According to the American Top Team, Brazilian and former Pride lightweight signed a new contract to fight in the 155lb division of the UFC. Aurelio brings top competition to an already stacked UFC lightweight division. He is best known for his win over Pride Champion Takanori Gomi, where he choked out Gomi unconscious.
Great news for Marcus who gets to showcase his skills to a whole new audience. Marcus has a incredible Jiu-Jitsu, and is best known for his ZST Grand Prix tournament victories, and his stunning win over then PRIDE Champion Takanori Gomi. Marcus is extremely excited about fighting for the UFC and competing in this talented division.
That was a big fight at the time. Gomi only has 3 losses (4 if you include the No Contest with Diaz)total and Aurelio is the only person to beat him in the first round, pretty easily too. He beat a basically the matt hughes of pride for that weight class.
You're right about the comparison, and Gomi is a cocky penis just like Matt Hughes too.
Another quality signing by the UFC.