Brendan Allen dominated Paul Craig in the UFC Vegas 82 main event, securing a rear-naked choke submission in the third round and now hopes the UFC will reward him with a matchup that could finally earn him a title shot.
Brendan Allen’s dominant victory over Paul Craig at UFC Vegas 82 has left him eager for a tougher challenge. Allen is now seeking a fight against a top contender in the middleweight division, hoping to secure a title shot.
During the fight, both fighters showcased their high-level grappling skills, with Allen ultimately securing a rear-naked choke submission in the third round. This win marks Allen’s sixth consecutive victory, with five of those fights ending in a submission.
Allen is determined to prove himself as the best in the world at 185 pounds, stating, “I’m a man of my word, that’s what I do, I need a No. 1 contender’s shot. I think I deserve it. I’ve earned it. I beat everyone they put in front of me. I finished them.”
Following his impressive performance, Allen is establishing himself as a formidable force in the middleweight division, and it will be interesting to see if the UFC grants him his request for a No. 1 contender’s fight.