The UFC is back in action tonight live from Las Vegas, Nevada. Up next, rising prospect Brendan Allen (15-3) and Sean Strickland (21-3-1) face off at a catchweight of 195lbs. UFC Vegas 14 is live on ESPN+.
Round 1
Both fighters come out in the orthodox stance but Allen seems much more aggressive from the get-go. After landing a couple of leg kicks, he attempts a high kick and lands a body blow right after. Strickland looks composed retreating, he catches a kick from Allen and takes him down immediately. Strickland lands a big elbow before Allen manages to scramble back to his feet. After a brief clinch exchange, both fighters are back in the middle of the cage. Allen lands a beautiful combination after a stiff jab rattles his opponent. He looks to keep pressuring Strickland. He lands a beautiful left hook but Strickland eats it and comes back with some punches of his own. Both fighters exchange in the pocket as the round ends.
10-9 Allen
Round 2
Different round but same strategy from Allen, he comes out very aggressively but he walks onto some heavy shots from Strickland. Strickland catches Allen with a big right hand and appears to hurt him badly. He follows him along the fence and drops him, the referee has to stop it. It’s all over!
Official results: Sean Strickland defeats Brendan Allen by TKO at 1m32s of the 2nd round.
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