"September 7th, 2012 you will see the last Amateur Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fight from Deven "BAD NEWS" Brown and the "Infamous Spyder" Mario Aguilar," says Jeff Pitock, President of Warrior Xtreme Championship, a Michigan based MMA promotion. "I am honored to finally say that about both of these great fighters. I have spoken with both these fighter for a few months now in regards to his next level and it's 3 weeks away!"
Brown, a resident of Carleton Michigan and Graduate of Airport High School got into Mixed Martial Arts back in 2009 under Pitock's promotion Warrior Xtreme Championships. When asking Brown, "Looking back on your Amateur fighting career how can you sum it up in a word?" Brown replies, "Family. In the past three or so years WXC has been like a second home. Jeff has been great to fight for and work with. My mother who is fighting a tough cancer battle is my everything and her belief in me is my drive and power from one fight to the next." Fans and friends who support "Bad News" therefore making each show all about family.
"Deven showed potential right out of the gate," says Pitock. Brown for the first year of his career made his way to a flawless record of 11-0 before fighting Ohio's #1 Lightweight Kyle Lingg who was also undefeated at the time 10-0. "I definitely felt like I faced Ohio's best that night. He was one heck of a fighter, a honored loss for sure," says Brown. After that, Brown racked on 8 more straight wins over the states top amateur athletes in his weight class before getting his 2nd loss. "My second loss was to a lessor opponent. He caught me, I shot in and caught his knee for a knockout in his favor. But hey it's MMA anything can happen," says Brown. Brown currently sitting at 21-2 for an amateur record hopes, September 7th, 2012 in Wyandotte, he finishes his Amateur Career at 22-2.
But no simple fight awaits him for sure. He will face Michigan's top Featherweight and WXC Champion Mario Aguilar of Ecorse with a record of 28-6-1. Aguilar another one who started a career with WXC and has powered his way to a great reputation and sound record in Michigan MMA. He too shares the same dream as Brown of making waves in the Professional ranks. "Aguilar and Brown have not ever crossed paths, but it's time," says Pitock. Pitock went on to say, "Mario has been pretty much the only fighter I've seen who is willing to experiment with different kicks and moves in our cage." Both fighters plan on September 7th in Wyandotte being the last of their respected Amateur careers and welcoming the professional ranks."It's time that I face Deven Brown. For whatever reasons, this fight never took place in the past, but here it is and I've never been more ready. I look forward to facing that last challenge in my weight class and probably the best in the state at my weight class proving that the "Infamous Spyder" Mario Aguilar is the one to watch out for in the professional ranks," says Aguilar.
"I have been handing out "Bad News" to every credible opponent in my path for over 3 years now as an amateur and I'm ready to start my deliveries in the pros," says Brown. "Not to sure where or when the first professional fight will take place. I'm told it might not be here in Michigan but oh well, I'm ready to take on any and all challenges. But for the moment, everyone reading this interview, get your tickets and get down to Wyandotte September 7th, Mario and myself are going to put on one heck of a final fight!"
The event will take place Friday, September 7th at the Silver Shores Banquet Center at 1 James DeSana Dr. Wyandotte, MI 48192 - fights Start at 8:00pm.
