose Aldo's early aggression helped the champion remain undefeated in the Octagon as he defended his title over Frankie Edgar on Saturday.
Story | Conversation | January 31, 2013 -
UFC 156: Rashad Evans versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
Brett OkamotoUFC 156: Rashad Evans versus Antonio Rogerio Nogueira...
Preview | January 30, 2013 -
Weight cut is "question mark" for Evans
Brett OkamotoThe UFC middleweight landscape is wide open for a guy like Rashad Evans to make a run at Anderson Silva -- but that doesn't guarantee he will. Evans, who fights Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a 205-pound bout at UFC 157, became an instant candidate t...
Blog | January 21, 2013 -
Light heavy gone awry thanks to Sokoudjou
Chuck MindenhallAs a fighter in the UFC's light heavyweight division, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou didn't amount to much. That was in 2008, when he was fresh off an upset of Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in Pride. The momentum didn't carry over to the UFC. As a periphera...
Blog | October 30, 2012 -
Sources -- Rashad Evans, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira agree to Februa...
Brett OkamotoA light heavyweight fight between former champion Rashad Evans and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira has been targeted for an unannounced UFC event in February.
Story | Conversation | October 24, 2012 -
Little Nog, Jackson want Griffin at UFC 155
Ben BlackmoreAntonio Rogerio Nogueira and Quinton Jackson have offered to step in for Chael Sonnen and fight Forrest Griffin at UFC 155 later this year. More »...
Blog | October 19, 2012