Nogueira Tops UFC Fight Night 24 Salaries with $90K Payday (3/28/2011 7:10:18 PM)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira may have lost to Phil Davis at UFC Fight Night 24 last Saturday, but the veteran light heavyweight still walked away with the biggest purse of the night.
UFC Fight Night 24 Fighter Salaries: Nogueira ($90K), Davis ($34K) (3/28/2011 2:27:01 PM)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira scored $90,000 for his loss to Phil Davis in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 24 main event to top the official payroll for the Spike-televised event.Other top earners included Davis, Johny Hendricks, Anthony Johnson, and Amir Sadollah.
UFC Fight Night 24 main-card results: Davis survives Nogueira, Johnson tops Hardy (3/27/2011 4:15:00 AM)
SEATTLE - It was far from dominating, but fast-rising prospect Phil Davis got what he expected in Saturday's UFC Fight Night 24 main event with veteran light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: a test. Nogueira initially stuffed all of his opponent's takedown attempts and battered him with counter punches, but Davis ultimately wore down the vet, implemented his wrestling-oriented game plan, and landed some effective ground and pound for a unanimous-decision victory. The bout, which marked Davis' first UFC headliner, took place at Seattle's KeyArena and aired on Spike TV.
UFC Fight Night 24 Results Recap: Davis Tops Nogueira, Johnson Dominates Hardy (3/26/2011 6:18:59 PM)
Phil Davis overcame a slow start and wrestled his way to a unanimous decision over Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the main event of UFC Fight Night 24 on Saturday night.Anthony Johnson dominated Dan Hardy on the ground to earn a unanimous decision over the fellow welterweight slugger in the Spike-televised co-main event, while Amir Sadolah and Chan Sung Jung also earned main card wins.
Nogueira, Davis on Point for UFN 24 (3/25/2011 11:59:57 PM)
In a scene that has played out over and over again in mixed martial arts, old guard will test new when Antonio Rogerio Nogueira answers the bell against Phil Davis. The world-ranked Nogueira tipped the scales at 206 pounds for his duel
UFC Fight Night 24 weigh-in results: Headliners Nogueira (206), Davis (206) on weight (3/25/2011 11:25:00 PM)
SEATTLE - MMAjunkie.com was on scene and reporting live from today's UFC Fight Night 24 fighter weigh-ins, which all competitors successfully made weight. Today's festivities take place at Seattle's KeyArena, which also hosts Saturday's Spike TV and Facebook event. Headliners Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Phil Davis both weighed 206 pounds. And despite some tense moments in recent days, yes, Anthony Johnson also made weight.
UFC Fight Night 24 Predictions from MMAFrenzy.com for “Nogueira vs. Davis” (3/25/2011 2:30:17 PM)
The staff of MMAFrenzy.com is here to make our main card predictions for "UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis," which takes place tomorrow evening, March 26 at the KeyArena in Seattle, Washington.Featuring Phil Davis vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson, the main card airs on Spike TV beginning at 10pm ET.
LIVE: UFC Fight Night 24 Weigh-In Results, Video for “Nogueira vs. Davis” (3/25/2011 12:00:29 PM)
Weigh-ins for tomorrow's "UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis" event take place today in Seattle, as headliners Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Phil Davis, and the rest of the card hit the scale to make their fights official.Click here to watch the weigh-ins at 7pm ET, or check out results after the jump.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira - The Roar of the Old Lion (3/25/2011 5:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
UFC Fight Night 24 Weigh-In Results: Live Video, Results at 7pm ET for “Nogueira vs. Davis” (3/25/2011 3:30:29 AM)
Weigh-ins for tomorrow's "UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis" event take place today in Seattle, as headliners Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, Phil Davis, and the rest of the card hit the scale to make their fights official.Click here to watch the weigh-ins at 7pm ET, or check out results after the jump.
UFC Fight Night 24 Preview for “Nogueira vs. Davis” on Spike TV (3/24/2011 1:00:05 PM)
On Saturday night, the UFC will return to Spike TV with UFC Fight Night 24: Nogueira vs. Davis featuring Phil Davis vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson.MMAFrenzy.com breaks down the main card for Saturday night's fights after the break...
Phil Davis vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Video Preview for UFC Fight Night 24 (3/23/2011 6:00:32 PM)
UFC Fight Night 24 “Nogueira vs. Davis” Fight Card Set for Saturday on Spike TV (3/23/2011 5:00:57 AM)
The UFC Fight Night 24 fight card is again complete for Saturday at Seattle's KeyArena, including rising light heavyweight Phil Davis vs. veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and welterweight sluggers Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson topping its Spike-televised main card.
