Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

[Luke]

With two wins in three fights in the UFC, Rogério “Minotouro” Nogueira revealed he wanted to return to the as soon as possible, but it looks like he’ll have to wait until 2011. According to souces close to his camp, Nogueira will face the former UFC light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz, who lost four of his last five fights, in 2011. TATAME.com called Rogerio, who didn’t confirmed the news, but revealed he also heard Ortiz’s name. “I’ve heard some rumors of this fight, but there’s nothing signed. In my last fight they said about (Quinton) Rampage and they changed to Ryan Bader”, Nogueira said. Stay tuned for more news about the UFC.

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[Mr. IWS]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

10 units on Nog

[Luke]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Although Tito Ortiz lost a lopsided unanimous decision to Matt Hamill at UFC 121, plummeting his record to 0-4-1 over his last five contests, it appears “The Huntington Beach Bad Boy’s” controversial UFC career will continue on.

Today, company president Dana White confirmed with MMAJunkie.com that Ortiz will meet Antonio Rogerio Nogueira in a yet-to-be announced event in March 2011.

The former light heavyweight champ holds a respectable 15-8-1 record, with all but one of his scraps coming inside the Octagon. However, it can be argued the soon-to-be 36-year-old hasn’t posted a significant win since taking a split decision from Vitor Belfort at UFC 51 back in February 2005.

Little Nog suffered a convincing unanimous decision loss to Ryan Bader in his last outing. Prior to UFC 119, the Brazilian was riding a seven-fight win streak, which included UFC victories over Luiz Cane and Jason Brilz, respectively.

According to the report, the United Arab Emirates, possibly in Abu Dhabi, will likely host a show in March. As of now, that is the only rumored event for the month and it appears the fight card will be dubbed UFC 128.

lol its a done deal. Dana is such a douche ,Tito hasnt won a fight in 4 years and somehow he still gets fights

[edman5555]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Tito could actually take this.

[SPX]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Tito could actually take this.

Tito always COULD win any of the fights that he's been given recently . . . but he never actually does.

If they're going to keep him around as a cash cow, I don't see why they don't give him someone who has very little chance of beating him.

[Luke]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Tito could actually take this.

Tito always COULD win any of the fights that he's been given recently . . . but he never actually does.

If they're going to keep him around as a cash cow, I don't see why they don't give him someone who has very little chance of beating him.

Like who ? Kyle Maynard?

Thats about the only sure win I can think of

[SPX]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Like who ? Kyle Maynard?

Thats about the only sure win I can think of

I'm having a hard time coming up with names right now, but I'm talking about someone who's just starting to become known in the division. Not necessarily someone in their first UFC fight, but maybe 2 or 3 fights into their contract.

[poopoo333]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Tito is gonna win.

[MMA_scientist]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Tito could beat someone with no takedown defense. His shot is not very good anymore. I bet he could beat Cyrille Diabate or someone like that.

UFC hates lil Nog though. Why do they keep giving him all these wrestlers?

Tito has not beaten a non Ken Shamrock in a long long time.

[Luke]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Tito is gonna win.

Lol yeah sure


You'll probably get good odds on Tito though.

[edman5555]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Tito probably could land some takedowns on lil nog. Jason Brilz did. It might be worth a good udog bet on Tito by Decision. I bet we could get like +400.

[zY|]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

How does Tito keep getting fights? The dude is competitive for 5 minutes.

[edman5555]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

Yeah what is the deal with that, does he run out of gas? Maybe he just stinks. He has basically no standup. He used to just take guys down and beat on them. Now people can wrestle.

[Luke]

Re: Nogueira vs. Tito Ortiz in the works for 2011

How does Tito keep getting fights? The dude is competitive for 5 minutes.

Keeping Tito around while cutting other guys that lose 2 in a row in a joke