Middleweight#5 RankedACTIVE
Brendan Allen
25-7
2 Win Streak
Age
29
Height
6'2"
Weight
185 lbs
Reach
75"
Avg Fight Time
10:38
Gym
Kill Cliff FC
UFC Record
14-4(18 bouts)
Wins By
2 KO 7 Sub 5 Dec
Losses By
2 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R1 4R2 2R3 6R4 1R5 1
Last 5
LLWWW
Finish Rate
76%
Bonuses
4
Style
MMA
Location
Beaufort, United States
Last Fight2025-10-18
Rd
W - Reinier de Ridder
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Brendan AllenSubmissionR3 1:44· Arm Triangle From Mount
Fight History
LOSS
AH
vs Anthony Hernandez
UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Song· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
NI
vs Nassourdine Imavov
UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CC
vs Chris Curtis
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2· 2025-09-27
Decision - Split
R5 5:00
Decision - Split·R5 5:00
WIN
PC
vs Paul Craig
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Craig· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 0:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 0:38
WIN
BS
vs Bruno Silva
UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:39
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:39
WIN
AM
vs Andre Muniz
UFC Fight Night: Muniz vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R3 4:25
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:25
WIN
KJ
vs Krzysztof Jotko
UFC Fight Night: Dern vs. Yan· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R1 4:17
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R1 4:17
WIN
TB
vs Tom Breese
UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head On Ground
R1 4:47
KO/TKOPunches to Head On Ground·R1 4:47
WIN
Rd
vs Reinier de Ridder
UFC Fight Night: De Ridder vs. Allen· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
to Corner stoppage between rounds
R4 5:00
KO/TKOto Corner stoppage between rounds·R4 5:00
WIN
KH
vs Kevin Holland
UFC Fight Night: Reyes vs. Weidman· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 3:38
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 3:38
WIN
SA
vs Sam Alvey
UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland· 2025-09-27
Submission
Rear Naked Choke
R2 2:10
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:10
LOSS
CC
vs Chris Curtis
UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Knees to Body In Clinch
R2 1:58
KO/TKOKnees to Body In Clinch·R2 1:58
WIN
PS
vs Punahele Soriano
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
SS
vs Sean Strickland
UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. Dos Anjos· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 1:32
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 1:32
WIN
KD
vs Kyle Daukaus
UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Hooker· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MV
vs Marvin Vettori
UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3· 2025-07-19
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JM
vs Jacob Malkoun
UFC 275: Teixeira vs. Prochazka· 2022-06-11
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
KR
vs Karl Roberson
UFC 261: Usman vs. Masvidal 2· 2021-04-24
Submission
Ankle Lock On Ground
R1 4:55
SubmissionAnkle Lock On Ground·R1 4:55
Fighter Archetype
Submission Artist
Back-Taker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.9/min
Grappling
1.65 TD
Defense
48%
⚖️Brendan adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 53% striking and 41% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
44 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+67% vs div avg
68%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Elbows
59%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
41%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
39%
⭐Other
Rear Naked Choke
34%
🦵Leg Strike
Leg Kicks
32%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (68%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (127%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 241% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
2
22% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
7
78% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (2 techniques)
Punches to Head On Ground
#11
50% of KOs
to
Corner stoppage between rounds
#21
50% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 7 total finishes)
From Back Control
Rear Naked Choke
#16
86% of subs
Other
Ankle Lock On Ground
#21
14% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 78% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
- 🎯🎯 Signature KO: Punches to Head On Ground (1x, 50% of KOs). Opponents specifically game-plan for this threat.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Rear Naked Choke and Ankle Lock On Ground. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Grappling-dominant strategy with striking opportunities. Prefers ground control to finishing.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.🔥
Finisher: 76% of wins end in finish (5 KO + 14 subs).Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
53%
Average
Division Rank#20 of 46
0%100%
Striking Defense
48%
Average
Division Rank#34 of 46
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
51% acc77%
Clinch
70% acc6%
Ground
75% acc17%
Striking Differential-0.11/min
3.85 landed/min3.96 absorbed/min
3.85
Landed/Min
3.96
Absorbed/Min
0.31
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed737
Sig. Strikes Attempted1387
Key Insights
Brendan is a distance-first striker, with 78% of output at range.
Primarily a headhunter with 65% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Distance-dominant: 77% of output at range with 51% accuracy.
Effective ground striker: 17% from ground at 75% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
Division Rank#18 of 46
0%100%
TD Defense
57%
Above Avg
Division Rank#35 of 46
0%100%
TD Success Rate
4%
Landed
2
Defended
49
Total
51
1.65
TD / 15min
1.18
Sub / 15min
2
TD Landed
51
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
42
Landed
102
Attempted
41%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
15 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
53%
R2
20%
R3
20%
Key Insights
Moderate TD threat at 1.65/15min.
Active submission threat (1.18/15min).
Prolific submission hunter: 15 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,474
1.05
Ratio
Absorbed
1,410
Chin Rating
GoodKD Exchange
8/4
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
32.5
Moderate
Strikes/Min
4.9
Standing %
71%
R3 vs R1 Output
102%
Key Insights
🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.
⚙️ High engagement score (32.5) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 18 fights
R1 Control
1:44
R2 Control
1:08
R3 Control
1:06
R1 to Final
-4%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Shifts to headhunting late (+14.0pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+14.0pp
Body
-6.7pp
Leg
-7.3pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-7.3pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
Championship Rounds
Based on 2 five-round fights
Rounds 1-3 Avg
16.7
sig strikes / round
Rounds 4-5 Avg
14.0
sig strikes / round
Output Change
84%
R4-5 vs R1-3
Slight Fade
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#25
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#30
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Accuracy
#20
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#34
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#24
of 46
🥉 Mid-range
Takedowns
#20
of 46
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#9
of 46
🥇 Top 25%
Damage Ratio
#36
of 46
📉 Below Average
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
3033
ChampionshipCareer-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
0
/ 8
0% Win Rate
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights