cholitzu
23-06-2007, 06:32
Ever since Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira signed with the UFC without “permission” from Brazilian Top Team and official Murilo Bustamante their relationship could be described as tenuous at best. A recent report from MMA weekly to indicates the downward turn it has taken with it appearing that Nogueira may be bolting from the team.
The saga started earlier this year when Nogueria signed with the UFC on the recommendation of close friend and fellow Brazilian Anderson Silva. After signing the contract there were rumblings that Brazilian Top Team was unhappy because they weren’t consulted about the career decision although Nogueira quickly responded by saying he was old enough to make decisions on his own.
The situation simmered for some time with BTT saying that they would talk to Nogueira about the situation and that it would be resolved. It now appears that this isn’t the case as Nogueira is training for his UFC debut (?) with Black House, a camp that include Silva.
At this point the status of his affiliation with either team is really up in the air. Although he is training with Black House he still seems connected to BTT and may remain with the team although current rumors indicate that it is likely that he may change his affiliation and become a full-fledged team member of Black House later this year.
Nogueria has a 29-4-1 MMA record, most notably with Pride. He has posted wins over Fabricio Werdum, and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, Dan Henderson, and Heath Herring. Notable losses include defeats by Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett. His loss to Barnett was avenged in his last MMA fight earlier this year.
No official announcement of a move or split has been announced by Black House or BTT respectively although if the situation is as tense and tumultuous as the rumors sound a move is not only possible but seems highly likely.
bron: ufc news/rumors
Even before Anderson Silva captured the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight belt with a brutal knockout of then champion Rich Franklin, it was clear that the friendship between Silva and the Nogueira brothers was very strong. Silva lives in Curitiba, Brazil and used to go to Nogueira’s house in Rio de Janeiro all the time to train.
After Silva won the middleweight championship, he was able to put UFC President Dana White and Nogueira in contact with each other and a contract followed shortly thereafter. On May 11th, Nogueira stated, “I received the invite to fight at the UFC when I came to the U.S. to corner Roan Jucão at UFC Fight Night. I have followed Anderson and Eddie’s [Soares, Anderson’s manager] advice to sign the contract with Dana White. So I am very happy with the situation.”
Nogueira signed the UFC contract without the help of BTT saying in an interview with Marcelo Alonso of Tatame, “I’m 30 years old and able to negotiate my own stuffs. I know what is good to me.” But he didn’t discount his training. “BTT is an excellent place for me to train.”
That was about a month ago. It appears that things have taken a downward turn since then. The next issue of Tatame will focus on the division at BTT.
Specifically addressing the situation with Nogueira, Murilo Bustamante of BTT commented to Tatame, “I am more than a month in trying to clear things up, to talk to him. If he is upset, he should come to me. This would be the right way to do things, besides that, we’ve been friends forever. He should give me a chance to clear things up in the name of our friendship.”
For his part, it appears that Nogueira isn’t in any rush to take Bustamante up on his comments. Also speaking with Tatame, Nogueira stated, “I don’t wanna talk about it. Let them talk. Murilo stated that he doesn’t know if BTT will have me back. I will let them think for a while.”
And at that, it doesn’t appear that a resolution is soon in the offing.
While there was some speculation that Nogueira may be going to the newly formed Black House team to join Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, and Ryoto Machida, among others that is not entirely clear.
[UPDATE}******
According to Hywel Teague, the editor of Fighter's Only magazine, Nogueria commented to him about BTT, "Just for this fight I been training there [Black House] but we have no problem at all. My brother has still been going there, and my friends you know, but for this fight I have been training with others. I always root for them, I like to watch Murilo's and Mario's fights and they give me a lot, they help me a lot in my career.
bron: mma weekly
Black House Fighters:
Carlos Barreto
Vitor Belfort
Lyoto Machida
Antonio "Nino" Schembri
Anderson Silva
Assuerio Silva
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Paulo Filho
Rafael Feijao
Geen verkeerd team lijkt mij....
The saga started earlier this year when Nogueria signed with the UFC on the recommendation of close friend and fellow Brazilian Anderson Silva. After signing the contract there were rumblings that Brazilian Top Team was unhappy because they weren’t consulted about the career decision although Nogueira quickly responded by saying he was old enough to make decisions on his own.
The situation simmered for some time with BTT saying that they would talk to Nogueira about the situation and that it would be resolved. It now appears that this isn’t the case as Nogueira is training for his UFC debut (?) with Black House, a camp that include Silva.
At this point the status of his affiliation with either team is really up in the air. Although he is training with Black House he still seems connected to BTT and may remain with the team although current rumors indicate that it is likely that he may change his affiliation and become a full-fledged team member of Black House later this year.
Nogueria has a 29-4-1 MMA record, most notably with Pride. He has posted wins over Fabricio Werdum, and Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic, Dan Henderson, and Heath Herring. Notable losses include defeats by Fedor Emelianenko and Josh Barnett. His loss to Barnett was avenged in his last MMA fight earlier this year.
No official announcement of a move or split has been announced by Black House or BTT respectively although if the situation is as tense and tumultuous as the rumors sound a move is not only possible but seems highly likely.
bron: ufc news/rumors
Even before Anderson Silva captured the Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight belt with a brutal knockout of then champion Rich Franklin, it was clear that the friendship between Silva and the Nogueira brothers was very strong. Silva lives in Curitiba, Brazil and used to go to Nogueira’s house in Rio de Janeiro all the time to train.
After Silva won the middleweight championship, he was able to put UFC President Dana White and Nogueira in contact with each other and a contract followed shortly thereafter. On May 11th, Nogueira stated, “I received the invite to fight at the UFC when I came to the U.S. to corner Roan Jucão at UFC Fight Night. I have followed Anderson and Eddie’s [Soares, Anderson’s manager] advice to sign the contract with Dana White. So I am very happy with the situation.”
Nogueira signed the UFC contract without the help of BTT saying in an interview with Marcelo Alonso of Tatame, “I’m 30 years old and able to negotiate my own stuffs. I know what is good to me.” But he didn’t discount his training. “BTT is an excellent place for me to train.”
That was about a month ago. It appears that things have taken a downward turn since then. The next issue of Tatame will focus on the division at BTT.
Specifically addressing the situation with Nogueira, Murilo Bustamante of BTT commented to Tatame, “I am more than a month in trying to clear things up, to talk to him. If he is upset, he should come to me. This would be the right way to do things, besides that, we’ve been friends forever. He should give me a chance to clear things up in the name of our friendship.”
For his part, it appears that Nogueira isn’t in any rush to take Bustamante up on his comments. Also speaking with Tatame, Nogueira stated, “I don’t wanna talk about it. Let them talk. Murilo stated that he doesn’t know if BTT will have me back. I will let them think for a while.”
And at that, it doesn’t appear that a resolution is soon in the offing.
While there was some speculation that Nogueira may be going to the newly formed Black House team to join Anderson Silva, Vitor Belfort, and Ryoto Machida, among others that is not entirely clear.
[UPDATE}******
According to Hywel Teague, the editor of Fighter's Only magazine, Nogueria commented to him about BTT, "Just for this fight I been training there [Black House] but we have no problem at all. My brother has still been going there, and my friends you know, but for this fight I have been training with others. I always root for them, I like to watch Murilo's and Mario's fights and they give me a lot, they help me a lot in my career.
bron: mma weekly
Black House Fighters:
Carlos Barreto
Vitor Belfort
Lyoto Machida
Antonio "Nino" Schembri
Anderson Silva
Assuerio Silva
Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira
Paulo Filho
Rafael Feijao
Geen verkeerd team lijkt mij....