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Sunday, August 30, 2009
Soares: Handshake Deal Brings Lil' Nog to UFC
 Ed Soares was as proud as can be in the post-fight press conference at UFC 102. With client and friend Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira a few feet away giving interviews about his victory over Randy Couture at Saturday's event in Portland, Ore., it was a good night for the manager.
Next to Rodrigo was twin brother Rogerio, a pint smaller than former Pride and UFC heavyweight champion. Rodrigo promised "Lil' Nog" was UFC bound in the pre-fight buildup, and while Soares said the deal wasn't done, it was all but certain to see the light heavyweight Nogueira in the cage by year's end.
"He's gonna be with the UFC," said Soares. "I don’t know when he’s going to fight. I believe he’s going to fight by the end of the year. They haven't announced anything, but Nogueira said it in the press conference.
"The deal's not completely finalized, but Dana and I shook on it already, so the deal's done, we're just working out the details."
The characteristically tight-lipped Soares did not mention any potential opponents for Rogerio. There are, however, a multitude of tough match-ups waiting. All that's left is the details.Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Ed Soares
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 6:00 AM
Friday, August 28, 2009
Randy Couture's UFC 102 Video Blog (8/25 & 8/26)
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 3:02 AM
Thursday, August 27, 2009
MMA Live Breaks Down UFC 102
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 7:27 PM
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Randy Couture Training for Minotauro Nogueira
Get a look at Randy Couture as he steps up his training to take on Minotauro Nogueira for UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira - Saturday, August 29th, live on Pay-Per-View from the Rose Garden in Portland, Oregon. (Courtesy of UFC)Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Randy Couture, UFC 102
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:44 PM
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
LIVE BLOG: UFC 102 Conference Call - Couture vs. Nogueira
 We're blogging today's UFC 102 conference call with Randy Couture and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, live, beginning at 11 a.m. PT / 2 p.m. ET. Refresh the page frequently for the latest updates...
11:48 - That's it folks...
11:46 - Randy and Nog both say that it's easier to go out and do your job as a fighter when there isn't any animosity between you and your opponent. There's not so much wasted energy on emotions.
11:42 - Randy says there was no negativity around the gym due to Forrest Griffin and Gina Carano losing their fights recently. "If losing a fight is the worst thing that happens to them, they're doing pretty damn good." Says those are just good learning experiences and both of them will come back stronger.
Says that Forrest returned to the gym yesterday (Monday, Aug. 17).
Randy says his divorce with Kim is going a little easier than his last divorce, not really being a distraction.
Nog says he has had three fights in the UFC and has yet to show his best performance.
11:40 - Randy on Cain Velasquez and Shane Carwin: "I think they're both great athletes... they both deserve to be right up at the top of the weight class. It's going to be real interesting to see who comes out of that fight... and how."
Nog on Cain and Shane: "Both are top guys in the weight division. Cain shows a lot of heart in his fights and great endurance. It's going to be a great fight."
Randy, since when have you wanted to fight Nogueira?: Says he was excited about meeting him in the finals of the Rings King of Kings tournament before Randy got beat. He was "impressed with his performances (then)... He's certainly been one of the top guys in the sport and I'm happy to get the chance to compete against now."
11:38 - Randy names Martin Kampmann, Tyson Griffin, and Mike Pyle as guys in the Xtreme Couture gym to really watch for.
11:37 - Randy's hi-point and low-point in the cage: "Coming back out of retirement (against Tim Sylvia) is definitely one. If I had a low-point, probably around the third Chuck fight."
Nog on hi-point and low-point in the cage: "Like he said probably couple injuries, like last fight (against Frank Mir)... I feel like I couldn't train for this fight, that was a low-point for sure. I think submission I got against Tim Sylvia (was the high-point)."
Randy on how to beat Brock Lesnar: "I think it's gonna boil down to out-wrestling him... Using the cage and finding ways to make him fight off of his back... there's no easy way around a guy that size."
Nog on how to beat Brock Lesnar: "I think the jiu-jitsu game with him... we got to try any kind of submission, make him work on the ground, make him tired."
11:33 - Randy on 3 rounds vs. 5 rounds. It's his first 3-rounder since Van Arsdale a few years ago: "You can't afford to have a slow start in any fight, but especially not in a three-round fight..."
Randy says against Nogueira, who is only about 10 pounds heavier, this fight is more about technical issues than physical issues like his most recent fights have been.
Nog says he has been training a lot in Greco-Roman style wrestling to prepare for Randy. "He's a normal size, so I didn't train with anybody special (to emulate his body type)."
11:28 - Randy on age; he's 46: "I don't worry about it. You set benchmarks for yourself" and when you stop reaching those benchmarks, then you'll know the time is coming.
Nog is 33, is this an advantage: "No... (but) I've been doing my part, taking care of injuries (and being in shape). I think both (of us) will be in shape."
11:26 - Randy: "(Oregon) is turning into a wonderful place (to develop fighters.) It's an honor for me to be back in front of a bunch of family and friends in Oregon."
Randy on how long he wants to fight: "I'm holding up very well physically. I'm gonna continue to take it one fight at a time and doing what I do well."
11:23 - Nog: "I'm 33 years old, I think I have a lot of (fight left in me). I feel young. I feel healthy. I am still very competitive."
Nog on his brother, Rogerio coming to UFC: "Yeah, he's going to be coming soon... for sure, he's coming to UFC. Once they close the deal, he's coming to UFC for sure."
11:20 - Randy ever on Dancing With the Stars: "I did a little cameo a couple seasons ago. I think it's really cool that Chuck is gonna do that."
11:18 - Randy on longevity: "I have a passion for the sport. It's not just work, it's what I lave to do."
On leaving UFC to fight Fedor: "If it's gonna happen, I think it's gonna happen in the UFC."
Randy on looking past "It would be stupid to look past this fight."
Nog: "I feel I have to do way better than I did in my last match."
Randy: "I don't feel a lot of pressure. I feel I performed well against Lesnar... I just got caught."
11:15 - Randy on Strikeforce on Saturday: "I think it was a historical event. I think the UFC has entertained the idea (of women fighting), but they're not there yet."
Nog on whether he should get a title shot if he wins: "I need to think about this fight right now. I can't think about the future before this fight happens. I think that is a very good fight for me."
11:13 - Nog: "Bad fights happen. I couldn't be in shape," talking about how bad his knees were in the Frank Mir fight. "(Now) I feel very good. I brought all of my partners to California and I have been training very hard."
11:11 - Randy on Brett Farve: "I think Brett has a strong competitive spirit. I'm not surprised he finally made the decision to continue to compete."
Nog: "Its' going to be a great fight for me... (being in Portland) I know I'm gonna have plenty of people against me."
11:09 - Randy "It's going to be nice performing in front of my home town. It's awesome to be the main event in the Pacific Northwest, and I'm excited about it."
Randy talks about having spent a lot of time working on his jiu-jitsu/submissions and says "I have to be especially attentive there."
11:07 - Randy "I can't afford to look past Minotauro." Commenting about possible shot at Brock Lesnar if he wins this fight.
Regardless of how Nogueira performed against Mir, Randy says, "I have to prepare for the best Minotauro we've ever seen."
11:05 - We're just now getting underway. Introducing Randy and Nog.Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Randy Couture, UFC 102
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:52 PM
Friday, August 14, 2009
Sly Stallone Gets the Skinny on UFC 102 "Couture vs Nogueira"
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 4:51 PM
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Talks Randy Couture, UFC 102
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 3:21 PM
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Randy Couture on The Expendibles, Training, UFC 100 and more...
