UFC Vegas 90: Brendan Allen vs. Chris Curtis 2: Live round-by-round updates
UFC Vegas 90 was headlined by a five-round middleweight showdown between Brendan Allen and Chris Curtis. The event was held on April 6 at the UFC APEX Facility in Paradise, Nevada.
Before the fight, Curtis had scored a split-decision victory against Marc-Andre Barriault at UFC 297. Allen, on the other hand, was riding a six-fight winning streak prior to UFC Vegas 90. This included victories over names like Paul Craig, Bruno Silva, and Andre Muniz.
The middleweight main event on April 6 was a rematch as the two athletes first locked horns in December 2021. 'The Action Man' won that encounter via TKO in the second round.
UFC Vegas 90: Brendan Allen vs. Chris Curtis 2: Live round-by-round updates
Round 1
Allen started the fight with a body kick. 'All In' got a hold of Curtis' back and put him in a body lock on the ground against the cage. 'The Action Man' managed to get out of the position. Allen landed a brutal elbow and followed it up with leg kicks.
A good round for Allen.
Round 2
Allen continued to land kicks on his opponent. The two middleweights exchanged blows in the pocket. Allen attempted a takedown but it was stuffed by Curtis. Both fighters traded heavy strikes at close range. The 28-year-old landed a hard knee and proceeded to hit some clean strikes on Curtis' head. 'The Action Man' responded with his jab. Curtis' left hand found home on Allen's head on several occasions.
Round 3
Curtis continued to land his left hand on the 28-year-old. An accidental eye-poke by Allen caused a pause in the fight. As the fight resumed, 'All In' scored a couple of leg kicks. Curtis attempted a head kick but missed. 'The Action Man' hurt Allen on the feet but the latter got ahold of the 36-year-old's back. Allen attempted to submit Curtis from that position but did not succeed.
Round 4
Allen landed kicks to Curtis' legs and body. A jab from the 36-year-old stunned Allen. The fight was paused due to an alleged eye-poke from Curtis but upon watching the replay, it turned out to be a punch.
Allen took the fight to the ground and put 'The Action Man' in a body lock. Curtis managed to explode his way out of the position. Curtis landed some heavy body shots. Allen responded with an elbow. 'All In' landed a head kick and seconds later, attempted another takedown. Curtis got up quickly but once again, Allen took his opponent's back and the fight went to the ground.
The round ended with Allen in top position.
Round 5
Curtis opened the round with some shots to Allen's head. Allen attempted a takedown but Curtis landed a brutal knee. 'All In' survived the blow and climbed Curtis' back. The 28-year-old attempted a leg submission but 'The Action Man' managed to get back on his feet. Allen landed a knee to the head. Curtis responded a few seconds later with a right hand.
Another failed takedown attempt from Allen resulted in him receiving several shots from Curtis. 'All In' finally managed to take his opponent down and got him into a body lock again.
Curtis escaped the lock and the fight continued on the feet. In the closing seconds, Allen landed a flying knee and proceeded to hurt Curtis with some follow-up shots.
The fight went the 25-minute distance and ended in a split-decision victory for Allen. The three judges scored the fight 48-47, 47-48, and 49-46 in favor of 'All In'.