Minotouro in UFC debut. Photo: Josh Hedges
Rogério Minotouro now knows who his next opponent, substituting an injured Forrest Griffin, in the Ultimate Fighting Championship will be. Jason Brilz has been called up to take Griffin’s place and face Minotouro at UFC 114 on May 29, in Las Vegas.
With a record of 18 wins, two losses and one draw, Brilz has nine submissions and five knockouts in his favor. With three wins and one loss in the UFC, this will be his fifth outing in the UFC.
Minotouro, who made his UFC debut knocking out Luis Banha, will have his second trip to the octagon. Should he win, the Brazilian is a strong candidate for a title shot.
UFC 114 also has a main attraction former light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans against also-former champion Quinton Jackson.
Check out the card:
UFC 114
Las Vegas, Nevada
May 29, 2010
Rashad Evans vs Quinton “Rampage” Jackson
Jason Brilz vs Antonio Rogerio Nogueira*
Michael Bisping vs Dan Miller
Todd Duffee vs Mike Russow
John Hathaway vs Diego Sanchez
Dong Hyun Kim vs Amir Sadollah
Efrain Escudero vs Dan Lauzon
Melvin Guillard vs Thiago Tavares
Luiz Cane vs Cyrille Diabate
Joe Brammer vs Aaron Riley
Jesse Forbes vs Ryan Jensen