Roy Nelson vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira Planned for April 11th UFC Event in Abu Dhabi

Roy Nelson

• 19-9 MMA / 6-5 UFC Record
• 2 Fight Losing Streak
• Notable Wins: Cheick Kongo, Stefan Struve, Mirko Cro Cop

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

• 34-8-1 MMA / 5-4 UFC Record
• Lost 2 of Last 3 Fights
• Notable Wins: Dan Henderson, Fabricio Werdum, Randy Couture

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Event TBD

April 11th, 2014

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Venue TBD

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Roy Nelson is desperate need of a victory to maintain relevance among the top fights in the UFC’s heavyweight division following back-to-back uninspiring efforts against Stipe Miocic and Daniel Cormier. He was quickly climbing the ranks in 2012 to early 2013, when he won three-straight fights over Dave Herman, Matt Mitrione, and Cheick Kongo, earning first round knockouts in all three fights.

37-year old, former Pride Fighting and UFC heavyweight champion, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira refuses to call it a career just yet, despite trading wins and losses since December of 2008. After nearly going 10 years without losing by stoppages to begin his career, his last four losses have been stoppage defeats (2 KO/TKO, 2 submissions). Noguiera’s last win came at UFC 153, submitting Dave Herman in the second round.

UFC on Fuel TV 10 Quick Results

 

Main Card:

• Fabricio Werdum def. Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira via Armbar – Round 2, 2:41
• Leonardo Santos def. William Macario via Arm-Triangle Choke – Round 2, 4:43
• Thiago Silva def. Rafael Cavalcante via KO (Punches) – Round 1, 4:29
• Erick Silva def. Jason High via Armbar- Round 1, 1:11
• Daniel Sarafian def. Eddie Mendez via Arm-Triangle Choke – Round 1, 2:20
• Rony Jason def. Mike Wilkinson via Triangle Choke – Round 1, 1:24

Preliminary Card:

• Raphael Assuncao def. Vaughan Lee via Armbar – Round 2, 1:51
• Felipe Arantes def. Godofredo Castro via TKO (Strikes) – Round 1, 3:32
• Ildemar Alcantara def. Leandro Silva via Unanimous Decision
• Rodrigo Damm def. Mizuto Hirota via Split Decision
• Caio Magalhaes def. Karlos Vemola via Rear Naked Choke – Round 2, 2:49
• Antonio Braga Neto def. Anthony Smith via Kneebar – Round 1, 1:52

Fabricio Werdum vs Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to Headline UFC on Fuel TV 10

Fabricio Werdum

• 16-5-1 MMA / 4-2 UFC Record
• 2 Fight Win Streak
• Notable Wins: Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Silva, Roy Nelson

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

• 34-7-1 MMA / 5-3 UFC Record
• Won 2 of Last 3 Fights
• Notable Wins: Dan Henderson, Fabricio Werdum, Randy Couture

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UFC on Fuel TV 10

June 8th, 2013

Ceara, Brazil

Ginasio Paulo Sarasate

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Fabricio Werdum is likely one win away from a possible title shot, beginning his second stint in the UFC with two straight victories. He made his return in February of last year, dominating Roy Nelson to earn the unanimous decision. Werdum followed it up with a first round TKO victory over Mike Russow at UFC 147.

At 36 year’s old, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira still finds ways to win the UFC, most recently stopping Dave Herman in the second round with an armbar at UFC 153. It was his second win in three fights, also knocking out Brendan Schaub in the first round in August of 2011.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum to Coach TUF Brazil 2

 

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

• 34-7-1 MMA / 5-3 UFC Record
• Won 2 of Last 3 Fights
• Notable Wins: Dan Henderson, Fabricio Werdum, Randy Couture

 

Fabricio Werdum

• 16-5-1 MMA / 4-2 UFC Record
• 2 Fight Win Streak
• Notable Wins: Fedor Emelianenko, Antonio Silva, Roy Nelson

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The UFC announced today that heavyweights, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum will coach the second season of The Ultimate Fighter: Brazil. The two are also expected to meet inside the cage, but no fight date has been announced of yet.

The show is planning to begin taping in early 2013 with a debut on television in March.

Nogueira and Werdum fought in July of 2006 at Pride FC: Critical Countdown Absolute, where Nogueira earned the unanimous decision victory.

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira vs Dave Herman Added to UFC 153

 

Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira

• 33-7-1 MMA / 4-3 UFC Record
• Lost 2 of Last 3 Fights
• Notable Wins: Dan Henderson, Fabricio Werdum, Randy Couture

 

Dave Herman

• 21-4 MMA / 1-2 UFC Record
• 2 Fight Losing Streak
• Notable Wins: Jim Yorke, Michal Kita, John Olav Einemo

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UFC 153

October 13th, 2012

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

HSBC Arena

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Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira returns after nearly a 1o-month layoff, due to a broken arm he suffered against Frank Mir at UFC 140. He refused to tap when Mir applied a kimura and the fight wasn’t stopped until Nogueira’s arm snapped. The loss was Nogueira’s second in three fights, only defeating Brendan Schaub by knockout at UFC 134.

Dave Herman is likely fighting for his UFC career after losing back-to-back fights. He debuted in June 2011, defeating John Olav Einemo by second round TKO at UFC 131. Herman has since lost consecutive knockout losses to Stefan Struve and Roy Nelson.