To the surprise of no one, the UFC today announced that Frank Mir and Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira will serve as the coaches for season eight of “The Ultimate Fighter”. Could be an entertaining contrast in styles with the reserved Nog and the outspoked, somewhat smart-assed Mir. This also means that the two will be fighting later in the year in what could be an interesting match given both fighter’s mastery of BJJ and submissions.

The coaches for season eight of Spike TV’s The Ultimate Fighter®, the most successful original series in network history, will feature two of the UFC®’s all-time top heavyweights. Interim UFC® heavyweight champion, Antonio Rodrigo Nogueira, and former UFC® heavyweight champion Frank Mir, will star in the new season featuring light heavyweights (205 lbs) and lightweights (155 lbs) premiering Wednesday, September 17 at 10:00pm ET/PT. Nogueira and Mir will square off in the Octagon™ for a to-be-announced UFC® pay per view event. UFC® President Dana White will once again serve as the show’s host.

Mir and Big Nog to coach Ultimate Fighter Season 8 @ UFC.com