Brendan Allen, UFC middleweight fighter
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BRENDAN
ALLEN

27
Wins
7
Losses
0
Draws
20
Finishes
3
Win Streak
59.60
FS Score
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Overview

Brendan Allen is a ranked UFC Middleweight fighter. (Data from ESPN; combat ratings are editorial estimates.)

Attributes (editorial ratings)

Power
56
Speed
74
Defense
78
Durability
77
Fight IQ
76

Tale of the Tape

Age
30
Height
6'2" · 74 in · 188 cm
Reach
75 in · 190 cm
Stance
Orthodox
Division
Middleweight · ≤ 185 lb / 83.9 kg
Divisions Fought
Welterweight → Light Heavyweight → Middleweight
Hometown
Beaufort, United States
Country
Brazil

Recent Form

W W W L L

Fight History

Fight Summary

Allen defeated Edmen Shahbazyan via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim on June 6, 2026, taking his record to 27–7.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Muhammad vs. Bonfim DateJun 6, 2026 Record after27–7
Watch on YouTube Brendan Allen Vs Edmen Shahbazyan | UFC Full Fight — Just Sports
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Reinier de Ridder via TKO (corner stoppage) in round 4 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen on October 18, 2025, taking his record to 26–7.

ResultWin MethodTKO (corner stoppage) Round4 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: de Ridder vs. Allen DateOct 18, 2025 Record after26–7
Watch on YouTube Reinier de Ridder vs Brendan Allen FULL FIGHT — Combat Syndicate
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Marvin Vettori via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 318 on July 19, 2025, taking his record to 25–7.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 318 DateJul 19, 2025 Record after25–7
Watch on YouTube UFC 318: Marvin Vettori vs. Brendan Allen Media Day Highlights — MMA Crazy
Fight Summary

Allen lost to Anthony Hernandez via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song on February 22, 2025, taking his record to 24–7.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song DateFeb 22, 2025 Record after24–7
Watch on YouTube FULL FIGHT - Brendan Allen Vs. Anthony Hernandez: UFC Fight Night: Cejudo Vs. Song — UFC Fight Simulator
Fight Summary

Allen lost to Nassourdine Imavov via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis on September 28, 2024, taking his record to 24–6.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis DateSep 28, 2024 Record after24–6
Watch on YouTube Full Fight: Nassourdine Imavov vs. Brendan Allen at UFC Paris, 09/28/24 — Sport Academy
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Chris Curtis via Decision (split) in round 5 (5:00) at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 on April 6, 2024, taking his record to 24–5.

ResultWin MethodDecision (split) Round5 · 5:00 EventUFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2 DateApr 6, 2024 Record after24–5
Watch on YouTube UFC VEGAS 90 LIVE ALLEN VS CURTIS 2 LIVESTREAM & FULL FIGHT NIGHT COMPANION — THE MMA GURU
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Paul Craig via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 3 (0:38) at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig on November 18, 2023, taking his record to 23–5.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round3 · 0:38 EventUFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig DateNov 18, 2023 Record after23–5
Watch on YouTube Brendan Allen vs Paul Craig Full Fight Full HD - Art of Grappling — HIGH AS A KITE
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Bruno Silva via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (4:39) at UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria on June 24, 2023, taking his record to 22–5.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 4:39 EventUFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria DateJun 24, 2023 Record after22–5
Watch on YouTube BRENDAN ALLEN VS BRUNO SILVA FULL FIGHT UFC ON ABC 5 — VAASMMA
Fight Summary

Allen defeated André Muniz via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 3 (4:25) at UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen on February 25, 2023, taking his record to 21–5.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round3 · 4:25 EventUFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen DateFeb 25, 2023 Record after21–5
Watch on YouTube #UFCVegas82 Pelea Gratis: Allen vs Muniz — ufcespanol
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Krzysztof Jotko via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (4:17) at UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan on October 1, 2022, taking his record to 20–5.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 4:17 EventUFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan DateOct 1, 2022 Record after20–5
Watch on YouTube Krzysztof Jotko talks about fighting Brendan Allen, 10 years in UFC, Tito Ortiz and more — Sportskeeda MMA Originals
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Jacob Malkoun via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC 275 on June 11, 2022, taking his record to 19–5.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC 275 DateJun 11, 2022 Record after19–5
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Sam Alvey via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (2:10) at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland on February 5, 2022, taking his record to 18–5.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 2:10 EventUFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland DateFeb 5, 2022 Record after18–5
Watch on YouTube Brendan allen vs Sam alvey UFC Full fight — Rodriguinho
Fight Summary

