Brendan Allen vs Krzysztof Jotko — Fight recap

Brendan Allen submitted Krzysztof Jotko via submission in the first round at 4:17 on October 1, 2022. Allen's grappling prowess proved decisive as he converted his only takedown attempt at 100 percent efficiency and controlled the action for 2:24 of the opening frame.

Both fighters landed 3 significant strikes apiece at 50 percent accuracy, but Allen's ability to dictate positioning and secure the takedown set up the finish. Jotko offered minimal offensive resistance on the mat, recording zero takedown attempts and failing to mount any submission threats.

Allen's dominant wrestling and ground control—combined with his superior control time advantage of nearly a minute—allowed him to implement his submission game and end the bout decisively. The victory reinforced Allen's status as a middleweight threat with well-rounded credentials and positioned him for a step up in competition.