With the main event for UFC Fight Night Vegas 70 canceled, the new main event saw Andre Muniz take on Brendan Allen. The fight in the UFC’s middleweight division saw two promising prospects take each other on to climb up the rankings. Muniz was ranked 11th in the division before the fight and was looking to break into the top 10 of the middleweight rankings. Whereas, Brendan “All In” Allen was there to stop ‘Sergipano’. Both fighters fought their hearts out and made sure to entertain the fans who were disappointed by the fight cancelation and a lackluster prior fight.
Official Result: Brendan Allen Wins via Submission (RNC), Round 3 (4:25).
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Brendan Allen came into the fight with a three-fight win streak. The Brazilian on the other hand had a 9-fight win streak. Muniz had a 3-inch advantage as he was the favorite to win the fight. However, that was not the case as Allen utilized his game plan and did not give his counterpart any chance in the bout.
Fans and UFC fighters react to Brendan Allen submitting Andre Muniz at UFC Vegas 70
Round one started with both fighters not looking for an early takedown. Allen looked confident standing up at the start of the round. Muniz also failed to takedown Allen in the middle of the round. Both fighters had their moments in a close hard fought round.
The second round started just like the first round as both fighters showcased their striking prowess. The first takedown happened in the middle of the round by the Brazilian. However, Allen reversed the grappling exchange and ended up on top for the rest of the fight.
The third and final round started with both fighters looking conservative in their takedown approach at the start of the round. However, Allen took the Brazilian down in the round and got into a good position on the ground. Furthermore, Allen secured a win with 30 seconds left with a Rare Naked Choke.
The fans and the fighters had some of the best reactions on the internet.
Wow. Who has Brendan Allen’s subbing Andre Muniz in the 3rd?! Gigantic.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) February 26, 2023
Future champ this kid is good everywhere
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 26, 2023
Brendan Allen taps out Andre Muniz with a rear-naked choke in the third round at #UFCVegas70
This is what Brendan told me prior to the fight:
:He has a couple of tricky moves that he does but overall I think my jiu-jitsu is just as good if not better, especially in this sport”
— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) February 26, 2023
Wow. Brendan fucking Allen subs Muniz. That is impressive as hell
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) February 26, 2023
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The fans have given their honest opinion on the fight. Furthermore, the fighters were also delighted to see a dominant performance in the main event of Fight Night.
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