Marcus Aurelio returns at UFC 102: "Marcus Aurelio (18-7 MMA, 2-3 UFC) is returning to the UFC...

Marcus Aurelio returns at UFC 102:

"Marcus Aurelio (18-7 MMA, 2-3 UFC) is returning to the UFC as a replacement for fellow lightweight Matt Veach (back injury) and takes on Evan Dunham (8-0 MMA, 1-0 UFC) later this month at UFC 102."

- Loss 16-7 Hermes Franca Decision (Unaminious) UFC 90: Silva vs. Côté
- Loss 16-6 Tyson Griffin Decision (Unaminious) UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin
- Win 16-5 Ryan Roberts Submission (Armbar) UFC Fight Night 13
- Win 15-5 Luke Caudillo TKO (Strikes) UFC 78: Validation
- Loss 14-5 Clay Guida Decision (Split) UFC 74: Respect

HT: MMAJunkie.com

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sweeeeeeet

by judonerd on Aug 11, 2009 6:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

a great late replacement. should be good to see if a young gun like dunham can handle the savvy vet.

by stearnum on Aug 11, 2009 6:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

GREAT fight

by Meshuggeth on Aug 11, 2009 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Good to see Maximus back in the Octagon

He’s strung together two straight wins (1 KO, 1 sub) since leaving the UFC, so I’m not at all surprised they brought him back.

His UFC losses all came against strong wrestlers (Guida and Griffin), and then a guy who could equal him in BJJ but was also a better striker (Franca), so it will be interesting to see how he does against Dunham.

From what I understand, Dunham is more of a BJJ guy than a wrestler, but I’d assume Aurelio is far more skilled on the ground. Nonetheless, he showed he had KO power in his debut against Eklund. If he wins, it shows he can hang with mid-level guys, and if he loses it won’t be so bad either, as Aurelio is a well-respected veteran.

by Scott Haber on Aug 11, 2009 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Nice to see him back

He pulled one of the sickest arm bars I’ve ever seen

by Shaun32887 on Aug 11, 2009 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

It really seems like the UFC is signing back everybody possible. And they aren’t releasing any fighters either. Basically, they are giving Strikeforce nobody to use.

by AlwaysRelaxing on Aug 11, 2009 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, ask McCrory about how they aren’t letting anybody go.

(He’ll be back eventually, more likely than not)

It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.

by capital L on Aug 12, 2009 7:17 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good

I really am glad that they are bringing Aurelio back. I always thought he was an exciting fighter and I continued to follow him outside the UFC because I knew he’d make it back.

by GetItOn on Aug 12, 2009 5:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs