Brendan Allen definitely made his case for a No. 1 contender battle at 185 kilos after dominating Paul Craig from start-to-finish in Saturday’s UFC Vegas 82 headliner.
Allen earned a third-round submission win over Craig in the primary occasion of UFC Vegas 82 on the UFC APEX in Las Vegas. It was all Allen from the opening spherical, as he used a dominant grappling assault, together with mixing in some nasty elbows and ground-and-pound to be able to chip away on the harmful Craig earlier than getting the faucet.
Try how UFC execs reacted to Allen’s victory — and in some circumstances, Craig’s recreation plan — following the bout.
Paul Craig is technique to snug being taken down and held on his again. 10-9 Allen #UFCVegas82
— Chris Curtis The Motion Man (@Actionman513) November 19, 2023
20-18 Brendan Allen. Actually considering Paul Craig is straight up pulling a grappling Homer Simpson. Daring Technique Cotton.#UFCVegas82
— Chris Curtis The Motion Man (@Actionman513) November 19, 2023
That’s the one win that is smart however by sub was the shock
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) November 19, 2023
What a bizarre Technique. I do not suppose Middleweight was the proper transfer for Craig. Not an influence puncher, very restricted pace and sturdiness on the ft. Simply makes him a goal for quicker guys who’s cardio will not fail. Good work @BrendanAllenMMA, fucking clear.
— Chris Curtis The Motion Man (@Actionman513) November 19, 2023
