Dan Henderson vs. Little Nog?
According to sources close to the fighter, ‘Little Nog’ — the twin brother of UFC heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira —…
According to sources close to the fighter, ‘Little Nog’ — the twin brother of UFC heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira — is set to sign a four-fight deal with Dana White’s MMA promotion.
And he will be offered a light-heavyweight fight against ex-Pride superstar Dan Henderson in a bout which would top the bill in Manchester.
However, should Nogueira or Henderson turn the fight down, we understand welterweight legend Matt Hughes is being considered as an alternative big name to appear at the MEN Arena on November 14.
It is rumoured Hughes — who recently signed a new four-fight deal — could be handed a shot against highly-rated Mike Swick.
Top 170lb contender Swick was forced out of his UFC 103 fight against Martin Kampann earlier this week through injury but would be ready to fight in England if required.
UFC 105 will feature 10 British fighters on the card — including Michael Bisping and Dan Hardy.
The Count will take on Denis Siver in the co-main event, while The Outlaw faces Kim Dong-Hyun.