Middleweights Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen are set to fight at a UFC Fight Night card on April 6, with the location yet to be determined.
Marvin Vettori and Brendan Allen are set to duke it out. They’re middleweights, and they’re headlining a UFC Fight Night card. The date? April 6. The location? Well, that’s still up in the air.
So, who spilled the beans? UFC officials, that’s who. They let the cat out of the bag on Wednesday.
Now, let’s talk about Vettori. He’s no stranger to the middleweight rankings. His last fight was a tough one, though. Jared Cannonier handed him a loss this past June. It was a bit of a blow, to be honest.
Remember 2021? Vettori had a title fight with Israel Adesanya. Didn’t go his way. Since then, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster. Wins, losses, they’ve been trading places in his last four appearances.
But hey, it’s not all gloom and doom. He’s had some victories too. Roman Dolidze and Paulo Costa, for instance. They felt his wrath. But then, he lost to Cannonier and Robert Whittaker, the ex-UFC middleweight champ. Now, he’s looking to bounce back, and Allen is in his crosshairs.
Allen’s on a hot streak, by the way. Six wins in a row. Impressive, right? During this streak, he’s had some notable victories. Five of the six fights ended via submission. Paul Craig, Bruno Silva, and Andre Muniz can attest to that. Allen was eyeing a higher-ranked opponent, hoping to inch closer to title contention. And Vettori? He fits the bill. The middleweights are now set to face off in April.
And here’s a fun fact. Vettori vs. Allen is the first matchup confirmed for the April 6 card. This event is a week before the historic UFC 300 event. And where’s that happening? Las Vegas, baby! April 13, mark your calendars.