Brendan Allen vs Paul Craig — Fight recap

Brendan Allen submitted Paul Craig via submission in the third round at 0:38 on November 18, 2023, extending his middleweight momentum with a dominant grappling display. Allen landed 32 of 43 significant strikes (74%) while converting both takedown attempts, controlling the fight for 7:58 total time and landing 26 head strikes with perfect accuracy on body work.

Craig managed only 6 of 14 significant strikes (42%) and failed to convert either of his two takedown attempts, recording minimal control time at 0:34. Allen's wrestling superiority dictated the entire affair, systematically breaking down Craig's defense until the submission became inevitable late in the third frame.

The victory solidifies Allen as a legitimate contender in the middleweight title picture.