Brendan Allen and Marvin Vettori will face off at UFC 318 in New Orleans on July 19 to settle their long-standing rivalry, which began with a canceled fight and escalated with a brawl, as both fighters aim to recover from recent losses.
Brendan Allen and Marvin Vettori are set to clash at UFC 318 on July 19 in New Orleans. This bout promises fireworks as they aim to settle their long-standing feud.
Insiders confirmed the news to MMA Fighting after MMA Mania’s initial report. Their rivalry? It goes way back.
Originally, they were supposed to meet at UFC Vegas 90. But plans changed when Vettori had to pull out, only fueling their animosity.
Trash talk escalated until they brawled at a casino during a PFL event in Florida. Now, it’s time to resolve this in the octagon.
Both fighters are eager to rebound from recent setbacks. Allen, after a seven-fight win streak, has dropped two decisions. Vettori? He’s 1-3 in his last four fights.
For Allen, this fight’s personal—it’s a homecoming. Born and raised in Louisiana, he trained with UFC 318 headliner Dustin Poirier. Poirier, by the way, is having his retirement fight against Max Holloway that same night.
Expect drama, adrenaline, and perhaps a touch of nostalgia. New Orleans is about to witness something special.