UFC 145: Stephen Thompson vs Matt Brown booked for April 21 in Atlanta

[Brent Smith]

http://www.mmamania.com/2012/2/11/27...-21-in-atlanta

If you were impressed with the way Octagon newcomer Stephen Thompson put Dan Stittgen down for a nap at UFC 143 this past Sat., Feb. 4, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the good news is it won't be long before he's back in action.

Indeed, GreenvilleOnline.com (subscription required) brings word that Thompson will return to the cage at UFC 145 on April 21 in Atlanta, Georgia, against Matt Brown.

The UFC also confirmed the matchmaking on Twitter.

As stated, Thompson made one helluva debut with the promotion, putting himself on the map with a sick head kick knockout that earned him a bonus and a spot at the post-fight press conference table. Impressive because he was the first fight on the card.

This time out, he'll get the chance to show off a few more moves against a crafty veteran.



Brown also competed at UFC 143, where he blasted former Ultimate Fighter (TUF) contestant Chris Cope in the second round of their welterweight war.

It was the second win in three fights for "The Immortal," who had previously struggled through a three-fight skid with all three bouts ending by way of Brown tapping.

No such worry here. All you "STAND-N-BANG" folks out there should enjoy this one.

UFC 145 goes down on April 21 in Atlanta and will be headlined by a light heavyweight championship showdown that's been a long time coming, as Jon Jones will defend his 205-pound strap against freshly crowned number one contender Rashad Evans.

Also set for the card is a welterweight match-up pitting rising star Rory MacDonald against British banger Che Mills. Heavyweights Brendan Schaub and Ben Rothwell are also scheduled to collide.

[Brent Smith]

Boom called it

[Mike Dewitt Jr]

That will be a good one

[Brent Smith]

That will be a good one

I think itll be a good step up for Thompson. Tough opponent but not champion level

[Emir Mehovic]

one day after my birthday

[Brent Smith]

one day after my birthday

Good bday present to see live!

[David Rosado]

I think itll be a good step up for Thompson. Tough opponent but not champion level

Exactly, it'll be a good guage for Thompson. Brown is a walk in the park for no one. If Thompson makes it looks easy, we may have a special case. If he struggles but looks good in victory, then he's a potential contender but might need a couple fights to improve. If he struggles but looks tough in defeat, he's legit, he just needs to improve. If he gets dominated, then he was all hype.


Personally, I'm buying the hype. I think he's going to do well if wrestling is his 2nd best asset like he says. He could be like Dominic Cruz with finishing power.

[Mike Dewitt Jr]

Brown will fight him smart but he likes to strike so it could be a war.

[Jack LaBarge]

Brown will fight him smart but he likes to strike so it could be a war.

Biggest mistake Brown could ever make. Getting in a war with Thompson. Guys like Thompson & Bang are on another level. I hope Brown fights smart, so we can see where Thompson is at with his ground game.

[Brent Smith]

Biggest mistake Brown could ever make. Getting in a war with Thompson. Guys like Thompson & Bang are on another level. I hope Brown fights smart, so we can see where Thompson is at with his ground game.

One thing is for sure..Brown is going to get kicked multiple times