UFC 106: Antonio Rogerio Nogueira TKOs Luiz Cane
11/21/2009 10:48 PM ET By Michael David Smith
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- Michael David Smith
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Making his Octagon debut after a long and successful career fighting in other promotions,
Antonio Rogerio Nogueira whipped
Luiz Cane with a first-round TKO in their fight Saturday night at
UFC 106.
Nogueira, the twin brother of former UFC and Pride heavyweight champion
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, rocked Cane with a series of left hands on his feet, and Cane was reeling and unable to recover. Nogueira is known more for his submissions than for his striking, but it was a brutal left hook that first hurt Cane, and it was a couple more left hooks followed by a few punches on the ground that forced referee Steve Mazzagatti to stop the fight just 1:56 into the first round.
"I feel very good to be here," Nogueira said in the Octagon afterward. "This is the biggest step for me in my career, in the best promotion. I love to be here in America."
Nogueira noted that he's been working on his striking. It showed.
"I know he's a very good boxer, I respect him a lot, but I've been training," Nogueira said.
Nogueira, who improved his record to 18-3, could be a light heavyweight title contender soon, although there's a big question of whether he'd be willing to fight his friend, the 205-pound champion Lyoto Machida. Cane will drop down in the light heavyweight rankings, and his record falls to 10-2.
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UFC 106 Photos
Forrest Griffin kicks Tito Ortiz in the face during their UFC 106 fight on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Las Vegas. Click through to see more exclusive photos from UFC 106.
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Tito Ortiz is pumped up for his first fight in 18 months at UFC 106 on Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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Tito Ortiz and Forrest Griffin battle on the ground at UFC 106 on Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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Forrest Griffin contemplates his next move against Tito Ortiz at UFC 106 on Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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Forrest Griffin kicks Tito Ortiz in the face during their UFC 106 fight on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Las Vegas. Click through to see more exclusive photos from UFC 106.
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Forrest Griffin takes a breather between rounds during their UFC 106 fight on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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Tito Ortiz fights for ground control against Forrest Griffin at UFC 106 on Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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Forrest Griffin punches Tito Ortiz in the stomach during their UFC 106 fight on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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The referee steps in between the two fighters after they bumped after the second round at UFC 106 on Saturday, November 21, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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Forrest Griffin punches Tito Ortiz in the stomach during their UFC 106 fight on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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Forrest Griffin attempts to punch Tito Ortiz during their UFC 106 fight on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009 in Las Vegas.
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Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Little Nog looked so good tonight, I can't wait to see more of him in the UFC. What is Bony Acai, it's on all the good Brazilians?
Little Nog looked so good tonight, I can't wait to see more if him in the UFC.
What is Bony Acai all the good Brazilians are representing that company?
Lil Nog is definitely title contender!