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UFC newcomer Ryan Roberts (8-2 MMA, 0-0 UFC) could fill in for an injured Spencer Fisher and fight Marcus Aurelio (15-5 MMA, 1-1 UFC) in a preliminary bout at UFC Fight Night 13.

Earlier this week, a fellow UFC newcomer and IFL fighter, Jim Miller, appeared set to accept the bout (check out our previous report) after Fisher suffered a shoulder injury. However, an existing contract with the IFL reportedly kept the fight from taking place.

Instead, Aurelio will likely face Roberts, who's fought throughout the Midwest with organizations such as Victory Fighting Championships, the Xtreme Fighting Organization and Ring of Fire. He also won the Fury Fights lightweight title in his second pro bout.

Sources: Ryan Roberts vs. Marcus Aurelio at UFC Fight Night 13 (Updated) - MMAjunkie.com