Brendan Allen vs Chris Curtis — Fight recap

Brendan Allen defeated Chris Curtis via split decision after five rounds on April 6, 2024, in a competitive middleweight bout that hinged on wrestling control and output efficiency. Allen landed 112 significant strikes at 50% accuracy while successfully executing 6 of 13 takedown attempts, accumulating 6:05 of control time that proved decisive in the judges' eyes.

Curtis countered with 124 significant strikes at 51% accuracy and slightly higher striking volume, but his inability to secure any takedowns left him reliant on striking alone. Allen's wrestling base and cage control in the later rounds separated the two fighters despite Curtis's marginal striking advantage, as the split decision reflected the fight's closeness.

The victory positions Allen as a viable contender in the middleweight rankings while Curtis faces questions about his path forward against top-tier grapplers.