Brendan
Allen says he and Khamzat
Chimaev have agreed to fight each other only if a title is on
the line.
Allen submitted Christian
Leroy Duncan in his last bout, extending his
Ultimate Fighting Championship winning streak to four. The
victory strengthened “All In”’s case for a title shot and raised
the possibility of a clash with his friend, Chimaev. However, Allen
said they have an agreement governing a potential matchup.
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Brendan Allen explains title-only fight agreement with Khamzat
Chimaev
Allen discussed the arrangement during an appearance on MMA Junkie
Radio, saying their friendship wouldn’t prevent them from sharing
the Octagon in a championship bout.
“We have the agreement that we’re not going to fight each other
unless it’s for gold,” Allen said. “So, if it’s for the belt, then
we’re gonna fight. Fighting for the belt changes my life, and it
changes my family’s. Everyone that I’ve ever come in contact with
knows that about me: if it’s for a belt, there’s no questions
that’s gonna be asked from my end.”
Chimaev suffered his first professional defeat in May, losing the
UFC middleweight title to Sean
Strickland at
UFC 328. “Borz” has sought a rematch, but Nassourdine
Imavov appears positioned to receive the next title shot.
Meanwhile, Allen called out former champion Dricus Du
Plessis after beating Duncan at
UFC Vegas 122.