Mike Thomas Brown, on “Beatdown,” discussing UFC featherweight champion Jose Aldo:

“I knew he was good. I knew he was good after I fought him, but before that, I was really confident. I thought I was going to beat him. I thought I was going to do the same thing to him that I did to Leonard [Garcia], but when I got in there, it felt different. I could feel he was tough. He had decent power. He was very athletic. I remember getting a good hold of his body, a good hold of his hips and I thought, ‘Oh, I got him.’ I tried to twist him and bodylock him to the mat, but I just felt his hips were very strong and it wasn’t easy to do. He felt very tough. He felt like the complete package. I took that loss and started watching him even more, obviously, after that and I realized yeah, he’s very difficult to beat because not only is he really good at everything, he’s really smart. He’s very cautious. He’s not going to take any risks or any chances. He’s going to do what he has to do to win.”

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Mike Thomas Brown, on “The Savage Dog Show,” discussing what he’ll do when he retires: “I’ve thought about it a lot because I’m getting there. I don’t know how much longer I want to do this. I’m 36. I think I’m probably the oldest guy below 170 pounds in the UFC. ... I realize that I am getting up there. It’s funny, I’m starting to see all these guys I grew up with, fighting or when you go to other shows ... I’m seeing them all retiring. It’s really weird, getting to that age where we’re all at a different point in our lives now. It’s kind of neat and sad at the same time. But I’m doing other things. I’m going to coach here for sure at American Top Team. This is where I’ve been forever and this is where I became champ. I love everyone here. I want to coach here. I also just opened up a fight shop as well, locally here, Only One Fight Shop. I’m doing that as well. I’m doing some things in the business. It’s my passion. When I’m involved with fighting, it’s not working. It’s pretty cool to be able to actually survive and make money at something you would do for free.”

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Jeff Sherwood and Greg Savage were back Monday for another edition of 'The Savage Dog Show' on The Sherdog Radio Network.

Joining them was Chris Lytle, fresh off his first foray into politics, a Senate run in the state of Indiana.

Also, former WEC featherweight champion Mike Thomas Brown stopped by to chat about his upcoming fight with Daniel Pineda at UFC 146 in Las Vegas.

TJ De Santis and Jared Koll were back Monday for another edition of 'Beatdown' on The Sherdog Radio Network.

Without the benefit of any scheduled guest, the pair took calls, emails and tweets, and rambled about the most pertinent mixed martial arts topics of the day. And boy was it good!

Don't believe me? Well, then listen in to find out.

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Live radio returned to The Sherdog Radio Network Monday with new episodes of "Beatdown" and "The Savage Dog Show."

Jeff Sherwood and myself returned to The Sherdog Radio Network Monday for another edition of "The Savage Dog Show." Joining us was UFC featherweight fighter Mike Thomas Brown. The American Top Team fighter is currently preparing for his UFC 133 showdown with Nam Phan.

Jack Encarnacao and Jon Luther were back today on The SRN for another edition of "Beatdown." Joining them was Tyron Woodley. "T-Wood" is in action this Saturday night when he faces Paul Daley.

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When was the last time you watched an MMA event that had six decisions, and you still came away feeling great about the show?

Let’s take a closer look at WEC 51. Six decisions, two submissions (both chokes), one TKO and two huge knockouts. We witnessed two former WEC champs get back on the winning track: Miguel Torres and Mike Thomas Brown were very impressive in their victories. We saw the WEC featherweight champ defend his title for the second time in dominating fashion. The Hyped up Tie Quan Zhang came in and got the job done despite some concerns about his prior competition.

Let’s not forget the rematch that will become a rubber match -- which I would no doubt pay to see. (Actually, I would pay to see Donald Cerrone fight against anyone.)

That card has me pondering how the WEC seems to deliver with each of its shows. Here are my thoughts on why:

Fresh off their victories at WEC 46 last weekend, former featherweight champions Urijah Faber and Mike Thomas Brown joined Jeff and I on Friday’s edition of the SDS to discuss their big wins and where they are headed in the crowded 145-pound division.

Faber, who stopped highly regarded Raphael Assuncao in the third round Sunday night, addressed the brewing controversy surrounding the title shot he earned with the win and spoke about his chances against top dog Jose Aldo. “The California Kid” also opines on his visibility in the Sacramento community and his desire to represent them in a positive fashion.

Brown also answered questions about Faber being tabbed as the next opponent for Aldo -- the man who wrested the belt from him in November. After convincingly beating Faber twice, Brown finds himself on the outside looking in as Faber gets the first crack at Aldo. Check out the podcast to hear Brown discuss his feelings on the matter as well as his performance against Anthony Morrison this past weekend.

QUINCY, Mass. -- Mike Thomas Brown came home for a wedding.

He left with mixed martial arts approved in his home state, a drained autograph pen, and wide-eyed adulation from the scores who attended a two-hour seminar the featherweight king held Monday at a new American Top Team affiliate south of Boston. The faux-hawked Maine native, who started fighting locally in 2001 after winning a state title in wrestling at Bonny Eagle High School in the town of Standish, happily obliged all photo and signature requests from locals.

His affinity for Dunkin Donuts coffee -- iced, black, no sugar -- might hint at his local roots, but Brown’s heritage doesn’t hit you over the head like fellow Mainer Tim Sylvia’s does whenever he speaks, without a single trace of an “R” sound. Brown has almost entirely dropped his New England accent.

Mike Thomas Brown has signed on to defend his featherweight crown against Brazilian upstart Jose Aldo at WEC 44 or 45 in November, Sherdog.com has confirmed following an initial report from InTheGuard.tv.

No date has been locked down for the 145-pound title tilt, although Colorado seems to be the point of destination for the event, according to a source close to the bout.