‘Because he’s a b*tch’: Brendan Allen explains why Dricus du Plessis fight wasn’t made
MMA Fighting • • general
Key Points:
- Brendan Allen revealed that a fight with former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis was nearly finalized but fell through due to du Plessis allegedly being injured, though Allen doubts the legitimacy of the injury.
- After waiting for months and requesting other opponents, Allen accepted a bout against unranked Edmen Shahbazyan for UFC Vegas 118, despite the matchup surprising many given Shahbazyan's unranked status.
- Allen emphasized his desire to stay active, make money, and improve his career rather than wait for ideal fights, highlighting his motivation to provide for his family and seize opportunities.
- Allen plans to dominate Shahbazyan both standing and on the ground, aiming to showcase his skills and send a message to the middleweight division regardless of the fight's ranking implications.
- Shahbazyan enters the fight on a three-fight win streak and was a late replacement after his original opponent, Jun Yong Park, withdrew due to injury.