Brendan "All In" Allen is a rising American mixed martial artist currently competing in the middleweight division of the UFC. Born on December 28, 1995, Allen began his professional career in MMA in 2015 and quickly earned a reputation due to his submission skills, particularly his rear-naked chokes. Prior to the UFC, Allen had fought for a number of regional promotions including the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he won the middleweight championship once.
He made his UFC debut in 2019, defeating Kevin Holland by submission. Since then, Allen has been on the rise, winning a number of fights, including some highlight-reel finishes against names such as André Muniz, Bruno Silva, and Krzysztof Jotko. He has won several Performance of the Night bonuses and as of September 2024, is ranked #8 in the division with a record of 24-5-0. His next fight is scheduled against Nassourdine Imavov at UFC Fight Night on September 28, 2024.
Brendan Allen Kids
Brendan Allen is married to Suzette Allen and they are parents of two daughters, Brenleigh Allen, and Emme Lyn Allen. The first daughter, Brenleigh, was born in November 2019, and Emme Lyn in November 2021. Brendan often shares a peek into his family life through his social media platforms, showing his softer side outside the octagon.
Brendan Allen UFC Career
Brendan Allen faced Kevin Holland after his original opponent, Eric Spicely, pulled out of his scheduled UFC debut on October 18, 2019. He then won the fight via a second-round submission. Allen's rise up the ranks continued with a TKO victory over Tom Breese in February 2020 and followed that up with a unanimous decision against Kyle Daukaus in June 2020. He was set to face Ian Heinisch twice that year, but Heinisch pulled out of both bouts, which gave way for a catch-weight fight against Sean Strickland. Allen would go on to lose the bout via TKO in the second round.
Allen picked himself up with submission wins over Karl Roberson in 2021 and by unanimous decision against Punahele Soriano, then lost to Chris Curtis later that year. Since 2022, Allen has never lost a fight and has wins over formidable opponents like André Muniz, Bruno Silva, Paul Craig, and Chris Curtis.
FAQs on Brendan Allen's kids
A. Brendan Allen is a father to two children.
A. Brendan Allen has two daughters who go by the names Brenleigh Allen and Emme Lyn Allen.
A. As of September 2024, Brendan Allen is 28 years old.
A. Brendan Allen fights in the middleweight division of the UFC.