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:48 PM
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Round 5 Series 3 Now Available - Mir, Nog, Big John, Arlovski
 PRESS RELEASE:
Round 5 figurines for Andrei "The Pit Bull" Arlovski, "Big John" McCarthy, Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo "Minotauro" Nogueira, comprising Series 3 of the popular mixed martial arts collectibles, are now available at retail, it was announced today by Round 5 C.E.O. Barron Lau and President Damon Lau. They join the first two Round 5 Series which can be purchased in outlets throughout North America and online at www.Round5MMA.com and in the MMAWeekly.com Online Store.
"We are extremely pleased with the final products for Series 3," said Damon Lau. "Each of the athletes had extensive input into their development, and I know that fans will enjoy the 'small touches' that make Round 5 figurines unique."
Round 5 also confirmed today that Series 4, scheduled for late July/Early August release, will now feature five athletes, Gina Carano, Dan Henderson, Cung Le, Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Matt Serra. The Fedor Emelianenko figurine, originally intended to be issued as part of Series 4, is going through an additional redesign and will instead appear as part of a future Series.
"We continue to work closely with Fedor and his team on making his figurine as accurate and true to his persona as possible," added Lau. "Consumers appreciate Round 5's commitment to producing collectibles that capture each athlete's individual style, and we look forward to completing the Fedor figurine with that goal in mind."
Round 5 is also preparing for its large presence at the UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas in July, where near-complete prototypes of Series 4 will be on display.
In addition to this week's release of Series 3, Round 5 has issued two Series of four athletes each: Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson and Tito Ortiz comprised Series 1 while Rich Franklin, Sean Sherk, Anderson Silva and Wanderlei Silva were released in Series 2.
Round 5 plans to release collectibles of two additional series of athletes later in 2009, one during each quarter. Athletes to be represented in those series are yet to be announced.
Purchase Round 5 Collectible Figures in the MMAWeekly.com Online Store.
Labels: Andrei Arlovski, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Big John McCarthy, Frank Mir, MMAWeekly.com Online Store, MMAWeekly.com Store, Round 5
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:52 PM
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Couture On Stallone and Expendables
MMAInsider recently sat down with UFC Hall of Famer and former heavyweight champion Randy Couture, who's on a brief hiatus from work in Sylvester Stallone's "The Expendables," set for release next April. Couture spoke about his role in the movie, working with Stallone, and his rendezvous with the Nogueira brothers on set in Brazil.
MMAInsider: You spoke about Stallone's intensity in the filming process.
Couture: He has an intensity about him. I'm sure he's wearing a lot of hats. He's the writer, he's directing, he's starring in it. There's an intensity there. But at the same time, it's not overwhelming to the point where you don't feel comfortable. He's very in tune with the actors. "This is your line, this is how we want this to come across." So he's easy to work with, and easy to work for.
MMAInsider: He's a big fight fan, too.
Couture: Yeah. The Nogueira brothers were up there. They put on an exhibition round of fights for the guys and (Stallone) made them soldiers in the movie.
MMAInsider: Bad guys or good guys?
Couture: Well, it's all a matter of perspective in this movie.
MMAInsider: Because you're all bad guys in this move, right?
Couture: Not really, but sort of. They're soldiers, the elite band of this dictator Garza, so depending on what side of things you're standing on, they're either good guys or bad guys. We're mercenaries that are going in to overthrow the dictator, so are we the good guys going in to do that? On their side of the fence, we're the bad guys.
MMAInsider: You've got an unusual character name.
Couture: "Toll Road." If you're gonna get by me, you're going to have to pay.
MMAInsider: Is Stallone teaching you anything about film acting?
Couture: Each and every time I get to be a part of the process, it's a learning experience. To see other guys work, you're going through the whole experience again. It's just like fighting. Each and every time I fight I learn something new, and learn something in the training process. I found a new coach for this role, and some of the other roles I've been reading for lately. I'm learning a bunch of new ways to wrap my brain around the lines, and the characters and carrying that into this experience. In a couple of the scenes, me and Stallone have an exchange with the other actors. He wanted to make it flow, make it quick, to make it how it would be if you were intense and under pressure. He wanted a rhythm to the language -- just puke it out there. Because when you're under stress, you don't think about what you want to say -- it just comes out.
