Another last minute change to UFC 119 as Aaron Riley had to pull out of his preliminary bout against UFC newcomer, Pat Audinwood (9-0-1). Thiago Tavares (14-3-1 MMA, 4-3-1 UFC) steps in on under five weeks notice to face the undefeated lightweight prospect. HT: mmajunkie UFC 119: Mir vs Crocop Coverage
The UFC has signed lightweight prospect, Pat "Awesomely Awesome" Audinwood (9-0-1) to face veteran, Aaron Riley (29-12-1) at UFC 119 in Indianapolis, according to MMA Weekly. Audinwood trains at team Bombsquad in upstate New York (also home to Jon Jones), and was recently under contract to M-1 Global, whose Director of Operations, Evgeni Kogan, touted Audinwood as one of their best prospects. UFC 119 coverage
Ross Pearson vs. Aaron Riley set for UFC 105 The news was confirmed to MMAWeekly.com Tuesday by sources close to the fight. Pearson (9-3) Win Andre Winner Unanimous Decision The Ultimate Fighter 9 Riley (28-11-1) Win Shane Nelson Unanimous Decision UFC 101 Loss Shane Nelson Technical Knock Out UFC 96 Win Jorge Gurgel Unanimous Decision UFC 91 HT: MMAWeekly.com