Champion Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira to Face Winner of Shane Carwin vs. Brock Lesnar

Posted by BISHOP on Jun 11, 2010 in Fight News | 3 comments

MMA legend and the only man to hold the Heavyweight Championship belt in both PRIDE and the UFC, is likely to be the next in line for the current title after Shane Carwin faces Brock Lesnar at UFC 116.

Inside Fights has confirmed a Wrestling Observer Newsletter report that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will face the winner of the Brock Lesnar/Shane Carwin fight.

Big Nog, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira has impressively defeated Randy Couture, and requested a rematch w/ Frank Mir, BUT it is shaping up that he’s the top contender for the belt after this upcoming heavyweight title fight.

Nogueira is one of few fighters to take Fedor all rounds (including a 10 minute first round) to a decision. The Dragon Zone will soon be posting that classic battle.

Stay Tuned!

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