Brendan Allen wasn’t expecting to compete in his first octagon headliner at UFC Fight Night 220, but that’s what happened – and he took advantage.
After Nikita Krylov vs. Ryan Spann was canceled in the midst of Saturday’s event at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Allen (21-5 MMA, 9-2 UFC) was promoted to the top of the card opposite Andre Muniz (23-5 MMA, 5-1 UFC), and managed to emerge victorious by third-round submission from the moment with a unanimous decision in the middleweight contest.
Check below for the top Twitter reactions to Allen’s victory over Muniz UFC Fight Night 220.
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UFC
Change of plans 👀
👊 @AndreMunizUFC and @BrendanAllenMMA now close the show in YOUR #UFCVegas70 main event!
[ It's on @ESPNPlus ] pic.twitter.com/udkFFZQRqk
— UFC (@ufc) February 26, 2023
Nick Kalikas
#UFCFightNight Main Event Closing Betting Odds via @CircaSports
Brendan Allen +210
André Muniz -245#UFCVegas70 💰 | @ESPNPlus | @UFC— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) February 26, 2023
UFC
Ya sale el nuevo estelar @BrendanAllenMMA 🔥 #UFCVegas70 pic.twitter.com/n803ZwY0aR
— UFC Español (@UFCEspanol) February 26, 2023
UFC
Putting his streak and ranking at stake!
Middleweight #11 🇧🇷@AndreMunizUFC is the final man to make the walk! #UFCVegas70 pic.twitter.com/gbqSH9X1fA
— UFC_Asia (@UFC_Asia) February 26, 2023
Jamahal Hill
Let’s go @BrendanAllenMMA Main Event on short notice 🔥🔥🔥
— Jamahal Hill (@JamahalH) February 26, 2023
UFC
It’s. about. to. go. DOWN. 👊
Are you in the blue corner with @BrendanAllenMMA or the red corner with @AndreMunizUFC? #UFCVegas70 pic.twitter.com/C77ij2eI2i
— UFC_AUSNZ (@UFC_AUSNZ) February 26, 2023
Bloody Elbow
Muniz with a 1-2, trying to swing his way into a takedown, but hasn't found range. Low kick from Muniz. Right from Allen. Back kick from Muniz. Allen a right. #UFCVegas70
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) February 26, 2023
Niko Price
Allen looking goods. Think he gets a finish? #ufc
— Niko Price (@Nikohybridprice) February 26, 2023
Belal Muhammad
Brendan looking great
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 26, 2023
Hyon Ko
Very tight game of inches on the feet. Both landing with variety. 10-9 Allen #UFCVegas70
— Hyon Ko (@JHKMMA) February 26, 2023
Nick Kalikas
#UFCFightNight LIVE In-Game Wagering Odds After RD-1 via @CircaSports
Brendan Allen +120
André Muniz -160#UFCVegas70 💰 | @ESPNPlus | @UFC— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) February 26, 2023
UFC
One round down. #UFCVegas70 pic.twitter.com/FjMuE2Qn7b
— UFC (@ufc) February 26, 2023
Bloody Elbow
Low kick from Muniz. Allen with a body kick. High kick from Muniz. Muniz with a heavy 1-2 to high kick. Allen with a jab counter to the low kick. Body kick from Muniz. And a heavy 1-2. Muniz counters a backfist with a hook, but eats a followup. #UFCVegas70
— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) February 26, 2023
Cageside Press
Allen on top in full guard, but Muniz has never been afraid of this position.
Allen staying busy, Muniz breaking his posture so far.
BIG elbow from top for Allen. Muniz just trying to keep Allen's posture broken for now. #UFCVegas70
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) February 26, 2023
E. Casey Leydon
Suarez x de La Rosa should have been the new main event
— E. Casey Leydon (@ekc) February 26, 2023
Rafael dos Anjos
Would love to see some more ground exchange on the third round #ufc @ufc
— Rafael dos Anjos (@RdosAnjosMMA) February 26, 2023
Dan Tom
Rd 2 flier is a miss as that missed takedown from Muniz may prove to be a crucial and costly key junction overall #UFCVegas70
— Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) February 26, 2023
Nick Kalikas
#UFCFightNight LIVE In-Game Wagering Odds After RD-2 via @CircaSports
Brendan Allen -400
André Muniz +295#UFCVegas70 💰 | @ESPNPlus | @UFC— Nick Kalikas (@FightOdds) February 26, 2023
Alan Jouban
Muniz has success with that 1,2,1 type combo. #ufc
— Alan Jouban (@AlanJouban) February 26, 2023
Cageside Press
RNC MAY BE IN!!!! MUNIZ GETTING THE ARM ON HIS CHIN INSTEAD THO!! Now he's fighting the hands!
Allen continue to land shots up top to soften Muniz up for the RNC! #UFCVegas70
— Cageside Press (@Cagesidepress) February 26, 2023
Matthew Wells
Wow. Allen taps Muniz in the third. #UFCVegas70
— Matthew Wells (@MrMWells) February 26, 2023
Terrance McKinney
Just like that 💪🏾
— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) February 26, 2023
Caposa
Wow. Brendan fucking Allen subs Muniz. That is impressive as hell
— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) February 26, 2023
Belal Muhammad
Let’s goooooooooooo @BrendanAllenMMA
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 26, 2023
Shaheen Al-Shatti
Wow! Hell of a night for Brendan Allen. Did not have him outgrappling Andre Muniz on my bingo card. Sneaky good résumé for him now — 9-2 in UFC, only losses to Curtis and Strickland. #UFCVegas70
— Shaheen Al-Shatti (@shaunalshatti) February 26, 2023
Belal Muhammad
Future champ this kid is good everywhere
— Belal Muhammad (@bullyb170) February 26, 2023
Paul Felder
Imoressive finish for @BrendanAllenMMA congrats buddy.
— Paul Felder (@felderpaul) February 26, 2023
Aljamain Sterling
All these backpacks in the game! Slick RNC after a HUGE slam from Allen, over a BJJ black belt. Very impressive work! #UFCVegas70
— Aljamain Sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 26, 2023
Dustin Poirier
Congratulations @BrendanAllenMMA !#Louisiana
— The Diamond (@DustinPoirier) February 26, 2023
MMA Junkie
#UFCVegas70 results: Brendan Allen (@BrendanAllenMMA) def. Andre Muniz via submission (rear-naked choke) – Round 3, 4:25.
Full results: https://t.co/rv5FGTaTIz pic.twitter.com/u2vJ75XSDU
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) February 26, 2023
ESPN
BRENDAN ALLEN GETS THE SUB OVER ANDRE MUNIZ 😲 #UFCVegas70 pic.twitter.com/YBKJXM7eeg
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) February 26, 2023
Jon Anik
Those who know know how good @BrendanAllenMMA is and can be on his best night. And no one believes in him more than him. Dude is a real problem, fun to watch. And now has the ranking to chase even bigger fights. Congrats, B.A.! 🤫
— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) February 26, 2023
