UFC 318: Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen

Marvin “The Italian Dream” Vettori entered UFC 318 looking to end a rough streak, while Brendan “All In” Allen aimed to shake off his own two-fight skid. From the opening bell, both fighters showed fire—Allen mixing leg kicks and jabs, and Vettori countering with sharp low kicks and straights. Early on, Allen secured a takedown and worked for back control, leaving Vettori with a bloody nose by the round’s midpoint. The tone was set for a gritty, high-volume scrap.

The middle rounds saw neither man backing down. In Round 2, Allen caught Vettori with a straight right and a powerful combination against the cage. Though Vettori absorbed the pressure, he responded with a solid overhand left. Both landed heavy leather—Vettori with slicing jabs and Allen with punishing body shots. It was a heated stand-up battle, with Allen edging the pace.

Round 3 had the crowd roaring as both threw big punches and low kicks. Allen pressed forward relentlessly, pinning Vettori to the cage with a flurry of volume. Vettori, enduring blows, connected with a strong left, but Allen kept control, landing combinations and a key takedown near the end. It was a back-and-forth conclusion fitting of this rivalry.

After three intense rounds, the judges awarded a unanimous decision to **Brendan Allen** (30‑27, 30‑27, 29‑28), earning him a major statement win against a former title contender. In his post-fight remarks, Allen thanked UFC and promised to “never lose in my home state” and “beat any middleweight when I’m on,” as he looked to climb the rankings.