Brendan Allen defeats Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC Vegas 118, seeks title shot

Brendan Allen secured a victory over Edmen Shahbazyan at UFC Vegas 118, held at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas on June 6, 2026. Allen won by unanimous decision, with scores of 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28, despite a competitive fight that saw both fighters exchange strikes throughout. Early in the bout, Shahbazyan utilized a solid jab and leg kicks, but Allen ramped up his striking in the later rounds, leading to significant damage on Shahbazyan. Following the match, Allen expressed his desire for a title shot against Sean Strickland, labeling this victory as a crucial step towards that goal.

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