Allen lost to Chris Curtis via TKO (punches and knees) in round 2 (1:58) at UFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo on December 4, 2021, taking his record to 17–5.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (punches and knees) Round2 · 1:58 EventUFC on ESPN: Font vs. Aldo DateDec 4, 2021 Record after17–5
Watch on YouTube Brendan ALLEN vs Chris CURTIS Full FIGHT UFC — amazing goose
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Punahele Soriano via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw on July 24, 2021, taking his record to 17–4.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw DateJul 24, 2021 Record after17–4
Watch on YouTube UFC Fight Night: Punahele "Puna" Soriano vs. Brendan Allen — Star-Advertiser
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Karl Roberson via Submission (ankle lock) in round 1 (4:55) at UFC 261 on April 24, 2021, taking his record to 16–4.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (ankle lock) Round1 · 4:55 EventUFC 261 DateApr 24, 2021 Record after16–4
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen lost to Sean Strickland via TKO (punches) in round 2 (1:32) at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos on November 14, 2020, taking his record to 15–4.

ResultLoss MethodTKO (punches) Round2 · 1:32 EventUFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos DateNov 14, 2020 Record after15–4
Watch on YouTube Brendan Allen VS Sean Strickland — KO & SUBMISSION
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Kyle Daukaus via Decision (unanimous) in round 3 (5:00) at UFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker on June 27, 2020, taking his record to 15–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round3 · 5:00 EventUFC on ESPN: Poirier vs. Hooker DateJun 27, 2020 Record after15–3
Watch on YouTube Brendan Allen vs Kyle Daukaus Full Fight Breakdown & What's Next! — MMA EXPERTS
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Tom Breese via TKO (elbows and punches) in round 1 (4:47) at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo on February 29, 2020, taking his record to 14–3.

ResultWin MethodTKO (elbows and punches) Round1 · 4:47 EventUFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo DateFeb 29, 2020 Record after14–3
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Kevin Holland via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (3:38) at UFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman on October 18, 2019, taking his record to 13–3.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 3:38 EventUFC on ESPN: Reyes vs. Weidman DateOct 18, 2019 Record after13–3
Watch on YouTube Kevin Holland: Fight vs Brendan Allen will be 'Boston Massacre' — BJPENNDOTCOM
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Aaron Jeffery via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (3:23) at Dana White's Contender Series 20 on July 16, 2019, taking his record to 12–3.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 3:23 EventDana White's Contender Series 20 DateJul 16, 2019 Record after12–3
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Moses Murrietta via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at LFA 61 on February 22, 2019, taking his record to 11–3.

ResultWin MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventLFA 61 DateFeb 22, 2019 Record after11–3
Watch on YouTube Moses Murrietta believes a win over LFA champion Brendan Allen earns him a UFC contract — Terphouse Inc
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Tim Hiley via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 3 (3:16) at LFA 50 on September 21, 2018, taking his record to 10–3.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round3 · 3:16 EventLFA 50 DateSep 21, 2018 Record after10–3
Watch on YouTube BRENDAN ALLEN vs TIM HILEY | *FULL FIGHT* | LFA MMA Fights — LFA Fights
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Larry Crowe via TKO (punches) in round 1 (2:06) at LFA 43 on June 22, 2018, taking his record to 9–3.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 2:06 EventLFA 43 DateJun 22, 2018 Record after9–3
Watch on YouTube PERFECT Left Hook Faceplant! Brendan Allen vs. Larry Crowe | LFA Fighting — LFA Fights
Fight Summary

Allen lost to Anthony Hernandez via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at LFA 32 on January 26, 2018, taking his record to 8–3.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventLFA 32 DateJan 26, 2018 Record after8–3
Watch on YouTube Brendan Allen vs. Fluffy Hernandez | Full Free Fight - LFA 32 Middle Weight Title Fight — Delinquent MMA
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Chris Harris via Submission (triangle choke) in round 2 (1:22) at LFA 18 on August 4, 2017, taking his record to 8–2.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (triangle choke) Round2 · 1:22 EventLFA 18 DateAug 4, 2017 Record after8–2
Watch on YouTube LFA 18 Brendan Allen vs Chris Harris — mma-analysis.ru
Fight Summary

Allen lost to Eryk Anders via Decision (unanimous) in round 5 (5:00) at LFA 14 on June 23, 2017, taking his record to 7–2.

