UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Curtis 2
Get ready to witness a clash of titans as the electrifying atmosphere of the UFC returns with the highly anticipated 2024 UFC Fight Night between Allen vs Curtis 2!
Brendan Allen vs Chris Curtis
Brendan Allen, sitting pretty at No. 6 in the middleweight ranks, was all set to throw down with Marvin Vettori, the No. 5 contender. But hold up, Vettori bailed on March 14, leaving the door wide open for Chris Curtis to step in. And get this, Curtis already knocked out Allen back in 2021. Talk about a grudge match! Now, Allen's all about that grappling game. Dude's got some serious skills on the ground and most of his wins come from choking fools out. And at just 28, he's got youth on his side.
On the flip side, we've got Chris Curtis, who's no slouch in the defence department. He's a tough nut to crack when it comes to takedowns. But he's had a bit of trouble with guys who can move around the ring better. Still, with the smaller octagon at the Apex, he's got a better shot at trapping his opponent. Plus, Allen might wanna keep his distance and stick to kicking, but he's got this habit of getting into close scrapes. That's where Curtis shines, with his sharp boxing skills, heavy fists and iron chin. Plus, at 36, Curtis brings some serious experience to the table.
Curtis has gone the full 15 minutes in 4 of his last 6 fights so I'm expecting a long & hard-fought fight between these two on Sunday.
UFC Record
Allen has a consistent 23-5 record thus far. Curtis is a veteran of the UFC with a 31-10 record.
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Alexander Hernandez vs Damon Jackson
Okay, so Hernandez hasn't had the best run lately, going 1-3 in his last four fights. The odds are in his favour this time around, but let's not count our chickens before they hatch. Dude's got a habit of eating a lot of strikes and he's all about moving forward – sometimes straight into punches. In his last fight, Algeo just let him walk right into some jabs and kicks and it wasn't pretty. Plus, Hernandez's offence is kinda basic and he hasn't exactly been lighting up the scoreboard lately. At 31, with a UFC record of 14-7, he's gotta step up his game if he wants to come out on top.
Now, Jackson's had a rough patch too, dropping two fights in a row. Sure, he had a killer streak of four wins, but lately, things haven't been going his way. Losing to Ige is one thing, but his loss to Quarantillo was a head-scratcher, especially after Quarantillo's last lacklustre performance. Watching Jackson's last couple of fights, he's looking a bit slower than Hernandez. But hey, he might have some tricks up his sleeve in the clinching game against the fence. At 35, with a record of 22-6-1, he's got experience on his side, but will it be enough to turn things around?
Tough one to pick with both guys out of form. So I like the chances of the Over
UFC Record
Hernandez is 14-7 in his UFC career. Meanwhile, Jackson holds a 22-6-1 record.
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Morgan Charriere vs Jose Mariscal
This dude's 28 and already stacking up a UFC record of 19-9-1. Charriere's all about quality over quantity – he might not throw a ton of strikes, but when he does, you better believe they count. Plus, he's been on a KO streak, taking out his last three opponents with some nasty body kicks. His UFC debut? Pure fire. He looked faster, threw more punches and scored a first-round KO win. With UFC camps backing him up, Charriere's only gonna get better from here. I'm putting my money on him to climb the ranks and break into the top 15 soon. But hey, it's gonna be a close fight, so I'm not going all in on Charriere just yet.
Now, Mariscal's a whole different breed. He's known for his brawling style and tough-as-nails attitude. In his UFC debut against Trevor Peek, he showed why he's one to watch, scoring a solid win. His next fight against Jack Jenkins was a bit of a rollercoaster. Jenkins had some sharp strikes that gave Mariscal trouble in the first round, but a second-round injury handed Mariscal the W. Now, facing off against Charriere? That's gonna be a challenge. Mariscal's got skills, no doubt, but Charriere's no pushover. At 31, with a UFC record of 15-6, Mariscal's got the experience, but will it be enough to take down Charriere?
The odds are pretty close but Charriere just looks to be in better form at the moment and should take this one.
UFC Record
Charriere has a 19-9-1 record at the moment. Mariscal holds a 15-6 overall record.
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