MMAInsider: What do you do to get yourself in that heightened state that's necessary for action movies?
Couture: I think finding something to relate to from my own personal experience. Then I have to get warmed up. I can't just jump into that. I have to think about that, go through the lines with the notes in the margins and trying it a few times on my own to get into it, and then you're there.
MMAInsider: What was it like being around the Nogueira brothers on set?
Couture: They're very nice guys. I think everybody on set was used to that boxing mentality because we were scheduled to fight at the end of the summer. I walked right up to them and started talking; they're all gunked up, their faces painted and everything else. It was cool.
MMAInsider: Did they enjoy the process?
Couture: I wondered. I didn't get a chance to spend any personal time with them. It's long days, man. Twelve-hour days, from five to five. I wondered what they think about that, sitting around a bunch.
MMAInsider: How long do you film for?
Couture: June 24th is the date that I wrap up, which is perfect time, because that's when I need to be getting into camp. I think I'm going to be bringing some of my stand-up guys to the set in Louisiana, spend some time sharpening my tools, getting into the right direction.Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Randy Couture, Sylvester Stallone, UFC 102
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 8:16 PM
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Randy Couture Begins Work On "The Expendables"
On Tuesday, UFC hall of famer and former heavyweight champ Randy Couture had his first day on the set of "The Expendables," the Sylvester Stallone-helmed action movie due out next April.
Couture plays a mercenary along with Stallone, Jet Li, Jason Statham, and Dolph Lundgren.
Couture's work is expected to last into early June, after which he will begin preparations to meet Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 102 in August.
On a side note, Stallone has now given roles to Nogueira brothers Rodrigo and Rogerio in addition to some of their academy teammates. MMAInsider's source tells us they're playing "bad guys."
Sherdog.com's new blog reported Stallone palling around with the fighters on set last week.Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Randy Couture, UFC 102
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:30 PM
Monday, April 6, 2009
Round 5 Collectibles Ready to Release Series 3
Below are images of the Round 5 Series 3 figurines, scheduled to be available at retail in the next month. The Series 1 figurines (featuring Quinton Jackson, Randy Couture, Matt Hughes, and Tito Oritz) and the Series 2 figurines (featuring Anderson Silva, Wanderlei Silva, Rich Franklin, and Sean Sherk) are currently available in the MMAWeekly.com Online Store.
You can also pre-order these new Series 3 collectibles -- featuring Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Big John McCarthy, Frank Mir, and Andrei Arlovski -- now!
 Labels: Andrei Arlovski, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Frank Mir, John McCarthy, Round 5
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 5:58 PM
Monday, March 23, 2009
Portland UFC Possibly Moved To Late August
In a recent posting on the popular mixed martial arts message board, "The Underground," UFC executive Lorenzo Fertitta wrote that the yet-unannounced UFC 101 may not take place in Portland on Aug. 8, as widely reported.
Instead, the Northwest card would be moved to the final Saturday of the month, Aug. 29, with former Gresham resident and heavyweight champ Randy Couture headlining the card against Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira at UFC 102.
MMAWeekly.com first reported that UFC 101 would take place in August, although a date was not available at the time of publication. A subsequent report on mmamania.com stated that Philadelphia had replaced Portland as the city under consideration for the event, leaving "the city of roses" high and dry for the second time since it was passed over for UFC 91.
Not so, according to Fertitta.
Fertitta stated that a lightweight showdown between BJ Penn and Kenny Florian was in the works for the Philadelphia event. Pennsylvania recently passed legislation to legalize MMA in the Northeast state.
