UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Teixeira- Ian Heinisch vs Brendan Allen: Prediction and Analysis

The second fight on the main card for UFC Vegas 13 will see a middleweight tussle of epic proportions. Ian Heinisch and Brendan Allen are tasked with keeping things rolling, and their fight is bookmarked for a ‘Fight of the Night’ contender. Both men have dynamite in their hands and they certainly aren’t gun-shy to pull the trigger.

The UFC’s middleweight division’s arguably one of the hottest as it stands given the talent that bursting at the seams. Israel Adesanya’s presence in the division has brought about renewed attention, and fans are excited to see the 185-pounders clash. Moreover, a fan-friendly fighting style coupled with a hunger for chasing finishes is a winning combination in the matchmaker’s eyes.

UFC middleweight’s: Ian Heinisch vs Brendan Allen

‘The Hurricane’ has gone 1-2 in his last three fights and is coming off a TKO win over Gerald Meerschaert at UFC 250. The definitive first-round KO win went a long way in elevating his profile in the division. Furthermore, Heinisch has a lethal mixture of reckless abandonment coupled with laser-like precision.

Ever since making his way through Dana White’s Contender Series back in July 2018, Ian has been a fighter to look out for. Despite the back-to-back losses to Derek Brunson and Omari Akhmedov, he was able to hold his own. His cerebral pressuring style is definitely something that will keep Allen on his toes.

Brendan ‘All In’ Allen is on a 7-fight win streak and is unbeaten inside the UFC as it currently stands. The 24-year-old has certainly lived up to the potential he’d shown on the Contender Series, and he’ll look to carry it forward. Furthermore, he’s well-sized for the division and has one of the best arsenals out of the current crop of contenders.

MMA pundits and fans have lauded Allen’s approach to his career, given the fact that he spent time accruing experience. Prior to joining the UFC’s roster, he had a lengthy and successful stint in LFA. The experience he’s garnered has already begun producing fruit, and he’s already looked at a title challenger.

Prediction: Brendan Allen to claim a third-round RNC