ResultLoss MethodDecision (unanimous) Round5 · 5:00 EventLFA 14 DateJun 23, 2017 Record after7–2
Watch on YouTube The Fight House | Ep. #4 (Eryk Anders, Trevin Giles, Brendan Allen) — Jason Sutcliffe
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Jon Kirk via TKO (punches) in round 1 (2:46) at LFA 3 on February 10, 2017, taking his record to 7–1.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 2:46 EventLFA 3 DateFeb 10, 2017 Record after7–1
Watch on YouTube LFA MMA 3 | *Full Event* Featuring BRENDAN ALLEN vs JOE KIRK + WORLD TITLE fight — LFA Fights
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Sidney Wheeler via Submission (keylock) in round 2 (0:29) at Valor Fights 3 on December 2, 2016, taking his record to 6–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (keylock) Round2 · 0:29 EventValor Fights 3 DateDec 2, 2016 Record after6–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Matt Jones via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (3:34) at Mid City Fight Productions 2 on September 23, 2016, taking his record to 5–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 3:34 EventMid City Fight Productions 2 DateSep 23, 2016 Record after5–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Clovis Hancock via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (1:54) at Legacy FC 58 on July 22, 2016, taking his record to 4–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 1:54 EventLegacy FC 58 DateJul 22, 2016 Record after4–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Charlie Rader via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 1 (3:26) at World FC 52 on May 14, 2016, taking his record to 3–1.

ResultWin MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round1 · 3:26 EventWorld FC 52 DateMay 14, 2016 Record after3–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen lost to Trevin Giles via Submission (rear-naked choke) in round 2 (1:47) at Legacy FC 52 on March 25, 2016, taking his record to 2–1.

ResultLoss MethodSubmission (rear-naked choke) Round2 · 1:47 EventLegacy FC 52 DateMar 25, 2016 Record after2–1
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Kory Moegenburg via TKO (punches) in round 1 (4:03) at World FC 46 on January 9, 2016, taking his record to 2–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 4:03 EventWorld FC 46 DateJan 9, 2016 Record after2–0
No fight footage is available online for this bout.
Fight Summary

Allen defeated Zebulon Stroud via TKO (punches) in round 1 (4:40) at World FC 42 on August 22, 2015, taking his record to 1–0.

ResultWin MethodTKO (punches) Round1 · 4:40 EventWorld FC 42 DateAug 22, 2015 Record after1–0
Watch on YouTube WFC 42 | Brendan Allen Vs Zebulon Stroud Pro MMA August 22nd,2015 at the Belle Of Baton Rouge — World Fighting Championships

Career record from the fighter's Wikipedia record table; fight footage plays via the official YouTube embed from its original channel.

Analytics

Win Method Breakdown
27 WINS
  • KO/TKO6 · 22%
  • Submission14 · 52%
  • Decision7 · 26%
  • DQ/Other0 · 0%
Key Rates
Finish rate
74%
KO rate
22%
Submission rate
52%
Recent Form
W W W L L
P4P Ranking Movement

Not enough ranking history yet.

FighterStatus Score
59.60

Proprietary FighterStatus metric — not an official ranking.

UFC Career Stats Source: UFC.com
1.52Takedown avg
0.27Knockdown Avg
1.06Submission avg
3.75Sig. Str. Landed
58 %Takedown Defense
48 %Sig. Str. Defense
11:19Average fight time
3.78Sig. Str. Absorbed
Win by Method
DEC
7 (26%)
SUB
14 (52%)
KO/TKO
6 (22%)
Sig. Str. By Position
Clinch
63 (7%)
Ground
129 (15%)
Standing
656 (77%)
Career Totals
Takedowns Landed2
Sig. Strikes Landed848
Takedowns Attempted56
Sig. Strikes Attempted1618
Photo: UFC.com (promotional image) — © UFC · source
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