Chris Wilson vs. Mike Pyle Added to UFC Fight Night 19
Welterweight Mike Pyle will look to bounce back from his UFC debut loss when he faces Chris Wilson at UFC Fight Night 19 on September 16 in Oklahoma City.
Fanhouse first reported the matchup on Sunday evening, with the bout expected to be finalized later this week.
Wilson (14-5), a former IFL fighter, is 1-2 in the UFC, suffering a loss to Jon Fitch in his Octagon debut and losing to John Howard in January in his most-recent fight, while picking up his lone UFC victory over Steve Bruno in August.
Pyle (19-6-1) made his UFC debut on short notice in May as a fill-in for Wilson, losing to Brock Larson via first-round submission at UFC 98. An Affliction, EliteXC, Strikeforce, Sengoku, WEC, and IFL veteran, “Quicksand” had previously won four-straight fights before the May loss.
UFC Fight Night 19, which will be televised live on Spike, is also rumored to feature Roger Huerta vs. Gray Maynard and Dan Miller vs. Aaron Simpson.
For the latest UFC Fight Night 19 rumors check out the MMAFrenzy.com UFC rumors section.
[Pictured: Mike Pyle]
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An interesting matchup to say the least. I was surprised these guys never crossed paths in the smaller shows but a must win fight in the UFC will do just fine. I dont think Wilson has fought anybody as submission savvy as Pyle and im expecting more from Mike this time around seeing as how he wont be coming in on short notice. Both guys match up well and im expecting this to go to a decision. likely in Wilsons favor. Cause he will score well and often on the feet. I wouldnt be surprised in “quicksand got the sub though.
Wow.
The UFC just keeps the hits a-coming in the WW ranks, don’t they?
Good fight, and shaping up to be a good card. Can’t ask for anything more from the front office…