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UFC Close To Signing Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Posted by Vegas Martin in UFC News on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009

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The UFC is close to signing light heavyweight Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, according to his twin brother Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira. Rodrigo made the announcement during today’s UFC 102 media call for his main event bout against Randy Couture.

Rodrigo said that it’s “for sure” that Rogerio is coming to the UFC and he said a deal is “very close.” Antonio Rogerio Nogueira’s debut is expected to come by the end of the year. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is 17-3 and coming off a five-fight win streak.