American Top Team MMA to be on display at UFC 86 in July

by MMAmania.com on Mar 24, 2008 10:05 PM EDT

At least four American Top Team-trained fighters will compete on the UFC 86 card slated for July 5 in Las Vegas, Nevada, according to a Web site posting from the South Florida-based mixed martial arts training camp.

Gleison Tibau (15-5), Cole Miller (13-3), Steve Bruno (11-3) and Ben Saunders (5-0-2) were all named in the report; however, opponents for each were not disclosed at this time.

Tibau just lost to Tyson Griffin at UFC 81: "Breaking Point" back in February; Miller was pounded out by Jeremy Stephens via technical knockout at UFC Fight Night 12 in January; Bruno will make his Octagon debut at lightweight; and Saunders outpointed Dan Barrera on all three judges scorecards at the TUF 6 Finale in December 2007.

UFC 86 will feature the fight between UFC Light Heavyweight Champion, Quinton "Rampage" Jackson, and number one contender, Forrest Griffin.

More updates to follow soon.

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looking forward to seeing cole miller again, as for Ben, i just cant stand that damn grin

by keystone on Mar 24, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions

funny, i like ben but not a big fan of cole..

by JIZZO on Mar 24, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions

it would be nice to know who they’re fighting

by Metalnick on Mar 24, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

not looking good looks like it will be a tuf reunion special with these and corey hill as well

by bryant on Mar 24, 2008 11:32 PM EDT reply actions

Well it does have the Cote/Almedia fight and Ken Pavia said Chris Lytel is gonna be fighting a big name so there are some solid fights in the works it looks like too me..

by Dayzah on Mar 25, 2008 12:31 AM EDT reply actions

cole miller vs corey hill would be awesome!

by teddy on Mar 25, 2008 1:37 AM EDT reply actions

Not an overwhelming lineup in my eyes.

by wannabe on Mar 25, 2008 8:01 AM EDT reply actions

I have become a big Ben Saunders fan! I like his Jeet Kun Do style and I like his giggily demeanor while he fights. This kid is skilled and tough. If you laugh and giggle when you get punched in the face during a UFC fight….U definitely belong!

I like Miller as well, he has potential.

Tibau is a skilled and tough guy, but he hasnt showed any kind of excitement since joining the UFC. I think he will come out of his shell soon and let his skills shine.