UFC Middleweight Brendan Allen Sends Blunt Message Following Sixth Straight Win

Brendan Allen moved closer to a middleweight title shot with a submission win against Paul Craig at UFC Vegas 82.

UFC middleweight contender Brendan Allen continued to roll with a dominant victory against Paul Craig in the main event of UFC Vegas 82.

The third-round submission earned him his sixth consecutive win, having not lost since Dec. 2021.

Allen, who improved to 23-5 (11-2 UFC), said at the post-fight scrum he wants to be a part of UFC 300 in some capacity. The blockbuster event is tentatively scheduled for April, though a date has not been confirmed at press time.

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"Whoever Mick [Maynard], Hunter [Campbell] and Dana [White] say, that’s who we’re fighting,” Allen said. “Whoever they say, ‘When you win this, you’re guaranteed a title shot.’ That’s who I’m fighting. Name doesn’t matter. I’ve worked so hard to get here. I’ve sacrificed so much to get here in my personal life and every other part of my life."

Allen said he can be ready by early spring 2024, which aligns with UFC 300.

"Come April, hopefully around that time, hopefully UFC 300 – I’m coming. I’m coming. 2024, and new [champion]. I stand by that.”

Allen, who trains at Kill Cliff FC, home to PFL light heavyweight title challenger Impa Kasanganay, said he is finally beginning to see his full potential as one of the best in the world.

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“I haven’t even hit my prime yet,” Allen said. “The best years, the best moments are still to come. I’m just trying to take it one step at a time, enjoy every moment, be in the moment. Because this could all be gone tomorrow.”

Whatever Allen's future holds, he continues to showcase his ever-evolving skillset. 

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