MMA Preview – Jamie Mullarkey vs Francisco Prado at UFC 284
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JAMIE MULLARKEY VS FRANCISCO PRADO 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!
JAMIE MULLARKEY VS FRANCISCO PRADO LOWDOWN
Jamie Mullarkey (15-5) is 3-3 in the UFC, but he has not had an easy fight. He started his UFC account with two decision losses to Brad Riddell (2019) and Fares Ziam (2020) but responded with stunning knockouts over Khama Worthy (2021) and Devonte Smith (2021). He then met Jalin Turner getting knocked out himself (2022) but bounced back again in his last outing with a split decision over Michael Johnson.
He welcomes Francisco Prado (11-0) to the big time who fills in for Nasrat Haqparast. He sits proudly on a perfect record after tearing up his local Argentinian scene with five knockouts and six submissions. He fought four times last year TKOing Diego Basuraldo, submitting Mauricio Ariel Pare and TKOing Adrian Perrone and Jose Barrios Vargas all for Samurai Fight House.
JAMIE MULLARKEY VS FRANCISCO PRADO PREDICTION
Prado is a bull and will blast through the gate and attempt to bulldoze Mullarkey to the floor, pour down the ground-and-pound while looking for a submission. He will want a finish as soon as possible.
However, Mullarkey is an absolute dog and arguably the best wrestler Prado has fought. Flying over to Australia on short notice is also a tough ask and is why he is the underdog despite the record.
We feel Mullarkey just has to weather the first round and then his class will shine through. He has the ability to pick Prado apart on the feet and drain him with his own grappling to set up a TKO.
Prediction: Mullarkey via KO/TKO - CLICK HERE FOR PARIMATCH'S WELCOME OFFER (BET £5, GET £30 IN BONUSES!)
