Following his dominant performance at UFC Jacksonville, middleweight contender Brendan Allen has raised eyebrows with his bold statements about the 185-pound division.

On the other hand – speculation has been swirling around Swedish UFC star Khamzat Chimaev‘s next opponent since his absence from the octagon after defeating Kevin Holland last year. However, it seems that Allen might be the one stepping up to face Chimaev in his highly anticipated UFC middleweight debut.

‘All In’ recently claimed a dominant first-round submission victory against Bruno Silva at UFC Jacksonville, leading to questions about his future opponents during the post-fight press conference.

Brendan Allen’s fearless challenge to Chimaev and the Middleweight ‘Elites’

In a display of unwavering confidence, Brendan Allen made it clear that he is willing to face anyone in the middleweight division. When questioned about the possibility of a matchup against Khamzat Chimaev, Allen boldly declared,

“If that’s what he[Khamzat] wants, he can come get it. I don’t care. Anyone can get it. Khamzat, Cannonier, Vettori, anyone, they can all get it. I don’t care.”

This fearless challenge showcases Allen’s determination to prove himself against the top contenders and establish his position as a force to be reckoned with in the division.

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Allen further emphasized his confidence by dismissing the notion of Chimaev’s grappling abilities, stating, “What – he’s gonna try to take me down? Congratulations, you can take me down. I jump guard, but what are you gonna do with it? I’m a different beast – on my back, on top, it doesn’t matter.” These remarks highlight Allen’s belief in his own skills and his readiness to face any challenge that comes his way.

A hint of things to come: ‘All In’ vs ‘Borz’ in the making?

During the post-fight press conference, when asked if a fight against Chimaev was in the works, Allen intriguingly replied, “I plead the fifth. I fear no man, I turn down no fight.” This hint has ignited excitement among fans, leading them to believe that Allen might indeed be on the verge of a showdown with the rising star of the division.

With his fearless attitude and willingness to face anyone, Allen has issued a strong statement to the entire 185-pound division. As fight fans eagerly await official announcements, the anticipation for Brendan Allen’s next bout continues to grow. With uncertainty around Chimaev’s return to the ring, the bold remarks from Allen surely set the stage for something big. But will the fighters deliver? Only time will tell.

If his recent performance and confident demeanor are any indication, Allen’s journey to the top promises to be a thrilling one, as he aims to make his mark on the UFC middleweight division.

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