WEC 44: Mike Brown ready for anything -- even the 'unknown' against Jose Aldo

by Jesse Holland on Nov 12, 2009 2:30 PM EST

Quoteworthy:

"He's very tough, a good striker who's been going right through people. He's been knocking people out so quickly that it's hard to see what his complete game is like, but his striking is good. My advantages over him are strength, punching power and wrestling. On the ground it's kind of an unknown. I mean, he's a black belt, but there are very different calibers of black belts. I can't say that I wouldn't get caught because great jiu-jitsu guys still get caught in submissions. I mean, Wagnney Fabiano just got caught in a triangle. Who would have thought that? But I can definitely say I've improved to the point where now I think submission grappling is my strong suit. I don't like to make predictions, and I know the possibility of losing is always there. But I'm very confident in my abilities and I think I'm going to go out there and win the fight."

WEC Featherweight Champion Mike Brown sounds off on his upcoming title defense against the electric Jose Aldo at WEC 44 from "The Pearl" at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada on Nov. 18. It certainly won’t be an easy task because the 15-1 "Junior" has been sensational in his tenure with the WEC, stopping all five of his fights by way of (T)KO. But if anyone can do it it's Brown — he's been an absolute juggernaut since usurping the crown from Urijah Faber at WEC 36. Will Aldo be able to keep it upright or will Brown neutralize his stand-up with takedowns and punishing ground and pound? Predictions please, Maniacs.

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This is by far the most exciting fight this month and has all the makings of fight of the year. I like MTB but I think he’s going to eat a devastating knee while going for a takedown.

by Buster Bluth on Nov 12, 2009 2:36 PM EST reply actions

Agreed.

by OJR on Nov 12, 2009 2:48 PM EST up reply actions

I hope so!! I love the way Aldo finishes people off, and hope he can continue to do so against Brown.

by LJ on Nov 12, 2009 3:07 PM EST up reply actions

Mike Brown just annoys me for no real reason. He’s a plain dude with a plain name and no nickname and no personality.

by PW on Nov 12, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions

You think mayhem miller is cool don’t you!

by NameNotRequired on Nov 12, 2009 6:06 PM EST up reply actions

I really like that prediction nNR

by John G on Nov 12, 2009 7:10 PM EST up reply actions

Actually, I can’t freaking stand Miller. I was glad to see him lose and would have been even happier if Shields had taken his arm home.

by PW on Nov 12, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions

Same here, huge fight and I still can’t pick a winner. I’m a fan of both fighters, MTB has proven me wrong too many times to count and Aldo is p4p the scariest fighter in MMA, that KO over Cub was the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. FOTY contender without a doubt and a PPV worthy main event in my opinion.

by David W-S on Nov 12, 2009 3:14 PM EST up reply actions

All true David. Could be a good fight, or Aldo could put Brown to sleep quick. I predict Aldo by KO.

by Synyster on Nov 12, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions

I cannot wait for this!!!

I would be happy with either result

by Lestat on Nov 12, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions

I klike the guy, I’m not trying to be insulting but does anyone else think Mike Brown looks like Kato Kato Kaelin ’s mini-me?

by JasonFahQ on Nov 12, 2009 2:43 PM EST reply actions

I’d day he looks more like Alf.

by 4:20 on Nov 12, 2009 2:58 PM EST up reply actions

i think he looks like fry from futurama, lol

by phenomenal angel on Nov 12, 2009 3:34 PM EST up reply actions

hahaha

by NameNotRequired on Nov 12, 2009 6:07 PM EST up reply actions

aww yeah totally

by ruanfiy on Nov 12, 2009 4:11 PM EST up reply actions

HAHA! he does look like alf!

by salamagogo on Nov 12, 2009 9:37 PM EST up reply actions

…..and people still doubt Mike Brown just like they did twice against Faber.

He’s going to dominate Aldo.

by Lester The Pimp on Nov 12, 2009 2:50 PM EST reply actions

I agree Lester

by RT on Nov 12, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions

Ya agreed I really don’t see Aldo being better than him in any aspect.

by frosnt on Nov 12, 2009 4:50 PM EST up reply actions

Admittedly, I like both guys so it’s hard to pick a winner. Either way, they’re both very respectful of their opponents and incredibly well-rounded. This could potentially end up as the fight of the year. Can’t wait for it either!

by n4tacon on Nov 12, 2009 3:27 PM EST reply actions

I Love Brown for ending the faber hype! But would love to se Aldo go on a tear right up to the UFC’s 155 division. He’s got scary talent.

by JRE on Nov 12, 2009 3:31 PM EST reply actions

Agreed that is going to be one hell of a fight. Power and wrestling versus speed and BJJ. I have a feeling Aldo will catch Brown at some point in the fight. I think Brown only wins via UD, but I still pick Aldo TKO in the 3rd or so. I like both guys though, so I wouldn’t be upset either way.

by Dman0834534 on Nov 12, 2009 3:46 PM EST reply actions

the aldo/swanson fight reminded me of the belfort/eastman fight. don’t blink or you might get your head split open.

by chris on Nov 12, 2009 4:05 PM EST reply actions

really looking forward to this fight, aldo is dyn-o-mite but i think it’s all mike brown in this one, he’ll control aldo on the ground and pound it out

by ryan lewis on Nov 12, 2009 4:18 PM EST reply actions