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.
FIGHT ODDS
Marvin Vettori + 200
Brendan Allen – 245
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 18, 2025
