There’s never been a better time for UFC welterweight Matt Brown than right now. A cast member of the seventh season of The Ultimate Fighter, Brown experienced many ups and downs prior to his entry into the reality series and even after his Octagon debut. He accumulated a 12-11 record from his pro debut in 2005 through the end of 2011, including a 5-5 mark inside the Octagon. However, things turned around for Brown beginning in 2012. He is now on a six-fight winning streak and is enjoying the most success of his career. He has even entered the discussion as a possible future contender for the belt that currently resides with champion Georges St-Pierre.

After a stretch in which he finished five of six opponents via some form of knockout, Brown is now set to fight former UFC interim welterweight champion Carlos Condit. The two square off on Dec. 14 at UFC on Fox 9. The event takes place at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento, Calif., and also features a lightweight championship showdown between Anthony Pettis and Josh Thomson.

The MMA Corner’s Justin Fuller caught up with Brown while the welterweight contender was in Virginia Beach, Va., working on his ground game with Carlson Gracie black belt Carlos Carvalho at Olympus Fitness & Martial Arts/Carlson Gracie Virginia Beach, home to Antwain Britt.

Watch the video interview below to find out what Brown thinks of his current run of success and his upcoming opponent. Brown also discusses his pre- and post-fight rituals and what he likes to eat after weighing in, and he also gives his picks for the main events of this week’s two UFC Fight Night cards.

Photo: Matt Brown (Esther Lin/MMA Fighting)