Aaron Riley (26-10) 5’8”/155 lbs. is an 11-year MMA veteran whose fights against Robbie Lawler and Yves Edwards are ones for the MMA record books. Fighting out of Victorville, Calif., Riley looks to make a victorious return to the UFC after two years away from the Octagon™. Known for his exciting fighting style, Riley hopes that scoring a win over equally energetic Jorge “JG” Gurgel (15-4) 5’9”/155 lbs. will help reintroduce himself to old fans while making some new ones. Gurgel, fighting out of Cincinnati, Ohio, has had an impressive six UFC fights with three wins under his belt since his debut in 2006. Known for his Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the black belt recently scored a three round win over John Halverson at UFC 82 and had a strong showing against Cole Miller. “JG” may look to test Riley’s cardio and go all three rounds as six of his last seven fights have gone the distance.

Rafael Dos Anjos (11-2) 5’7”/155 lbs. is a 24-year old Brazilian jiu-jitsu champion and protégé of former UFC contender Marcio Cruz. Unbeaten in his last nine fights, with six of those wins coming by way of submission, the Rio De Janeiro native comes to the UFC with the intention of making a statement that he is a fighter to watch in the coming years. His debut could be spoiled by Jeremy “Lil Heathen” Stephens (15-3) 5’9”/155 lbs. Fighting out of Des Moines, Iowa, Stephens’ toughness in recent bouts lives up to his nickname as he put his heavy hands to good use with a TKO victory over Cole Miller earlier this year. After a tough loss via decision to Spencer Fisher in August, the hard-hitting “Lil Heathen” looks to end his 2008 campaign with a big win against Rafael dos Anjos.

Mark Bocek (5-2) 5’8”/155 lbs. is known for having one of the best ground games in MMA today. Fighting out of Woodbridge, Ontario, Bocek showcased great heart in his three round battle with Mac Danzig at UFC 83 in April. Although eventually submitted by Danzig, he has the jiu-jitsu skills and determination to be a contender in the lightweight division. First, he will need to get past Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt Alvin “Kid” Robinson (10-3) 5’8”/155 lbs. Fighting out of Denver, Colo., Robinson has faced the likes of Kenny Florian and Nate Diaz, and scored a unanimous decision victory over Jorge Gurgel, in the span of seven months. Emerging as an experienced and more dangerous fighter “Kid” looks to begin his march up the lightweight ranks but will first have to get through grappling ace Bocek.