Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan in his last bout, extending his Ultimate Fighting Championship winning streak to four. The victory strengthened “All In”’s case for a title shot and raised the possibility of a clash with his friend, Chimaev. However, Allen said they have an agreement governing a potential matchup.
Brendan Allen explains title-only fight agreement with Khamzat Chimaev
Allen discussed the arrangement during an appearance on MMA Junkie Radio, saying their friendship wouldn’t prevent them from sharing the Octagon in a championship bout.
“We have the agreement that we’re not going to fight each other unless it’s for gold,” Allen said. “So, if it’s for the belt, then we’re gonna fight. Fighting for the belt changes my life, and it changes my family’s. Everyone that I’ve ever come in contact with knows that about me: if it’s for a belt, there’s no questions that’s gonna be asked from my end.”
Chimaev suffered his first professional defeat in May, losing the UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland at UFC 328. “Borz” has sought a rematch, but Nassourdine Imavov appears positioned to receive the next title shot. Meanwhile, Allen called out former champion Dricus Du Plessis after beating Duncan at UFC Vegas 122.