UFC lightweights Tyson Griffin (11-1 MMA, 4-1 UFC) and Marcus Aurelio (16-5 MMA, 2-1 UFC) will meet at UFC 86, an event that takes place July 5 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas.
Griffin will look to continue his ascent in the UFC's lightweight division as he goes for his fourth straight victory. Aside from a loss to Frankie Edgar, Griffin has been perfect in the UFC, defeating David Lee, Clay Guida, Thiago Tavares and Gleison Tibau. (In fact, his resume outside the UFC is nearly as impressive with victories over WEC featherweight champ Urijah Faber and Duane "Bang" Ludwig.)
Aurelio, a longtime PRIDE Bushido fighter, made his octagon debut at UFC 74 and was upset by Guida. However, the American Top Team fighter has since rebounded for dominating victories over Luke Caudillo (first-round TKO) at UFC 78 and Ryan Roberts (16-second submission) earlier this month at UFC Fight Night 13.
Despite being nearly three months away, UFC 86's fight card is almost full.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Tyson Griffin vs. Marcus Aurelio Set for UFC 86
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