Frank Mir vs Big Nog confirmed for UFC 119; Little Nogueira vs Bader will serve as the co-main event
Posted on July 8, 2010, 02:04 PM by Daniel CassidyUFC President Dana White has today confirmed to mmafighting.com that former UFC Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir will get his wish for a rematch against the arch nemesis Minotauro Nogueira Nogueira. In addition, Minotauro's brother Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will meet the dangerous Light Heavyweight prospect Ryan Bader in the co-main event of the evening.
Mir's trainier Jimmy Glifford today expressed his protege's desire to "retire" the former PRIDE Heavyweight champ, with many fans citing Nog's staph infection as the reason for such a devastating loss at UFC 92. The previous bout between the two saw Nogueira knocked down 3 times before Mir delivered the Knockout blow in the Second Round.
Mir himself was last seen on the devastating end of a knockout loss from the hands of Shane Carwin at UFC 111. Since then, Frank Mir had contenplated a move to Light Heavyweight, before the notion was dismissed after Brock Lesnar's "scrambled egg's" comments. It's no secret that Mir wants another shot at his nemisis, as a victory over Brock Lesnar could catapult him right back into the mix, especially if it is a decisive as the last. The bout would be Nogueira's first since his shocking KO loss to Cain Valasquez at UFC 110.
As for the co-main event, Little Nog was last seen barely edging a split decision over Jason Brilz in a disappointing bout at UFC 114. Rogerio Nogueira did just enough to sway the judges in the lackluster main card bout, that saw him almost being knocked out at the end of the second round. A victory over up and comer Bader could see Nog thrown into the Light Heavyweight mix, or even a possible title shot for the winner of the bout.
Bader's last bout saw him rally from behind to demolish Keith Jardine, with a flying knee followed by a mean right hand. Currently undefeated, a win over such a big name as Little Nog would do wonders for Bader's career. He is currently 11-0. He was the winner of Season 8 of the Ultimate Fighter. Interestingly, Nogueira's brother coached him on that series of the Ultimate Fighter.
UFC 119 will take place September 25thin the Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
Currently, the card is expected to look like this:
- Frank Mir vs. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
- Ryan Bader vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira
- Sean Sherk vs. Evan Dunham
- Melvin Guillard vs. Jeremy Stephens
- Mark Hunt vs. Sean McCorkle
- C.B. Dollaway vs. Joe Doerksen
- TJ Grant vs. Julio Paulino
- Joey Beltran vs. Matt Mitrione
Source: mmafighting
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Both Nogs will lose..
if the same nog that fought brilz shows up, bader will destory him. if the real nog shows up, he will tear through that division
maybe but i hope both nogs win
I think Lil Nog will defeat Bader, Bader's stand up isn't as good as Nog's and Nog has some crazy bjj where he will sweep bader and defend Bader GNP like he did against Brilz and as for Big Nog...idk thats a really tough fight and I hope he can pull it off, I hate watching legends lose
Agreed. Mir wins this easily. He'll have the confidence from the first fight and he's way more evolved. Big Nogs MMA skills/style are 2004 era and they won't be altering.
I have to agree with both Nogs losing. They should both be good matches though. Guillard and Stephens will probably be fight of the night. If Melvin can stay out of a damn submission it will be an entertaining fight for sure.
whoa mark hunts in the ufc?
Same here, i thought Mark Hunt was with Dream...
ya it is surprising seeing tht he has lost his last 5 fights all by stoppage but I guess he never has a boring fight
thats gotta be the only reason, excitement factor.
Ryan Bader,CB Dollaway,Cain are from ASU and the best fighters from my home town .I see they all have a really good chances at it.imo
this card is starting to look pretty good. Chris lytle will also be on the main card
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UFC 119: The Nogs
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Looking like a good card but I also believe both nogs will lose
I am so pumped up for this whole event because:
* The return of Mark Hunt
* Nog and Mir Rematch
* Sean Sherk Return
* Darth Bader meets Lil Nog
* I wanna see if Matt Mitrione is for real
ya man, ever single UFC after 112 has delivered...113, 114, 115 and 116 were all amazing and now 117, 118 and 119 all have great fights and exciting main events and if Belfort fights on 120 that too would b sick
mark hunt record is lame
Me too, Mittrione was very impressive against Kimbo. Now many will say huh Kimbo? But he bossed him all the same and showed great variety inhis game as well as maintaining a fast pace, which at HW in UFC some fighters struggle. He may turn out to be a flash in the pan, but I lookforward to seeing his progression all the same.
nice both nogs one the same card as headliners and co headliners. good card both come to fight
Big Nog will do everything to win this rematch...
Lil Nog will win by sub after a very hard fight
I didn't think the Lil Nog/Brilz fight was lackluster, it was a great fight! It didn't go as expected is all. Big Nog, I think Frank Mir has your number. I don't see a big difference from the last fight. I wanted to see Cro Cop vs. Big Nog though :(
I agree. I also think Brilz was completely underestimated by a lot of people. The guy can fight.
Oh yeah cant wait another Matt Mitrione fight I really like that kid becouse he smiling through fight, and he have incredible cardio I think he has future in this sport....
I am more excited about the Lil' Nog/Bader fight for sure, but both will be great matches. This will be a real test for Bader, who keeps winning but really hasn't been fully tested in the UFC yet. I think Lil' Nog will come out stronger than ever since his last fight was considered a "bad showing" by a lot of fans and critics alike.
Mir and Bader will come out on top imo.
and Mark Hunt fighting in UFC?
he has 4 losses in a row in MMA.
i recall Dana White saying he is not looking to sign Fedor after the Werdum loss because he would never hire someone coming off a loss.