Brendan Allen successfully defended his position within the top five middleweight rankings at UFC Vegas 118, achieving a decisive win over Edmen Shahbazyan in the co-main event of the evening.
The initial round saw a measured pace, with neither fighter establishing a clear advantage. Shahbazyan demonstrated effective takedown defense as Allen attempted to bring the fight to the ground, but he struggled to land significant strikes throughout the first five minutes.
The second round followed a similar pattern, with Allen landing the more impactful blows. While Shahbazyan began to engage more actively, matching Allen in total significant strikes, Allen emerged from the first two rounds with a 2-0 lead on the scorecards.
The third round proved to be the most closely contested of the bout. However, a well-timed takedown by Allen in the closing moments secured his victory and solidified his place in the middleweight top five.
Official Result: Brendan Allen defeated Edmen Shahbazyan by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28).
Brendan Allen vs. Edmen Shahbazyan UFC Vegas 118 Fight Highlights
Brendan Allen successfully defended his top 5 middleweight ranking at UFC Vegas 118 with a dominant unanimous decision win over Edmen Shahbazyan. The fight was characterized by Allen’s consistent striking and a crucial late takedown that sealed his victory. Shahbazyan showed strong takedown defense initially but struggled to land impactful offense. Allen’s superior striking and a late takedown secured him the judges’ decision, keeping him firmly in the middleweight top 5.
