T.J. Brown: Facing a Desperate Man

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When T.J. Brown makes his Ultimate Fighting Championship debut at UFC Fight Night 169, he will be facing a desperate man. After opening his UFC stint with two straight losses, Brown’s opponent, Jordan Griffin, likely must secure a win to keep his job with the promotion.

“I’m expecting the best Jordan Griffin he has to offer,” Brown told Sherdog. “And no matter what he throws at me I’m going to be ready. I hate to be the guy that’s going to give him his third loss [in a row] and put him out of the UFC, but man I’ve got an 8-year-old son and a mouth to feed at home. It’s either me or him. So, I’ve got to take it.”