Jose Aldo Set to Challenge Mike Thomas Brown in November

by Chris Nelson on Jul 14, 2009 3:50 PM EDT in MMA News

Aldokosbrookins Despite speculation that he could head down in weight to avoid a collision with fellow Nova Uniao featherweight Wagnney Fabiano, Jose Aldo (15-1) will challenge Mike Thomas Brown (22-4) for the WEC 145-pound strap on November 11 at WEC 45. The Brazilian confirmed the news to intheguard.tv on Tuesday and said bout agreements were signed on Monday; the location of the show is not yet determined.

Since entering the WEC with a shocking upset of featherweight legend "Pequeno" Nogueria last June, Aldo has racked up four more wins by TKO, each more impressive than the last. His most recent fight - an 8-second demolition of the very tough Cub Swanson - earned him "Knockout of the Night" honors and made him the clear-cut #1 contender to Brown's title.

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Awesome

WAR Aldo

by Damon O. on Jul 14, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

vs.

by Nick Thomas on Jul 14, 2009 3:54 PM EDT reply actions

This isn’t going past the 1st Round.

by Damon O. on Jul 14, 2009 4:00 PM EDT up reply actions

I can’t believe that punch created a sonic boom.

I poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Jul 14, 2009 4:15 PM EDT up reply actions

I really enjoy that little addition

"Japan is half-Machida" - iiowyn

by Day Man on Jul 14, 2009 4:56 PM EDT up reply actions

ha!

That Brown gif is awesomely done!

("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)

by mythbuster on Jul 14, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

That should be interesting. Brown is beginning to look almost unbeatable, and Aldo is just fun to watch and a more than formidable fighter in his own right. I give this match two thumbs up. The WEC brass can rest easy now, knowing that I approve.

by Cannon Jacques on Jul 14, 2009 3:55 PM EDT reply actions

Oh shiiiiiiiiit

I love Aldo. This could be awesome or Brown could try to pin him for five. I hope they bang it out. Could be explosive.

I poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Jul 14, 2009 3:59 PM EDT reply actions

This is one of those fights where I’m not pulling for either guy. You know it’s going to be explosive! I can’t wait to see this!

by cmsove on Jul 14, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome

by Loot on Jul 14, 2009 4:08 PM EDT reply actions

woot

by pr0cs on Jul 14, 2009 4:11 PM EDT reply actions

november 11th? blue balls!

by woooburn on Jul 14, 2009 4:16 PM EDT reply actions

someone tell Aldo to pull up his pants, get off my lawn

"That's an Awfully Big Mustache"-Frank Drebin

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by Zach Krantz on Jul 14, 2009 4:20 PM EDT reply actions

I just told him and he knee’d my fucking face off. Thanks a lot..

I poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Jul 14, 2009 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Great fight. I’m not picking against Brown until somebody beats him.

How's the weather up your own ass? - Stephen Colbert

by Derek Suboticki on Jul 14, 2009 4:21 PM EDT reply actions

So guaranteed to lose at least one bet then? ;)

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Jul 14, 2009 4:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I’m guaranteed to lose bets when I wake up in the morning.

How's the weather up your own ass? - Stephen Colbert

by Derek Suboticki on Jul 14, 2009 4:43 PM EDT up reply actions

Seriously, it is quite impressive how fast this division is growing. It seems like yesterday it was non existent for the casual fan, then came Faber, then came Brown, and Aldo is quickly becoming a name among the average fan. The title fights have been amazing and this will hopefully be no different.

"That's an Awfully Big Mustache"-Frank Drebin

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by Zach Krantz on Jul 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Fighter Image and don’t forget

by Nick Thomas on Jul 14, 2009 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions 5 recs

we the highly intellectual readers of bloody elbow know the likes of Assuncao (had to check spelling), Garcia, and Fabiano, but i guess the casual fan knows three featherweights (pulver not aldo) and maybe even Aldo.

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by Zach Krantz on Jul 14, 2009 4:50 PM EDT up reply actions

Rec'd

For super-awesomeness.. Imagine that roster in a GP.

I poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Jul 14, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions

And Manny's Sleeve of Fur

by Damon O. on Jul 14, 2009 5:33 PM EDT up reply actions

TORRES TORRES TORRES

rec’d

by Riney on Jul 15, 2009 6:15 PM EDT up reply actions

As it should be!

Kuwabara Kuwabara

by J. B. Maddox on Jul 14, 2009 4:23 PM EDT reply actions

Michael Thomas Brown? Did he officially add his middle name?

("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)

by mythbuster on Jul 14, 2009 4:44 PM EDT reply actions

I had heard of him as Mike Thomas Brown before he was in the WEC. Then it became Mike Brown. I think hes actually switching back.

by Rabbit915 on Jul 14, 2009 5:24 PM EDT up reply actions

He's like Puff Daddy

Next it’ll be MTB.

I poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Jul 14, 2009 6:16 PM EDT up reply actions

The fighter formerly known as MTB.

("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)

by mythbuster on Jul 14, 2009 8:20 PM EDT up reply actions

thanks Rabbit. Guess he’s trying to distinguish himself. Mike Brown is a boring, common name. Adding a middle maybe makes it more memorable?

eh, long as he keeps swinging, he can call himself what he wants :)

("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)

by mythbuster on Jul 14, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions

I only got one suggestion for Aldo, guillotine Brown is sloppy and leaves his neck for the taking all you have to do is look to take it.

by Raker on Jul 14, 2009 4:53 PM EDT reply actions

I didn’t think I could be more excited for a fight than Torres/Mizugaki. I was wrong.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jul 14, 2009 6:11 PM EDT reply actions

Torres/Bowles!

I think Bowles will probably give a good account of himself but lose, then win the rematch later on.

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Jul 14, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Don’t lock Aldo in the cage! Let him run freeeeee!

by a tommy point on Jul 14, 2009 6:31 PM EDT reply actions

I really hope that becomes his thing permanently.

I poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Jul 14, 2009 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions

I foresee ill-advised Charles Bennett-style flipping off the cage antics.

It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.

by capital L on Jul 14, 2009 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions

by Chris Nelson on Jul 14, 2009 6:48 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

Haha

That was pretty great. Proving he can be a minimalist.

I poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Jul 14, 2009 6:49 PM EDT up reply actions

yup…that was great. The dude was taking crap for running into the crowd the fight before so what’d he do the next time out. :)

Aldo’s got a big future.

by The Real T-Bone on Jul 14, 2009 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions

This is my favorite gif ever.

by a tommy point on Jul 14, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions

Best. Celebration. Ever.

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Jul 14, 2009 10:48 PM EDT up reply actions

Not quite

It ends in an armbar or a strangle regardless.

by capital L on Jul 14, 2009 10:53 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs

that will NEVER get old :)

by woooburn on Jul 14, 2009 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions

lol

Who is that?

("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)

by mythbuster on Jul 15, 2009 12:15 AM EDT up reply actions

Mark Coleman upon winning the first PRIDE HW GP way back in 2000.

"I see him beating Anderson Silva. I see him picking him apart. Him at a 131 years old...(trails off)." - Tito Ortiz on Vitor Belfort at Affliction:DOR

by Rundownloser on Jul 15, 2009 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions

aah

Thanks for the info :)

("you don’t like Brock" – helping Weobo out)

by mythbuster on Jul 15, 2009 12:39 AM EDT up reply actions

I stand by my statement.

A man should never waste an opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

by iiowyn on Jul 15, 2009 9:06 AM EDT up reply actions

Being that he’s a former soccer player and he kicks like a Clydesdale, the victory lap is very appropriate for him. He should do “goal hands” next time and the whirly bird in the octagon before leaving to the crowd.

I poop rainbows.

by Blackout612 on Jul 14, 2009 6:49 PM EDT reply actions

WEC 45 in November

Must mean 44 in October, looks like WEC is starting to go the monthly route. I like.

by Lewish on Jul 14, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions

Does anybody remember Brown vs Edwards all he did was try to out wrestle and keep Eves on the ground ,well I hope this fight doesnt turn out like that.

by TLAoutlaw on Jul 14, 2009 8:35 PM EDT reply actions