As UFC 114 approaches we will be privileged to see Antônio Rogério Nogueira fight against Jason Brilz even though Nogueira’s original opponent was not able to face him. Nogueira was originally slated to take part in a Main Event fight against Forrest Griffin.

Nogueira is the heavy UFC 114 betting favorite at -675 while Brilz pays +475

Jason Brilz will have his hands full as he squares off against the Nogueira. Brilz has no doubt shown an ability to win matches in his career. In his 20 career matches he has won all but two of them and is 3-1 in his UFC fighting career. Though he has excelled up to this point in his young career, he has never faced a fighter of the caliber of Nogueira.

There is a definite advantage going to Antônio Rogério Nogueira as this fight approaches. There isn’t really anyone in the world who thinks that he can lose this fight. This has made many people question why he would even be paired up to fight against Brilz. There is nothing to gain with a victory over Brilz.

Brilz on the other hand has a unique opportunity to make his name known in the MMA world. If he is able to win this match his stock will soar with after the incredible upset. Even if he manages to just fight on the same level as Nogueira but comes up short, he will be seen as a much better fighter than most would have anticipated.

This is a match of David and Goliath here, but let’s not forget who won the original David and Goliath match.