Xtreme Couture lightweight prospect Tyson Griffin (11-1) confirmed today that he’s been matched-up versus American Top Team veteran “Maximus” Marcus Aurelio (16-5) at UFC 86 5 July in Vegas.
Griffin showed-off improved striking prowess versus over-sized 155-pounder Gleison Tibau (15-5) in February, earning a close unanimous decision.
Since debuting in the UFC with a loss to “The Carpenter” Clay Guida (23-9), “Maximus” has peeled off two straight wins, needing only 16 seconds to submit “Are You Ready?” Ryan Roberts in an armbar at Ultimate Fight Night last week.
Griffin hasn’t earned a stoppage since his UFC debut in 2006, but fights every round non-stop. Always dangerous Aurelio packs wins over “The Fireball Kid” Takanori Gomi (28-3), “No Love” Rich Celementi (30-12-1), and “Ashikan Judan” Masakazu Imanari onto his ledger.
Both fighters flirt with UFC title contention and will add their name to that promotion’s deep list of top contenders with a win over the other.
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