Video: Randy Brown Causes Uproar in Australia With NSFW Gesture at UFC 284 Pre-Fight Press Conference

UFC 284 is proving to be an exciting card. Besides the lightweight clash between Alexander Volkanovski and Islam Makhachev, a welterweight clash between Randy Brown and hometown favorite, Jack Della Maddalena is also set. Both welterweight fighters appeared in the pre-fight press conference. Moreover, Randy Brown seemingly embraced his role as the villain of the fight.

Jack Della Maddalena is one of the UFC’s fastest-rising stars. He has shown incredible performances in all of his three fights in the UFC by winning them via first-round knockouts. Maddalena also received the bonus money award of ‘Performance of the Night’ on three occasions. He is another fighter from Dana White’s Contender Series.

Randy Brown, on the other hand, is a much more experienced fighter with 16 wins and 4 losses in Dana White‘s promotion. Brown did not receive a great welcome when he came to Australia. However, he seems to have embraced the role of the bad guy in the story.

Randy Brown dismisses the Australian crowd

The 32-year-old fighter met with a barrage of boos from the crowd during the press conference for UFC 284. Jack Maddalena is sure going to have the complete support of his hometown crowd at the sold-out RAC Arena in Perth. ‘Rudeboy’ was asked what was his plan going into the fight this weekend and how the crowd’s reaction was affecting him. However, Randy Brown gave a rather surprising answer.

The Jamaican-American fighter took his time to soak in the negative reaction from the crowd and raised his middle finger to the Aussies in an act of defiance. Louder boos from the crowd followed Brown‘s action. ‘Rudeboy’ put up a smile while doing it and seemed to enjoy that.

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Randy Brown has mentioned that he is tired of constantly being overlooked in the division. He wants to make a statement and take out the Australian up-and-coming welterweight fighter. Brown said, “Shiny new toy and all the hype is well deserved.” ‘Rudeboy’ also claims that Jack Maddalena has never fought a fighter of his caliber. He said, “He’s a tremendous athlete, he’s really, really good, and he has a ton of potential. But we’re catching him at a good time.”

It will be an interesting fight, as both fighters are gunning to outshine each other and put on an amazing fight. What are your thoughts? Drop your comments below.

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