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Randy Brown Launches Jamaica Hurricane Relief Drive Ahead of First UFC Main Event

Brown says the UFC exceeded his request to match a donation to his foundation.

Overview

  • Brown announced Wednesday that the Randy Brown Foundation is collecting donations to aid Jamaicans affected by Hurricane Melissa.
  • Hurricane Melissa caused widespread damage in late October, with reporting citing a death toll of more than 60 people.
  • The welterweight said he redirected his year-old youth martial-arts charity to focus on relief after family and friends were impacted.
  • According to Brown, the UFC not only matched his contribution but surpassed the amount he asked the promotion to meet.
  • He is set to headline UFC Fight Night 264 against Gabriel Bonfim on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, marking his first UFC main event.