‘I’ve Checked Every Single Box’

Brendan Allen believes he’s subsequent in line for a title shot within the middleweight division ought to he defeat Nassourdine Imavov. Allen is about to battle Imavov this weekend on Sep. 28 at UFC Fight Night: Mociano vs Saint Denis in Paris. The bout is the co-main occasion in a battle that can shake up the middleweight rankings.

‘All In’ Allen is presently ranked because the No. 8 middleweight within the division whereas Imavov sits at No. 4 within the rankings. A win for Brendan Allen can put him within the prime 5 and doubtlessly arrange a title shot. He’s presently on a seven-fight win streak along with his final two victories coming in opposition to the likes of Chris Curtis and Paul Craig.

Brendan Allen Believes he’s up subsequent

In a latest interview, Allen talked about his potential title shot probabilities, “Ideally talking, if I’m going on the market and beat Imavov, particularly if I end Imavov inside three rounds in his hometown, in entrance of his folks, I believe I’ve checked each single field aside from one: to battle for the title,” he acknowledged.

Whereas a giant win over Imavov may arrange a possible title shot, the highest of the middleweight division is presently energetic and he could have to attend in line.

Present champion Dricus Du Plessis is projected to battle former champion Sean Strickland (No.1). Robert Whittaker (No. 3) is about to battle Khamzat Chimaev (No. 12) in what could possibly be a title eliminator matchup. On prime of that Brazilian Caio Borralho (No. 5) is coming off a extremely spectacular victory in opposition to Jared Cannonier.

If Brendan Allen hopes to battle for a title, he could have to attend it out or take one other battle ought to he defeat Imavov.

Defeating Imavov will likely be no straightforward process for Brendan Allen as ‘The Sniper’ is coming off wins in opposition to Jared Cannonier and Roman Dolidze. Allen is hoping to increase his present profitable streak in Paris in addition to defeating Imavov in his house nation. In line with DraftKings Sportsbook, Nassourdine Imavov (-220) sits as the favourite whereas Brendan Allen (+180) is a slight underdog.