"This is who Sean Strickland thinks he is" - Fans react as Matt Brown explains the origin of his nickname 'The Immortal'

Fans recently reacted after Matt Brown explained the origin of his nickname and noted that it is related to his personal life. The MMA veteran credited his friends and overcoming addiction as a factor in sticking with that nickname throughout his career.

During his appearance on Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's JAXXON PODCAST, the 43-year-old detailed the origin of his nickname 'The Immortal' and its significance to overcoming a difficult period. Brown mentioned that he survived an overdose, which resulted in his friends giving him the nickname and him sticking with it throughout his MMA career. He said:

"I overdosed on heroin. It was probably the biggest, closest call. And then we was at a party one day and my friends just said it in passing, they were like, 'damn, bro, you're f***ing immortal, man'. They kind of just said it like they were joking, but it really stuck with me. I kinda took that mentality...So, I got it tattooed on me, just as a mantra for myself. So every morning when I look myself in the mirror, I see that I'm immortal."

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Fans weighed in with their reaction to Brown overcoming addiction and being a part of incredible bouts. Meanwhile, others took a jibe at other fighters for portraying themselves like they are 'The Immortal'. They wrote:

"This is who Sean Strickland thinks he is"

"13 knockouts, Matt was a savage and still is!"

"Man, Matt Brown so bad a**. Guys always been such a savage."

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Fan reaction comments regarding Brown's explanation [Image courtesy: JAXXON PODCAST - YouTube]

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Matt Brown discloses that he plans to compete for Fight Circus

Matt Brown disclosed that he has exciting plans coming up in the next month as he revealed that he will be competing at a Fight Circus event.

The promotion features several bouts with unconventional rules such as two-on-two bouts with teammates wearing the same shirt and using one glove. During the aforementioned appearance on Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson's podcast, Brown mentioned that he will be competing next month and possibly against fellow former UFC veteran Mark Munoz. He said:

"I heard you talking about the Fight Circus [promotion]. I'm about to go do that in September...The two shirt boxing...I think Mark Munoz is going. I'm not 100% sure or I'll be boxing him. He's a big motherf*****...I don't want to be boxing against him...I can't wait."

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