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.