After having announced a fight against Nate Diaz, Matt Brown will face Tim Means in July

M. Brown (left) will have a duel of opposites with T. Means (right). Photo: SUPER FIGHTS Production (Josh Hedges/UFC)

Matt Brown dreamed of Nate diaz, but you will wake up with Tim means. After having his fight against the controversial younger brother of Nick Diaz announced by Ultimate, Brown saw his opponent change and will now face Means at UFC 189 in July.

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In search of rehabilitation, Matt Brown comes from two consecutive defeats, after reaching a series of seven consecutive victories in Ultimate. In his career, “Imortal” has a record of 19 wins and 13 losses.

Yes, Tim means, 31 years old, has a professional record of 24 wins, six losses and one fight without result. The “Dirty Bird”, something like “Pássaro Sujo” (in free translation), as he is known, comes from four consecutive victories, including triumphs over three Brazilians, Hernani Perpétuo, Dhiego Lima and Márcio Lyoto.

UFC 189 takes place on July 11th, at the MGM Grand Garden, in Las Vegas (USA). In the main fight of the night, the Brazilian José Aldo puts the featherweight belt on the line against the Irish challenger Conor McGregor. In the co-main event, Robbie Lawler e Rory McDonald face each other in a fight valid for the welterweight title.