Jamaican Wins UFC Fight Night In Jacksonville

News Americas, JACKSONVILLE, FL, Mon. June 26, 2023: Jamaican-born UFC fighter, Randy ‘Rudeboy’ Brown, scored another win Saturday night during the UFC Fight Night event at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

Brown defeated Wellington Turman of Brazil in their welterweight fight with a by unanimous decision – 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.

In an intense showdown, Brown showcased his skills right from the start, unleashing a flurry of jabs while advancing rapidly. With his usual rangy style, he landed some solid strikes, keeping Wellington Turman on the defensive. Turman attempted to counter with looping hooks, but Brown’s evasive footwork allowed him to slide back and avoid most of the blows. However, Turman found success with low kicks, exploiting a consistent weakness of Brown’s due to his long legs and heavily forward stance.

Two minutes into the fight, Brown unintentionally caused a stoppage after eye-poking his opponent. Once the action resumed, both fighters exchanged blows, with Brown landing a front kick to the stomach and Turman connecting with a straight right to the chin along with several calf kicks. Brown successfully defended a takedown attempt and even tried to turn the tables, but in the clinch, he accidentally landed a knee to Turman’s groin. Undeterred, Brown shifted his focus to his kicking arsenal, employing front kicks, leg kicks, and head kicks. In a display of strength and timing, he executed a flying knee in the final ten seconds and closed the round by lifting and slamming Turman to the mat with a body lock. The round was closely contested, but Turman’s leg kicks garnered significant reactions from the crowd.

Round two commenced with Brown utilizing his in-and-out movement to land straight punches and evade Turman’s counterattacks. Demonstrating his agility and long legs, Brown effectively defended a takedown attempt and maneuvered Turman’s back against the fence in the clinch. From there, he unleashed a barrage of short knees to Turman’s thighs and stomach, maintaining control for an extended period. Although Turman attempted to break free and regain the center of the ring, Brown skillfully used his underhook to retain the advantageous position. Despite not moving down in weight, Brown displayed superior physical strength. Turman managed to land a short elbow and momentarily gained a body lock, seeking to force Brown to his knees, but Brown quickly regained his footing.

(L-R) Randy Brown of Jamaica punches Wellington Turman of Brazil in their welterweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena on June 24, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)

The crowd grew restless with thirty seconds left in the round, expressing their displeasure with the prolonged clinchwork. Nonetheless, Brown managed to lift and throw Turman to the ground in the final moments, showcasing his strength once again. Although Turman swiftly returned to his feet, Brown seized the opportunity, leaping onto his opponent’s back and threatening with a rear-naked choke until the bell sounded, likely securing the round in his favor.

As the final round commenced, Brown exhibited better volume on his feet, landing crisp shots while Turman pressed forward. Turman attempted a spinning backfist, but Brown expertly timed it and connected with a flying knee to Turman’s chin. Turman grabbed Brown’s leg in an attempt to secure a takedown, resulting in a clinch. Learning from the previous round, Turman wisely disengaged from the clinch and focused on striking. Throughout the round, Brown’s output on the feet slightly diminished, although he still found success with well-placed strikes.

In the clinch, Turman landed a notable elbow, a strike he executed multiple times in the latter half of the round. Unfortunately for Brown, the impact caused his nose to bleed profusely and his eye to swell significantly. Despite breaking free from the clinch, the visual damage inflicted by Turman had potential implications on the judges’ scorecards. Brown reverted to his flowing striking style, landing long-range strikes, but Turman swiftly clinched up again. Just before the final bell, Turman landed another elbow, highlighting his improved performance in the clinch during this round.

But it was too late as Bruce Buffer announced that the decision was unanimous, 29-28 in favor of Randy ‘Rudeboy’ Brown.