The No.8 ranked middleweight contender of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Brendan Allen has been a stellar fighter inside the octagon. Be it his athleticism or charisma, the 28-year-old American fighter has always been entertaining the fight fans around the globe.
With a seven-fight win streak, Brendan Allen is now gearing up to face the No.4 ranked middleweight contender, Nassourdine Imavov. The fight will be held as the co-main event of UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint-Denis on September 28, 2024, at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. However, Allen has had his fair share of losses in his professional career, and let us take a closer look at it.
Brendan Allen’s losses
Brendan Allen has had five losses in his professional MMA career. Allen has only lost to Trevin Giles, Eryk Anders, Anthony Hernandez, Sean Strickland, and Chris Curtis, respectively. Since making his UFC debut in 2019, Brendan Allen has only lost twice. His last loss was against Chris Curtis and Brendan Allen is currently on a seven-fight win streak.
Additionally, all the contenders that he lost in and out of the UFC are currently competing in the same promotion, and Allen is ranked above all of them except, Sean Strickland and Trevin Giles(who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship).
Brendan Allen vs. Trevin Giles
Brendan Allen had his first professional loss coming from Trevin Giles at Legacy FC on March 25, 2016, via a second-round submission.It was Brendan Allen’s third fight as a professional mixed martial artist.
Brendan Allen vs. Erik Anders
Erik Anders had a unanimous decision loss against Brendan Allen at LFA on June 23, 2017.
Brendan Allen vs. Anthony Hernandez
Brendan Allen faced Anthony Hernandez on January 26, 2018, at LFA, and lost the bout via a unanimous decision.
Brendan Allen vs. Sean Strickland
On November 14, 202, Brendan Allen faced Sean Strickland at UFC Fight Night: Felder vs. dos Anjos on November 14, 2020. It was Allen’s first loss in the UFC and was a second-round TKO by Strickland.
Brendan Allen vs. Chris Curtis
Brendan Allen had his last loss coming from Chris Curtis on December 4, 2021, at UFC Fight Night: Font vs. Aldo via a second-round TKO.
However at UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2, Brendan Allen avenged his previous loss by defeating Chris Cutis via a split decision on April 6, 2024.
FAQs on Brendan Allen's losses
A. Allen has only lost to Trevin Giles, Eryk Anders, Anthony Hernandez, Sean Strickland, and Chris Curtis, respectively.
A. Brendan Allen has had five losses in his professional MMA career.
A. Brendan Allen is 28 years old.
A. Brendan Allen is currently on a seven-fight win streak.
A. Brendan Allen is an American fighter.
