Following a second victory over Urijah Faber in his most recent title defense, WEC featherweight champion Mike Brown (22-4 MMA, 4-0 WEC) will next meet challenger Jose Aldo (15-1 MMA, 5-0 WEC) at WEC 45.
On Tuesday InTheGaurd.tv first reported that Aldo had signed on for the bout.
WEC officials declined to comment on the title fight when contacted by MMAjunkie.com, but a source close to Brown and American Top Team confirmed the title fight with Aldo on Wednesday.
Although not officially announced, WEC 45 is expected to take place Nov. 11 at a location to be determined, though the show is unlikely to take place in the organization's Las Vegas home.
On Tuesday InTheGaurd.tv first reported that Aldo had signed on for the bout.
WEC officials declined to comment on the title fight when contacted by MMAjunkie.com, but a source close to Brown and American Top Team confirmed the title fight with Aldo on Wednesday.
Although not officially announced, WEC 45 is expected to take place Nov. 11 at a location to be determined, though the show is unlikely to take place in the organization's Las Vegas home.
