MMA Match Preview: Marvin Vettori (19-8-1) vs. Brendan Allen (24-7)

Fight Details

Event: UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3

Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025

Time: 9:00 PM ET (Prelim Card)

Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana

Weight Class: Middleweight (185 lbs / 83.9 kg)

Broadcast: Pay-Per-View (PPV)

Fighter Profiles

Fighter	Marvin Vettori	Brendan Allen
Nickname	“The Italian Dream”	“All In”
Record	19-8-1	24-7-0
Age	31	29
Height	6’0″	6’2″
Reach	74″	75″
Stance	Southpaw	Orthodox
Gym	Kings MMA	Kill Cliff FC
UFC Rank	#14 Middleweight	#10 Middleweight

Vettori is known for his durability—none of his eight losses have come by finish.

Allen is a submission specialist with 5 finishes in his last 7 wins, including victories over Andre Muniz and Bruno Silva.

Recent Form & Momentum

Marvin Vettori – Last 5 Fights

Loss vs. Roman Dolidze (Mar 2025)

Loss vs. Jared Cannonier (Jun 2023)

Loss vs. Robert Whittaker (Sep 2022)

Win vs. Paulo Costa (Oct 2021)

Loss vs. Israel Adesanya (Jun 2021)

Brendan Allen – Last 5 Fights

Loss vs. Anthony Hernandez (Apr 2025)

Loss vs. Nassourdine Imavov (Sep 2024)

Win vs. Paul Craig (Jul 2023)

Win vs. Bruno Silva (May 2023)

Win vs. Andre Muniz (Feb 2023)

Allen is looking to bounce back from a two-fight skid, while Vettori has dropped three of his last four.

Key Matchup Factors

Durability vs. Finishing Ability: Vettori has never been finished, but Allen has 13 submission wins and thrives in scrambles.

Striking Volume: Vettori averages 4.56 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy.

Grappling Edge: Allen’s takedown accuracy sits at 47%, and he averages 1.36 takedowns per 15 minutes.

Fight IQ & Adaptability: Allen’s recent losses came from being out-struck and out-grappled—he’ll need to push the pace and take risks.