The main event pits middleweight standout Brendan Allen against Chris Curtis in a rematch of their initial encounter in December 2021. The narrative of the matchup is as clear as day — Allen yearning for vindication, while the indomitably determined Curtis endeavors to replicate their previous bout’s outcome. When the pair last crossed paths, “The Action Man” secured a Round 2 technical knockout. Allen, perennially earmarked as a prospective challenger, has demonstrated the synthesis of his skills in recent fights, catapulting him up the divisional hierarchy in consequence. Will Curtis stop the ascending middleweight or will Allen continue on his streaking path by vanquishing the loss to the 36-year-old are questions that will be answered when the pair throw down on April 6 at the Apex. Before that, let’s take a look at some statistical intricacies that bind the fighters together:
7: With seven finishes, Allen occupies the No. 9 spot in the middleweight rankings for most finishes in history.
6: Allen occupies the second spot on the 185-pound ladder for most submission wins with six to his credit.
5: “All In” is also ninth on the list for best win streak, having rattled off five wins between February 2022 and November 2023.
54%: Allen exhibits 54% striking accuracy which complements his submission-heavy approach.
46%: Allen exhibits commendable defense, highlighted by the 46% significant strike defense inside the UFC Octagon.
5.96: Curtis lands an average of 5.96 strikes per minute, which goes to show that he likes to be a busy fighter with high output.
53%: Curtis has a penchant for avoiding significant strikes launched by opponents, exhibiting a 53% significant strike defense.
92.3%: Perhaps the most impressive metric, Curtis commands a staggering 92.3% takedown defense rate, which is the eighth best on the UFC roster.