Shogun vs. Evans, Lil' Nog vs. Ortiz Moved to March 19th in NJ?

According to a new report from Sportsnet, the UFC light-heavyweight title fight between Mauricio "Shogun" Rua and Rashad Evans is expected to headline a March 19th event at the Prudential Centre in Newark, New Jersey. Tito Ortiz's last-last chance against Antonio Rogerio Nogueira is also slated for the show.

March 2011 is already a busy month for the UFC, with UFC on Versus 3 slated to take place on 3/3 and a possible UFC Fight Night event on 3/26.

Soon most months will look like this what with all the talent they're about to add.

I wrote Dana a letter and told him they should have it in Fresno. What a jerk move by Dana White.

Man I do not want Evans to win this.

Damn thats a tough fight for Titos last chance lol.

They didnt want to risk the leg humper marring their second trip to Abu Dhabi.

KingsOwn19 wrote:

They didnt want to risk the leg humper marring their second trip to Abu Dhabi.

LMAO u are probably right about that.

timthebim wrote:

Damn thats a tough fight for Titos last chance lol.

Both guys really need a win although Tito's UFC career is on the line. Its actually a pretty fun matchup if Tito still has any wrestling ability left in that body

I can see Rogerio socking him up pretty good before he manages to get a takedown, if he gets a takedown.

This fight isnt even competitive. Tito gets killed. He has been done for a long time.

Even a done Tito took Forrest to a SD and won the standup vs Hamill. Lil Nog is obviously the favorite but I fully expect Tito to take atleast one round

bobbitt15 wrote:

Even a done Tito took Forrest to a SD and won the standup vs Hamill. Lil Nog is obviously the favorite but I fully expect Tito to take atleast one round

Really I just dont see it.

I hope Shogun recks Rashad

I'm hoping for a fight ending Muay Thai Knee, it would be epic!

If Tito gets tagged with some of Lil Nogs power shots it'll be interesting

Shogun's making 'Shad do the Stanky Leg

I'm putting money on Rashad in this one. The spread will be nice, and I think he can wrestle a rusty Shogun to a decision. Could set up a fight with teammate Jon Jones if he beats Ryan Bader.

I'm not sure how Tito can win this. If Bader had trouble taking Nog down, then I don't give Tito much chance. Those Black House guys have crazy good takedown defense all of the sudden. And we all know how dangerous Nog's stand-up is. Tito should retire before this fight, because he will then be canned and his legacy more tarnished than it already is. If he retires, he could maybe have a UFC spokesperson gig or something.

boomer sooner wrote:

I'm putting money on Rashad in this one. The spread will be nice, and I think he can wrestle a rusty Shogun to a decision. Could set up a fight with teammate Jon Jones if he beats Ryan Bader.

I'm not sure how Tito can win this. If Bader had trouble taking Nog down, then I don't give Tito much chance. Those Black House guys have crazy good takedown defense all of the sudden. And we all know how dangerous Nog's stand-up is. Tito should retire before this fight, because he will then be canned and his legacy more tarnished than it already is. If he retires, he could maybe have a UFC spokesperson gig or something.

Did u see the Chael vs Spider fight???

Did you see Lawal vs. Cavalcante? Have you seen Aldo against anyone? Did you see Nog vs. Bader? JDS vs. anyone? Machida vs. anyone? And getting taken down by Sonnen is not a knock. He's one of the best wrestlers, if not the best, in the division.

Chael is definitely the best in the division...