According to a report by SporTV, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira and Fabricio Werdum have been tabbed as the next Ultimate Fighter: Brazil coaches. The second season of the show is expected to start in March with welterweights being featured.

Nogueira (34-7-1) and Werdum (16-5-1) would than square off, with the winner likely positioning themselves high in the UFC's heavyweight division.

In his most recent bout, Nogueira returned from a lengthy-layoff to defeat Dave Herman. He is 5-3 in his UFC career, including being the interim UFC heavyweight title at one time.

Werdum has won four of his six UFC fights during two stints. He is coming off a victory over Mike Russow earlier this year.

Related Content

• Kenny Florian: Frankie Edgar Has A Chance Vs. Jose Aldo
• Alistair Overeem An Undeserving Challenger, Says Junior Dos Santos
• Dana White Guarantees Anderson Silva-Jon Jones Will Happen
• Jon Jones Brings In Frank Mir As Part Of TUF Coaching Staff
• Another Change To UFC 154 Fight Card Results In John Maguire-Matt Riddle
• Chris Weidman Confirms He Is Safe, House Hit Hard By Storm

Get more great MMA news and analysis over at Fightline.

undefined