MMA Preview – Randy Brown vs Khaos Williams at UFC 274
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RANDY BROWN VS KHAOS WILLIAMS FACTS
When is UFC 274? Sunday 8th May, 2022 - 01:00 start (UK)
Where is UFC 274? Footprint Center, Phoenix, Arizona (US)
Where can I get tickets for UFC 274? Click here to buy tickets for UFC 274
What channel is UFC 274 on? BT Sport 1
Where can I stream UFC 274? 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!
RANDY BROWN VS KHAOS WILLIAMS LOWDOWN
Randy Brown (14-4) appears for the first time this year after a successful 2021. He was heading into last year with just one fight in 2020 which was a brutal knockout loss sparked by a knee from Vicente Luque, so he was desperate to regain some form. He took on Alex Oliveira eight months later submitting him in the first round and then went on to earn a unanimous decision over Jared Gooden.
Khaos Williams (13-2) is also back on the march bagging two good wins after a loss. He made a large entrance to the UFC in 2020 with two huge first round knockouts over Alex Morono and Abdul Razak Alhassan. However, he then ran into Michel Pereira who snapped the eight-fight win streak with a unanimous decision but has responded with a decision of his own over Matt Semelsberger and a brilliant TKO over Miguel Baeza last year.
RANDY BROWN VS KHAOS WILLIAMS PREDICTION
Brown always has the range advantage at 170 lbs standing at 6’3” with a 78-inch reach advantage and he will be taller than Williams but will only have one inch of reach on him which will be very interesting. Williams’ power is no joke, and he will look to get inside and unleash his monster right hand while chopping down Brown’s legs with kicks.
Brown has fought higher calibre opponents and he needs to call upon that experience to keep his composure, avoid the power of Williams and initiate his grappling at the right time. He has a clear advantage on the mat and will try and get Williams on his back, but he cannot be predictable with his takedown attempts.
Brown has the technique and skill to wrap up a submission or win all three rounds to earn a decision, but the power of Williams makes this very hard to predict. Brown is the underdog, and a submission is worth a punt, but the fact that Brown tends to leave his chin exposed and does not check leg kicks swing this in Williams’ favour.
Prediction: Williams via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
Value Bet: Brown via Submission
