Antonio Rogerio Nogueira, the identical twin and light-heavyweight version of UFC heavyweight Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, will not enjoy an easy opponent, a build-up fight, or anything of the sort for his highly anticipated debut. Sherdog is reporting that Lil' Nog will face rising knockout artist Luis "Banha" Cane at UFC 105 in Memphis, the Brazilian who has excelled upwards through the rankings by unfurling a deadly striking repertoire that is anchored by his bell-ringing straight left hand.  Cane's only stain on the carpet is a disqualification loss to James Irvin for unleashing an illegal knee, and he's plowed through Lambert, Sokoudjou, and Cantwell since. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira will welcome a stand-up fight considering his established boxing credentials as a two-time Brazilian champion and Pan Am Games medalist, and is more than comfortable dueling on the ground as a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu blackbelt.  He also shares the iron beard of his big brother, only being finished once in his career via the shocking combination from Sokoudjou. This is a sensible and appealing addition to the UFC 105 card and a fiery first opponent for Rogerio's inauguration into the stacked LHW division.

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