Brendan Allen took another step forward in his career on Saturday when he defeated Paul Craig in the UFC Fight Night 232 main event.
Allen (23-5 MMA, 11-2 UFC) extended his winning streak to five fights with a third-round submission victory over Craig (17-7-1 MMA, 9-7-1 UFC) in their middleweight headliner, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.
Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Allen beating Craig at UFC Fight Night 232.
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Damon Martin
Paul Craig out to “Victory Over the Sun” by Biffy Clyro
Brendan Allen to “Fireman” by Lil Wayne #UFCVegas82
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) November 19, 2023
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Bloody Elbow
Caposa
Ok this is getting good. Craig forces Allen to abandon the RNC with a calf slicer, sick
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) November 19, 2023
Megan Anderson
Chris Curtis
Paul Craig is way to comfortable being taken down and held on his back. 10-9 Allen #UFCVegas82
— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) November 19, 2023
Nick Baldwin
Good start for Allen. That round got real entertaining in the last couple minutes. 10-9.
— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) November 19, 2023
Diana Belbita
Phil Rowe
High level grappling in the main event! Crazy Jiu Jitsu exchanges !!! Allen vs Craig!!! #UFCvegas82
— Philip Rowe (@phillyfreshmma) November 19, 2023
Chris Curtis
Sean Sheehan
It’s ridiculous you can’t kick a grounded opponent in the head when you yourself are grounded.
— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) November 19, 2023
Terrance McKinney
Hyon Ko
Allen putting on a beating in Craig’s world. Elbows are making it bloody. Gotta be demoralizing to a point. #UFCVegas82
— Hyon Ko (@KoreanJohn_) November 19, 2023
Jed Meshew II
Paul Craig having wins over Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev is one of the great mysteries in MMA. #UFCVegas82
— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) November 19, 2023
Nick Baldwin
Allen dominated Round 2. Just brutalized Craig on the ground. 20-18. Somewhat close to a 10-8 there imo.
— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) November 19, 2023
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Terrance McKinney
That’s the only win that makes sense but by sub was the surprise
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) November 19, 2023
Alan Jouban
Caposa
Easy work for Brendan Allen. Not even competitive.
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) November 19, 2023
Belal Muhammad
John Gooden
Brendan Allen has to be spoken about as a potential future MW champ. Great performance #UFCVegas82
— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) November 19, 2023
Chris Curtis
What a weird Strategy. I don’t think Middleweight was the right move for Craig. Not a power puncher, very limited speed and durability on the feet. Just makes him a target for faster guys who’s cardio won’t fail. Good work @BrendanAllenMMA, fucking clean.
— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) November 19, 2023
Magan Anderson
Brendan Allen showing a very complete game tonight.. would love to see him against a top 10 ranked opponent next
Allen vs Hermansson maybe? #UFCVegas82
— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) November 19, 2023
Jon Anik
What else you want?!?! @BrendanAllenMMA is a significant problem for all 185ers. Title eliminator next at the very least! Congrats, B.A.! 🤫 🇺🇸
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) November 19, 2023
Michael Carroll
LONGEST ACTIVE UFC WIN STREAKS – Middleweight
6 – Dricus Du Plessis
5 – Brendan Allen
5 – Caio BorralhoWith an Allen submission:
LONGEST SUBMISSION STREAKS – UFC History
6 – Royce Gracie
5 – Demian Maia
4 – Charles Oliveira
4 – Brendan Allen
4 – Nate Diaz#UFCVegas82— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) November 19, 2023
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Bloody Elbow
“I need a no. 1 contender’s shot. I deserve it, I’ve earned it.” – Brendan Allen calls out, Whittaker, Cannonier and “Cumshot.” #UFCVegas82
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) November 19, 2023