The fallout from the IFL debacle continues as Sherdog is reporting that former IFL lightweight champion Ryan Schultz is headed to the Japanese Sengoku promotion. He will start out in the promotion by competing in their first ever 8-man lightweight grand prix. The opening round of the grand prix takes place on August 24 in Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The... 

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MMA Weekly is reporting that sources close to them have confirmed that Marcus Aurelio and Tyson Griffin will face off this July at UFC 86. Marcus “Maximus” Aurelio accepts the bout after just last week looking as impressive as anyone can look in 16 seconds against UFC debutant, Ryan Roberts at UFC Fight Night 13. In that 16 seconds Aurelio managed... 

UFC newcomer, Ryan “Are You Ready” Roberts will replace Spencer Fisher as Marcus Aurelio’s opponent when UFC Fight Night 13 takes place on April 2nd. The news comes from the UFC’s official website, UFC.com: Nebraska’s Ryan “Are You Ready” Roberts will enter the UFC Octagon for the first time on April 2nd when he takes on... 

Sherdog.com reported yesterday that exciting lightweight, Spencer Fisher  has pulled out with his upcoming fight with Marcus Aurelio due to a shoulder injury. The bout was meant to take place on the un-televised portion of UFC Fight Night 13  on April 2nd. UFC.com made the news official with a quick update on their homepage. On Monday, lightweight contender... 

From MMA Junkie: A UFC Fight Night 13 event planned for April 2 will include a lightweight bout between Spencer Fisher (20-4 MMA, 5-3 UFC) and Marcus Aurelio (15-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC). Sources closes to both fighters told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that the rumored bout has been accepted by both fighters. Fisher, specifically, told some of his fellow fighters... 

UFC 78 has added one match, but might have llost another. Former PRIDE lightweight standout Marcus Aurelio will take on Luke Caudillo (source: The Fight Network). Aurelio hopes to rebound from his decision loss earlier this year to Clay Guida. This lightweight bout should take place on the undercard however due to the below news, it might get moved up to the... 

UFC.com is reporting that both Marcus Aurelio and Frank Mir have been officially added to the undercard of UFC 74, in separate bouts. As reported previously, Aurelio will be taking on Clay Guida. Mir is now also slated to partake in a battle of heavyweights against Antoni Hardonk.  Read More →

Greg Savage of Sherdog.com is reporting that former Pride lightweight Marcus Aurelio will debut for the UFC in August at UFC 74 against Clay Guida. Aurelio will clearly be the favorite in this fight against Guida. However, based off his performance against Tyson Griffin at UFC 72 I think Guida will make this a very competitive fight.  Read More →

Someone posting under the official American Top Team account on the Underground forum at MMA.TV is claiming that ATT fighter Marcus “Maximus” Aurelio has signed a four fight contract with the UFC. Official accounts are certified by the moderator on the UG so I’m fairly confident that the source is accurate.  Aurelio is 14-4 and most recently...