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 Combat Evening: 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 at present 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 at present on a seven-fight win streak together with his final two victories coming towards 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 possibilities, “Ideally talking, if I am going on the market and beat Imavov, particularly if I end Imavov inside three rounds in his hometown, in entrance of his folks, I feel I’ve checked each single field apart from one: to battle for the title,” he acknowledged.
Whereas an enormous win over Imavov may arrange a possible title shot, the highest of the middleweight division is at present lively and he might 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 might be a title eliminator matchup. On prime of that Brazilian Caio Borralho (No. 5) is coming off a very spectacular victory towards Jared Cannonier.
If Brendan Allen hopes to battle for a title, he might have to attend it out or take one other battle ought to he defeat Imavov.

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