MMA Preview – Jack Della Maddalena vs Randy Brown at UFC 284
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JACK DELLA MADDALENA VS RANDY BROWN FACTS
When is UFC 284? Sunday 12th February, 2023 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 284? RAC Arena, Perth (Australia)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 284? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 284
What channel is UFC 284 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 284? BT Sport subscribers can stream the fight online via the BT Sport website
For viewers in the United States, the event will be shown live on ESPN+ and you can sign up for access as part of a Disney Bundle here!
JACK DELLA MADDALENA VS RANDY BROWN LOWDOWN
Jack Della Maddalena (13-2) is quickly becoming a top prospect in the welterweight division. After earning a unanimous decision over Ange Loosa (2021) on the Contender Series, he has showcased his boxing reeling off three first round knockouts last year and made them look easy. Firstly, he swatted away Pete Rodriguez and picked up two ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses when he buried Ramazan Emeev and Danny Roberts.
Randy Brown (16-4) has not been putting people to sleep but he is compiling a streak against tough competition. After getting knocked out by Vicente Luque (2020), he submitted Alex Oliveira (2021) and went on to outpoint Jared Gooden (2021), Khaos Williams (2022) and Francisco Trinaldo (2022).
JACK DELLA MADDALENA VS RANDY BROWN PREDICTION
This is a huge test for Maddalena which if he carries the same knockout form, he will be catapulted towards the top 10. He will need all of his boxing technique to negate Brown’s five-inch reach and four-inch height advantage.
Brown is an excellent striker in his own right and uses his reach well. He is also a lot more well-rounded with decent wrestling and solid Brazilian jiu-jitsu as a brown belt. He will be wise to mix his offence up and ultimately get Maddalena on his back.
As we saw in the Emeev fight, the Aussie has solid grappling defence and it is only getting better. The longer this stays on the feet, the less chance Brown has. Maddalena’s striking is at such a level where he can get a read on the range and begin to target the body with both hands and ready to uncork on the grill.
This is a tough fight to call especially if Brown’s strategy consists of taking Maddalena down. Considering the odds, he is a no brainer and if you are feeling brave, bet on a submission but with the momentum and fighting on home soil, we are leaning towards Maddalena.
Prediction: Maddalena via Decision - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value bet: Brown to win
