Jack Della Maddalena brought the hometown violence at UFC 284 when he defeated Randy Brown in Perth, Australia.
The fight took place on the main card of [UFC 284](https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/events/ufc-284) at RAC Arena. Shane Young via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Francisco Prado via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) His win streak is now at 14. Maddalena pivoted from a striking attack to submission, as he tapped Brown with a one-hook-in rear-naked choke. Maddalena walked out to a raucous ovation that coincided with a sing-a-long of his walkout song, “TNT” by AC/DC.
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Going 6-4 in his first 10 bouts in the promotion, Brown has since found his stride, stringing together his current four-fight winning streak. Della Maddalena now looks to move to 4-0 inside the UFC and announce himself as a legitimate threat to the top 15 at 170 pounds. At only 26 years old, Della Maddalena is one of the most exciting prospects in MMA.
Fighting in his fourth UFC bout, Jack Della Maddalena stood across the Octagon from the imposing 6-foot-3 welterweight frame of Randy Brown on the main card ...
Della Maddelena slowly cut the cage off, trapping Brown with his back to the fence. All four of his UFC victories have come by stoppage. Della Maddalena came out patiently, circling and trying to figure out a way inside of Brown's long reach.
Hometown hero Jack Della Maddalena has pulled off a remarkable victory at UFC 284, submitting Randy Brown inside the first round.
It’s a dream come true.” I’m ready to put on a good fight for the crowd. I’m in my hometown and I’m focused. [#UFC284] [pic.twitter.com/jODHStIHV0] [February 12, 2023] [#UFC284] [pic.twitter.com/eTtrV0y7cz] [February 12, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/rTN4CR1zYO] [February 12, 2023]
This fight has all the makings of Fight of the Night! Check out our UFC odds series for our Della Maddalena-Brown prediction and pick.
This fight seems to be the perfect spot for Jack Della Maddalena to get a win in his hometown of Perth. Brown will also have to be active on the ground. Extremely long for this division, Randy Brown has the perfect frame to be successful in welterweight. At 6’4″ with a long reach, he’s able to keep the fight at distance and strike within his own range, a range that often outweighs his opponents’. Maddalena will also have to be cautious on the ground with the long limbs of Brown in scramble situations. This fight has all the makings of Fight of the Night.
Check out the full fight video highlights from the UFC 284 PPV main card, including Jack Della Maddalena making quick work of Randy Brown.
[#UFC284] [pic.twitter.com/e3zQRP3zut] [February 12, 2023] He adjusts to a single leg and rips Menifield to the center of the cage for the takedown. [#UFC284] [pic.twitter.com/XB2ArOltEO] [February 12, 2023] He goes for a single leg, but Menifield grabs the fence. [#UFC284] [pic.twitter.com/oKbVGQKfvT] [February 12, 2023] [#UFC284] [pic.twitter.com/jODHStIHV0] [February 12, 2023] [#UFC284] [pic.twitter.com/0pli2RoH43] [February 12, 2023] Brown still throwing the jab out there. Brown throwing a jab out there. Menifield was also deducted a point in the final frame for grabbing the fence to avoid a takedown, and that low Figh-Q blunder is what cost him this fight. Tafa gained extra style points for walking away like a boss without delivering any academic followup up blows. Not only is Della Maddalena must-see T.V.
Jack Della Maddalena continued his winning ways at UFC 284 with a dominant first-round submission win to finish Randy Brown in his hometown of Perth, ...
Despite the near knockout, Brown scrambled to survive as Della Maddalena continued his assault with a barrage of shots until seeing the opening for the submission. Nothing much landed and it was clear that Della Maddalena was just looking for an opening to close the distance. The official stoppage came at 2:13 in the first round as Brown tapped out and Della Maddalena celebrated his latest win.
The UFC handed out four post-fight bonuses after Saturday's card in Australia, including one to a surging home city fan favorite.
In front of his home city of Perth, Australia, Della Maddalena (14-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) clubbed and subbed opponent Randy Brown (16-4 MMA, 10-5 UFC) with a rear- ...
Check out the best photos from Jack Della Maddalena's first-round submission win over Randy Brown at UFC 284 in Perth, Australia.
MMA: UFC 284 Della Maddalena vs Brown (Photos by Jasmin Frank, USA TODAY Sports)