Justin Tafa vs Parker Porter at UFC 284

JUSTIN TAFA VS PARKER PORTER FACTS

When is UFC 284? Sunday 12 February, 2023 - 01:00 start (UK)

Where is UFC 284? RAC Arena, Perth (Australia)

Where can I get 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

JUSTIN TAFA VS PARKER PORTER LOWDOWN

Justin Tafa (5-3) is coming off a performance that saved his UFC career. He was 1-3 in his last four coming off limp decision losses to Carlos Felipe (2021) and Jared Vanderaa (2021) who both got cut from the UFC. It was only Harry Hunsucker (2021) who also got the chop, but it was a brutal head kick knockout.

Parker Porter (12-7) was starting to build some momentum after getting knocked out by Chris Daukaus (2020). He earnt unanimous decisions over Josh Parisian (2020), Chase Sherman (2021) and Alan Baudot (2022). He then met a light heavyweight in Jailton Almeida whose skillet was simply in a different league allowing the Brazilian to throw him to the mat and choke him out in the first round.

JUSTIN TAFA VS PARKER PORTER PREDICTION

This is only so high up on the card because the UFC are expecting a knockout. Tafa is most likely on the feet as Porter really does not hit that hard for a 265 lb fighter. He is capable of a knockout here, but it is more likely to come via ground-and-pound on a fatigued body.

Tafa has the speed and power advantage, but Porter is more well-rounded and has the ability to tangle the Aussie up, take him down, drain the gas tank and either finish him on the floor or cruise a decision.

An early Tafa knockout or Porter decision / TKO are your best bets and Porter remains the underdog, he is the smart pick.

Prediction: Porter via Decision -