“Maximus, Maximus”
It may have only been fiction, but it was still a riveting scene as the Roman Coliseum chanted the name of “Maximus” after the Gladiator had emerged victorious on his field of battle. Although that field of battle will be quite a different one tonight in Las Vegas, Marcus “Maximus” Aurelio will hope to hear similar cheers.
Aurelio is one of the young up and coming fighters who could make a lot of noise in the future. The Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt is dangerous in every facet of the game, but will still have to be at his best as he squares off against Tyson Griffin.
The bout could, in fact, wind up being one of the most exciting of the night. While many believe Quinton Jackson will rampage through Forrest Griffin, opinions are split regarding the Aurelio-Griffin affair. However, one thing is for certain. Aurelio will be prepared when he steps into the octagon for the fourth time. He carries with him a 16-5 professional record while holding a 2-1 mark in the UFC.
MMA Weekly caught up with “Maximus” to discuss tonight’s match-up.
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