Brendan Allen wants nothing but the best his next time out.
The top UFC Middleweight fought down the ladder, defending his #6 ranking against the oncoming Chris Curtis in the main event of UFC Vegas 90 on Saturday. After five rounds of action, it was Allen who got the split decision nod and now he trails only the champ Dricus Du Plessis for the second-longest winning streak at middleweight (6).
Brendan Allen Calls His Shot for Gold After UFC Vegas 90 Win
Seven-straight wins altogether for the American, Allen believes he’s done enough to potentially fight for gold against Du Plessis or a title eliminator with former champ Sean Strickland to get there.
“I want the champion, of course,” Allen said on the UFC Vegas 90 post-fight show. “I personally feel, again, this is above my pay grade, but I personally feel Sean should have the title shot next over someone like Izzy, which that’s the word on the street. I think Izzy’s coming off a loss. I think Sean was the champion. He definitely took the belt from the champion, and I don’t feel that ‘Dickus’ [Dricus] has took the belt from him. I don’t think he took the belt from Sean. I think Sean won that fight. But again, above my pay grade.
“So, if I go out there, I beat…