UFC 101 and 102 would represent the 22nd and 23rd US states visited by the UFC for a pay per view event.Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, BJ Penn, Kenny Florian, Randy Couture, UFC 101, UFC 102
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:02 PM
Friday, March 6, 2009
White Confirms Nogueira Had Staff Before UFC 92 Fight
 There's no easy way to say it: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira got his ass kicked by Frank Mir.
The 32-year-old Brazilian did not look like the fighter that, save for one Russian, lorded over one of the best collections of heavyweight talent in history at Pride Fighting Championships, nor the man who came from behind to win the UFC interim heavyweight championship last year. He looked sluggish, out of step, and sadly, old.
But there was a reason for it, says UFC president Dana White.
White maintains the former champ was suffering from a serious case of staph infection going into the Dec. 27 bout.
"I think Nog had staph real bad like six days before that fight," White told reporters on Thursday.
Though he didn't have blood tests to prove his theory, his eyes gave him all the evidence he needed.
"He had these things all over his body," continued White. "I can't explain what they looked like."
Since the fight, Nogueira has remained silent on the circumstances leading up to the fight. Last month, he underwent knee surgery to repair an injury that also hampered his preparation for Mir, according to trainers.
Last week, Nogueira accepted his first bout since the loss, a meeting with former heavyweight champ Randy Couture at UFC 101 in August. Sources say he will do most of his preparation for the fight in Los Angeles.
(Watch the UFC 96 pre-fight press conference.)Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Dana White, Frank Mir, UFC 92
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 8:00 AM
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Couture To Promote, Not Fight, At UFC 99
In recent days, rumors have abounded about Randy Couture's next fight. In early January, the former heavyweight champ could not accept a fight with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira for the first half of 2009 due to a nagging elbow injury that needed surgery. Couture expected to eventually face the Brazilian, but was booked for the coming months with the upcoming action flick "The Expendables" starring Sylvester Stallone.
Several reports said Couture's rumored participation in the UFC's trip to Germany at UFC 99 had become a reality, with the 46 year-old fighter scheduled to face off-again/on-again UFC'er Mirko "Cro Cop" Filipovic in the main event of the June 13 card.
However, a source close to Couture says it is virtually impossible that the popular fighter will grace the card due to his film obligations and need for a proper 8 week training camp. Couture will, however, assist the UFC in a yet-undefined promotional role for the event.
Couture is fluent--with a little dust-off--in German from his days there in the US Army.
The source said a summer appearance was likely, but there were a number of variables that would play into Couture's eventual return. Of the "Natural"'s elbow, he is reportedly back in the gym as his hectic schedule allows.Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Mirko Cro Cop, Randy Couture, UFC 99
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 9:58 PM
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Dana White's UFC 92 Blog - Episode 1
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 6:05 PM
Saturday, December 20, 2008
UFC 92 Video Interview with Frank Mir
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 2:00 PM
UFC 92 Video Interview with Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 7:00 AM
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Wanderlei Trains With Xtreme Couture And Nogueira For Rampage Fight
 With each passing day, the third fight between "The Axe Murderer" Wanderlei Silva and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson draws nearer and nearer. As Silva prepares for the fight, he has branched out his training to extend to his own gym which will open in January after his bout at UFC 92.
Silva spoke to MMAWeekly Radio recently about his training and especially dealing with someone like Randy Couture to help prepare him.
"I'm training at (Xtreme) Couture for this fight. Cause (Randy) Couture is an amazing guy, I like him a lot," Silva said. "He opened his gym for me, he helped me a lot after I move here to Vegas, he's an amazing guy."
Working with a wide variety of training partners, Silva gets specialized help in every area and this week his gym will open up to old friend and current UFC heavyweight champion, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira.
"I'm training at (Xtreme) Couture and training at my gym. Because this week, (Antonio Rodrigo) Nogueira coming to train at my gym with his team," Silva stated. "He has a lot of strong guys, good jiu-jitsu, good guys for takedowns, and I'm training in my gym with him. I'm training my boxing with Skip Kelps, he's from Vegas and he's very good at boxing. I train my wrestling with Mike Whitehead, he has amazing jiu-jitsu and he's so much stronger."