Regardless of Odds, Davis Expecting Battle with Nogueira (3/23/2011 12:05:30 AM)
When it was announced last week that Phil Davis would be replacing Tito Ortiz against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24, plenty of fans did not hesitate to pick Davis to win.
UFC Fight Night 24's Nogueira prepped to stop "Mr. Wonderful's" wild ride (3/22/2011 9:40:00 PM)
A lot of fighters would have done a spit-take in getting a younger, faster (and many would say better) version of the opponent they were booked against. Not Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. Previously set to meet former champion Tito Oritz, he now meets Phil Davis, who many observers think is a future star in the light-heavyweight division. Nogueira, though, thinks they're just about the same.
Tito Ortiz Eyes Quick UFC Return, Wants Forrest Griffin Rubber Match (3/8/2011 2:00:54 AM)
After being forced out of the UFC Fight Night 24 main event against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira by a cut, Tito Ortiz is hoping for a quick return to the Octagon and wants the UFC to book a rubber match with fellow former champion Forrest Griffin.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Phil Davis official for UFC Fight Night 24 main event (2/21/2011 3:00:00 PM)
As expected Phil Davis officially has replaced injured Tito Ortiz and now meets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the headliner of next month's UFC Fight Night 24 event. UFC president Dana White tweeted the changed over the weekend, and executives since have made it official on its website. As MMAjunkie.com reported, Ortiz suffered an accidental training-session headbutt and received 22 stitches. An MRI and CT scan indicated no serious damage, but the wound forced Ortiz to withdraw from the bout.
Tito Ortiz out, Phil Davis faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24 (2/19/2011 10:30:21 PM)
The UFC's first-ever trip to Washington has undergone a major overhaul. UFC president Dana White today announced that Ortiz has been forced out of the UFC Fight Night 24 main event after receiving stitches, and Phil Davis has been tapped as a replacement opponent for Antonio Rogerio Nogueira. UFC Fight Night 24 takes place March 26 at KeyArena in Seattle and airs live on Spike TV.
UFC: Ortiz Injured; Davis In to Face Nogueira (2/19/2011 2:52:04 PM)
An injury has sidelined Tito Ortiz from his bout with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24.
Tito Ortiz Off UFC Fight Night 24, Phil Davis Steps In Against Nogueira (2/19/2011 1:23:10 PM)
Fans of the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" will have to wait a bit longer in order to see the former UFC light heavyweight champion look for another win inside the Octagon. Ortiz has pulled out of his upcoming bout against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24.
Tito Ortiz Pulls Out Of UFC Fight Night 24, Undefeated Phil Davis Steps In Versus Nogueira (2/19/2011 1:23:10 PM)
Fans of the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" will have to wait a bit longer in order to see the former UFC light heavyweight champion look for another win inside the Octagon. Ortiz has pulled out of his upcoming bout against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24.
Tito Ortiz Pulls Out Of UFC Fight Night 24, Phil Davis Steps In Versus Nogueira (2/19/2011 1:23:10 PM)
Fans of the "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" will have to wait a bit longer in order to see the former UFC light heavyweight champion look for another win inside the Octagon. Ortiz has pulled out of his upcoming bout against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC Fight Night 24.
Spike TV announces four-fight main card for "UFC Fight Night 24: Ortiz vs. Nogueira" (1/26/2011 8:10:00 PM)
For the first time in more than four years, former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz will fight on Spike TV. Now, his supporting cast is official, too. In addition to the previously announced Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira main event for March's "UFC Fight Night 24: Ortiz vs. Nogueira" event, Spike TV officials today announced the evening's main card will also feature Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson, Duane "Bang" Ludwig vs. Amir Sadollah and Leonard Garcia vs. Nam Phan.
"UFC Fight Night 24: Ortiz vs. Nogueira" tickets on sale this week for Seattle (1/25/2011 6:05:00 PM)
Tickets for March's UFC Fight Night 24 event, which marks the Ultimate Fighting Championship's debut in the state of Washington, go on sale beginning this week. The show takes place March 26 at KeyArena in Seattle. Former light-heavyweight champ Tito Ortiz meets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in the Spike TV-televised headliner.
UFC Fight Night 24 Tickets on Sale This Week for “Ortiz vs. Nogueira” in Seattle (1/25/2011 8:42:52 AM)
Tickets for "UFC Fight Night 24: Ortiz vs. Nogueira" go on sale this week for the March 26 event at Seattle's Key Arena, which features Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson.
UFC Fight Night 24 adds three bouts including Nogueira vs. Ortiz headliner (1/19/2011 8:20:00 PM)
While the UFC's web-based "UFC Ultimate Insider" program gave the first official word this past week that the octagon was coming to Seattle, UFC executives today brought out the big guns. UFC brass today confirmed the promotion will make its first-ever trip to Seattle on March 29, when KeyArena at Seattle Center will host UFC Fight Night 24. As expected, light heavyweight veterans Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and Tito Ortiz headline the show, while Dan Hardy faces Anthony Johnson and Duane Ludwig meets Amir Sadollah.
