By Chris Howie
Michael Moody was on location this weekend for MMANews.com at the International Mixed Martial Arts Expo that took could place in Long Beach, CA.
Rumors were circulating around the Expo that a possible lightweight matchup between Sean “The Muscle Shark” Sherk(32-3-1) and Tyson Griffin (12-1) could happen later this year. Multiple sources stated that the fight will take place in the fall, most likely either UFC 90 which takes place in October or UFC 91 which will be in November.
Sherk is coming off the loss to UFC Lightweight Champion BJ Penn at UFC 84 in May, his first back since being stripped of the belt for a positive steroid test, while Griffin is on a four fight win streak, beating Marcus Aurelio most recently at UFC 86 in July.
A win for either fighter could put them into the title picture in the talented UFC lightweight division. This week, Kenny Florian and Roger Huerta will fight too decide will be next for the champion Penn, although it should be noted that Penn has been rumored to be fighting Georges St. Pierre in December. If that does happen than it could be possible to see the winners of Florian/Huerta and Sherk/Griffin lock up down the road.
