UFC is heading to the T-Mobile Center on April 26 for an event featuring surprisingly strong matchups.
Further down the main card, Nicolas Dalby is set for his 14th UFC bout since returning to the promotion in 2019. He will face Randy Brown.
Dalby, known as `Danish Dynamite`, originally debuted in the UFC in 2015 and even fought to a draw against Darren Till during his initial run.
Nicolas Dalby calls Randy Brown the Jon Jones of welterweight ahead of Kansas City clash
Both Nicolas Dalby and Randy Brown are known for their dynamic striking in the welterweight division, a skill set expected to be on full display this weekend.
Each fighter holds seven knockout victories, and both are looking to rebound on April 26 following recent split-decision losses.
While Dalby has more experience, the most apparent difference between the two is their physical size.
Standing 6’3” with a 78” reach, Brown is often the larger fighter, especially against the 5’11” Dalby.
During his media day interviews, Dalby discussed the challenges Brown presents and how his training camp addressed them.
Dalby likened Brown`s distinctive size and style to the acclaimed `greatest of all time`, referencing a fighter whose physical attributes are often unmatched.
“He’s very unorthodox in the way that he’s got a frame. His size, his length, he’s kind of like the Jon Jones of welterweight in that regard.”
Dalby then humorously mentioned that while his training partners could imitate Brown`s size, they couldn`t replicate the eye pokes sometimes associated with Jones using his reach advantage.
“We found a bunch of guys in Copenhagen that were able to emulate his style. We couldn’t emulate the eye pokes, that’s the Jon Jones part I’m talking about. Of course, it’s difficult to. Maybe I should have gotten some safety goggles or something.”
Nicolas Dalby might have to go to war to make it ugly against Randy Brown
While Nicolas Dalby is known for his agility and footwork as a striker, effectively closing the distance against an opponent like Randy Brown presents a significant challenge.
However, one consistent strength for the veteran fighter is his capacity to turn a technical striking match from the outside into a chaotic brawl.
In past fights against opponents like Darren Till, Gabriel Bonfim, and his tough bout with Ross Houston in Cage Warriors, Dalby has demonstrated the resilience needed to navigate difficult exchanges.
He may need to embrace a less technical, `ugly` fight style if Brown successfully utilizes his sharp boxing and reach advantage, despite Dalby`s extensive preparation for this.