Ortiz vs. Nogueira, Hardy vs. Johnson Official for UFC Fight Night 24 (1/19/2011 10:10:39 AM)
As expected, former champ Tito Ortiz and fellow light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will square off in the main event of UFC Fight Night 24 on March 26 in Seattle. Also confirmed for the Spike-televised main card were welterweights Dan Hardy vs. Anthony Johnson and Amir Sadollah vs. Duane Ludwig.
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz headlines UFC Fight Night 24 in Seattle (12/21/2010 5:25:00 PM)
A light heavyweight matchup between Brazilian veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira and UFC legend Tito Ortiz is getting main-event treatment in March. MMAjunkie.com has learned that the contest, which was originally thought to be scheduled for UFC 128, will instead headline UFC Fight Night 24. While UFC Fight Night 24 has yet to be officially announced by the promotion, the event is expected to take place March 26 in Seattle and air on the UFC's longtime cable partner, Spike TV.
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Headlines UFC Fight Night 24 on March 26 in Seattle (12/21/2010 7:42:44 AM)
A light heavyweight matchup between former champ Tito Ortiz and Antonio Rogerio Nogueira originally planned for UFC 128 will instead headline the UFC Fight Night 24 on Spike TV on March 26 in Seattle.
Tito Ortiz Gets “Last Chance” Against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 128 in March (11/18/2010 4:00:36 AM)
Following Wednesday's UFC 123 press conference, UFC president Dana White was surrounded by camera wielding members of the media, who specifically asked him about giving Tito Ortiz another chance. White responded that this was, "Definitely his last chance."
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira on tap for March 2011, possibly UFC 128 (11/12/2010 1:50:00 PM)
DUSSELDORF, Germany - Light heavyweight Tito Ortiz still has a job in the UFC. In fact, he's got a big job coming up in March, according to UFC president Dana White. White today confirmed that "The Huntington Beach Bad Boy" meets Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in March 2011, possibly at UFC 128.
Tito Ortiz vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Likely for UFC 128 in March (11/12/2010 4:41:35 AM)
After going winless in five-straight fights dating back to 2006, Tito Ortiz will look to keep his UFC career alive when the former light heavyweight champ faces Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in March. UFC 128 is rumored to be headlined by light heavyweight champion Mauricio "Shogun" Rua vs. Rashad Evans.
Nogueira Says Bader Is Good Motivation (Video) (9/23/2010 5:22:39 PM)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira says that Ryan Bader's undefeated record is a good motivator as the two head into Saturday's UFC 119 light heavyweight showdown...
UFC 119 Videos: Ryan Bader vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira Pre-Fight Interviews (9/23/2010 1:00:31 AM)
Watch what Antonio Rogerio Nogueira had to say after the jump and stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete UFC 119 coverage.
Bader: Nogueira Is The Next Rung Up The Ladder (9/22/2010 8:22:52 AM)
Ryan Bader talks about his upcoming fight with Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, the talk leading up to the match-up, and how he views this as the next logical choice for his career...
Nogueira: Bader Will Have to Exchange With Me (9/22/2010 12:45:58 AM)
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira says that UFC 119 opponent Ryan Bader has a great challenge ahead.
Bader Is Happy To Face Jon Jones After Nogueira (9/20/2010 12:22:58 AM)
If Ryan Bader is successful getting past Antonio Rogerio Nogueira at UFC 119, he's happy to face Jon Jones or any other fighter that will get him closer to his goal of a title shot...
MMAjunkie.com Radio: Kyle Watson, Ryan Bader and C.B. Dollaway (9/16/2010 3:30:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes to the show "The Ultimate Fighter 12" cast member Kyle Watson, who's joined MMAjunkie.com as our "TUF 12" blogger and radio correspondent. Today, he helps us break down Wednesday's season debut of the Spike TV reality series. Additionally, UFC 119 fighters and teammates Ryan Bader (who co-headlines against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira) and C.B. Dollaway (who fights Joe Doerksen) also call into the show. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Rogerio Nogueira: I Guarantee I’m Going to Give Ryan Bader His First Loss at UFC 119 (9/10/2010 7:39:18 AM)
Rising light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira promises to give The Ultimate Fighter 8 winner Ryan Bader the first loss of his career when they clash in the co-main event of the UFC 119 fight card on Sept. 25: ""I guarantee that I'm going to give (Ryan Bader) the first loss of his career. It would be very gratifying for me to show my fans a great show and knock out Bader."