UPDATE: Sherk versus Griffin Official

We recently reported that Sean Sherk would take on Tyson Griffin at UFC 90, altohugh this was just a rumor (see here for original story http://mmatrivia.blogspot.com/2008/08/rumor-sherk-versus-griffin-at-ufc-90.html)

This fight is now confirmed for the October 25th event. The main event will be Anderson Silva versus Patrick Cote, and will also feature fights such as Hermes Franca versus Gleison Tibau and Pete Sell versus Josh Burkman.

Mike Swick has also recently been added to the card, although an opponent has not yet been named.

RUMOR: Sherk versus Griffin At UFC 90

A rumored fight between Sean Sherk and Tyson Griffin is expected to be finalised in the next few days.

The proposed fight will take place at UFC 90 in October, in Chicago, Illinois.

Sherk is currently looking to build his way back up in the lightweight division after his loss to BJ Penn at UFC 84. Griffin, on the other hand, is currently on a four fight winning streak, and is looking for a title shot. It is widely believed that a win over Sherk could put Griffin in line for a title shot.