Wanderlei also says that he expects to invite another champion into his gym to work with Nogueira over the next few days.
"Tomorrow I invited Forrest (Griffin) to train with me and (Nogueira). Maybe Forrest is going to train with Nogueira and with me tomorrow. Tomorrow is a hot day in my gym!"
Silva says he'll slow down on a couple of days out from the actual fight, but until then he will be at full force getting ready for his match-up against Jackson next Saturday night.Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Forrest Griffin, Mike Whitehead, Quinton Jackson, UFC 92, Wanderlei Silva
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 8:35 PM
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Dana White's UFC 91 Video Blog (Ep 2)
UFC President Dana White presents his second video blog for UFC 91 weekend.
In this edition, Dana visits THQ, the makers of the new UFC video game, and gives an inside look as some of the graphics involved with the new game. Also catch Dana giving his breakdown of Couture vs. Lesnar in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.
Dana White's UFC 91 Video Blog: Episode 1Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Brock Lesnar, Dana White, Randy Couture, THQ, UFC 91, Video
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 3:01 AM
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Dana White's UFC 90 Video Blog (Ep 6)
UFC President Dana White presents his sixth blog for the UFC 90 weekend. In this edition, Dana takes us behind the scenes at the Allstate Arena for UFC 90. Some of Dana's special guests in this blog entry include UFC Hall of Famer Dan Severn, former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra, interim heavyweight champ Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, welterweight beltholder Georges St. Pierre, middleweight champ Anderson Silva, and many of the other fighters from UFC 90.
Dana White UFC 90 Video Blog: Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, Episode 5Labels: Anderson Silva, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Chicago, Dan Severn, Dana White, Georges St. Pierre, Matt Serra, UFC 90, UFC Hall of Fame, UFC President
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 6:29 PM
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Yamasaki To Ref Couture vs Lesnar at UFC 91
At the Nevada State Athletic Commision meetin on Wednesday, the Commission determined that Mario Yamasaki would be the referee in charge of the action when UFC heavyweight champion Randy Couture defends his belt against Brock Lesnar at UFC 91 on Nov. 15 in Las Vegas.
Also called to work for the bout were judges Jeff Mullen, Cecil Peoples, and Tony Weeks.
The bout marks Couture's return to the Octagon following more than a year mired in legal battles with the promotion.
The winner between Couture and Lesnar will face the winner of the bout between interim champion Antinio Rodrigo Nogueira and challenger Frank Mir, who are fighting on Dec. 27 at UFC 92. That unification bout will likely take place in early 2009.Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Brock Lesnar, Frank Mir, Mario Yamasaki, Randy Couture, UFC 91, UFC 92
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 1:05 PM
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
UFC 92 The Ultimate Tickets on Sale
 Tickets for UFC 92 "The Ultimate 2008" go on sale to the general public beginning Saturday, Oct. 25 at 10 a.m. PT. There are presale options to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Starting Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. PT, tickets for UFC 92 go on sale to UFC Fight Club members. And on Friday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. PT, tickets go on sale to newsletter subscribers.
UFC 92 is scheduled to take place on Saturday, Dec. 27 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. It features three of the Ultimate Fighting Championship's highest profile fights of the year. Forrest Griffin puts his newly won light heavyweight championship on the line against Rashad Evans, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira defends his heavyweight interim belt against fellow Ultimate Fighter 8 coach Frank Mir, and Quinton "Rampage" Jackson returns to the Octagon to try and avenge two brutal losses to Wanderlei Silva.Labels: Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, Forrest Griffin, Frank Mir, Quinton Jackson, Rampage, Rashad Evans, UFC 92, Ultimate 2008, Ultimate Fighter, Wanderlei Silva
posted by MMAInsiderBLOG @ 8:30 PM
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