UFC 123: Rory MacDonald vs Matt Brown on tap for Nov. 20

by Jesse Holland on Aug 18, 2010 10:43 AM EDT

There's a fantastic welterweight match-up brewing for the upcoming UFC 123 event, as Showdown Joe Ferraro brings word that Rory MacDonald and Matt Brown are likely to hook 'em up on Nov. 20.

No venue has been made official at this time.

MacDonald (10-1) saw his undefeated streak snapped at UFC 115: "Liddell vs. Franklin" back on June 12 in Vancouver. "The Waterboy" looked to be having his way with division standout Carlos Condit until "The Natural Born Killer" overcame adversity and secured a TKO stoppage late in the final frame.

It was his first defeat as a professional fighter and just his second appearance inside the Octagon. Prior to submitting Mike "Joker" Guymon in his UFC debut, MacDonald ran roughshod over the competition in King of the Cage (KOTC).

Like the Canadian, Brown (11-9) is hoping to rebound from a recent defeat. "The Immortal" was unable to escape the crafty submission game of Chris Lytle, who secured the tap on the former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) 7 contestant at UFC 116: "Lesnar vs. Carwin" back in July.

It was Brown's second straight submission loss since stringing together three consecutive wins. Despite his ability to entertain fans with his balls-to-the-wall style, there has to be some sense of urgency in the Brown camp based on the promotion's unfavorable treatment of fighters who drop three straight fights.

UFC 123 is expected to be headlined by a main event pitting former light heavyweight champion Quinton "Rampage" Jackson against fellow ex-champion Lyoto "The Dragon" Machida.

Stay tuned to MMAmania.com for more information on this still-developing fight card.

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great fight.....Rory via UD

Fedor invented a language that incorporates Sambo and Kimuras.

So next time FEDOR is kicking your ass, don't be offended or hurt, he may be just trying to tell you he likes your hat.

by McArthur... on Aug 18, 2010 10:45 AM EDT reply actions

+1

Arlovski : Kang : GSP : Rampage : Lytle : Huerta : Quarry : Serra : Wandy : Pulver : Alvarez

by ArlovsKang on Aug 18, 2010 10:46 AM EDT up reply actions

Rory via layn’pray..

For what profit is it to man if he gains the world , and loses his own soul?
- Matthew 16:26

by guyverbob on Aug 18, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions

Great fight that I don't want to see.

For the simple reason I would not like to see Matt lose three in a row or see a future star in the ww division drop two of his first fights in the ufc. But other than that it a fantastic fight on paper.

Never tell your problems to anyone...20% don't care and the other 80% are glad you have them.

by Jamie The Peach Hunter on Aug 18, 2010 11:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Machida vs. Rampage in Chicago? Damn. I don't think that I can pass that up.

"Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.

-Stephen King

by OJR on Aug 18, 2010 11:20 AM EDT up reply actions

Gonna be a boring fight,

Rampage sucks at fighting people with fluctuating rythms. If it’s the same or cyclical he’s good otherwise he just had that confused look as he gets UD’d.

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Inventor/supporter of "Gleison Tibau to Featherweight" movement.

by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Aug 18, 2010 1:09 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

Excelent matchmaking

Joe Silva has the best job in the world.

by PetrozellisJab on Aug 18, 2010 10:50 AM EDT reply actions

Good fight. Another hard one for McDonald. Brown is like a lesser version of Condit but both are tough as hell.

by HappyLittleTreez on Aug 18, 2010 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions

Yeah they are

You never know if Brown’s going to win or not, but he gives every fight all he’s got. With two losses in a row and an opponent like Mcdonald, I expect a hell of a show.

by PetrozellisJab on Aug 18, 2010 11:09 AM EDT up reply actions