Big Nog vs. Kongo Agreed for UFC 149 in Calgary

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  1. caleb_forrest_g

    caleb_forrest_g Active Member Full Member

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    The same day that UFC president Dana White announced that he is likely taking featherweight champion Jose Aldo off of the fight card in Calgary, the Calgary Sun reported that Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira would face Cheick Kongo at UFC 149.

    Though the Calgary Sun cited anonymous sources pointing to the fight, the UFC’s Canadian contingent endorsed the report by re-tweeting it.

    Nogueira (33-7-1) hasn’t seen action since losing to Frank Mir at UFC 140 in early December. Nogueira refused to tap out to a Mir’s Kimura, resulting in a broken humerus.

    Amassing a 4-3 record during his UFC tenure, Nogueira would really like to get his career back on track.

    Kongo (17-7-2) is also coming off of a loss. Mark Hunt became the first man in the UFC to send Kongo out via TKO when the two fought at UFC 144 in Japan.

    With Aldo likely moving into the main event at UFC 147, the UFC is also in search of a headliner for UFC 149. White has already mentioned that Jon Jones vs. Dan Henderson is a leading candidate to headline the July 21 date in Calgary, but that move is not concrete.


    WAR BIG NOGGGG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
     
    caleb_forrest_g, Apr 25, 2012
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  2. Ne5ville14

    Ne5ville14 Rationalist by default... Full Member

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    WARRR Nog !!!
     
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  3. afterglow

    afterglow Well-Known Member Full Member

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    Considering Kongo's chin, Nog has a pretty good chance of KO'ing him. Which I hope he does without taking much damage.
     
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  4. thewinfella

    thewinfella The Golden Boy Full Member

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    Its a good fight for Nog , a striker who cannot grapple , Kongo is a name , he's limited but he's not a chump , on a good day he can KO Nog

    Noguierra W Kongo Sub 2 RNC
     
    thewinfella, Apr 25, 2012
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  5. HeGlassedMe

    HeGlassedMe ufc is the new pet rock Full Member

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    Bottom of the barrel.
     
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  6. scurlaruntings

    scurlaruntings ESB 2002 Club Full Member

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    This. I wish Nog would just retire. Kongo is painful to watch.
     
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  7. Lucky Rutledge

    Lucky Rutledge Edward Teach Belt Full Member

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    Nog needs to hang it up. A win here sets him up for another brutalizing loss. A loss and maybe he retires.
     
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  8. rusty nails

    rusty nails Tszyu for PM!! Full Member

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    i cant believe nog will be fixed by then. Also woudnt be surprised if kongo wins this.
     
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  9. MaliSlamusrex

    MaliSlamusrex Boxing Addict Full Member

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    I'd always go with Nog, but he is a very old 35 year old fighter who has been in a lot of wars, sooner or later fighters with less skill will be able to beat him just because his body is so damaged.
     
    MaliSlamusrex, Apr 25, 2012
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