Brendan Allen Beats Marvin Vettori at UFC 318
| Fighter | Brendan Allen | Marvin Vettori |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 24-5 (12-2 UFC) | 19-6-1 (9-5-1 UFC) |
| Age | 28 | 30 |
| Height | 6’2″ | 6’0″ |
| Reach | 75″ | 74″ |
| Gym | Kill Cliff FC | Kings MMA |
Brendan Allen defeated Marvin Vettori by unanimous decision at UFC 318 on July 19, 2025. The judges scored the middleweight bout 30–27, 30–27 and 29–28, settling a matchup that had first been booked for UFC Fight Night 240 in April 2024 before Vettori withdrew with an injury.
The rescheduled matchup
The fighters’ rivalry intensified after a confrontation at PFL 8 in August 2024. That incident generated calls for the UFC to rebook the bout, and the matchup eventually took place in New Orleans. Allen won the decision and extended his run of success over Vettori.
Allen wins the decision
The casino-floor altercation was part of the build-up, but the official result came from their later fight in the Octagon: a unanimous decision for Allen.
The earlier cancellation left the fighters’ public dispute unresolved for more than a year. Their eventual bout took place on a numbered UFC card in New Orleans, giving the matchup a larger platform than the canceled UFC APEX main event. Allen’s decision win completed the rivalry inside the cage after the casino-floor confrontation.
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