Brendan Allen, following his victory at UFC Fight Night 240, finds himself at odds with Marvin Vettori not only in terms of rankings but also in terms of personal animosity.
Despite Vettori withdrawing from their scheduled fight due to injury, he publicly criticized Allen’s performance against replacement Chris Curtis, calling it “embarrassing.” However, Allen remains steadfast that his win should elevate him above Vettori in the rankings, dismissing Vettori as irrelevant and old news.
Allen’s disdain for Vettori is evident as he refers to him as “Pillow Fist” and questions his credibility as a fighter, asserting that Vettori hasn’t faced opponents of the same caliber. Allen believes his victory over Curtis should propel him to a higher ranking, considering Vettori’s prolonged absence from competition. He expresses frustration at Vettori’s reluctance to engage in confrontations in person, contrasting his online bravado with his subdued behavior when they met face-to-face.
The tension between Allen and Vettori extends beyond the octagon, with Allen recounting encounters where Vettori failed to uphold his aggressive online persona in person.
Allen challenges Vettori to stand behind his words and confrontations outside of the digital realm, highlighting a dissonance between Vettori’s online rhetoric and real-life demeanor. Despite Vettori’s claims of Allen’s social media activity, Allen dismisses such exchanges as inconsequential, emphasizing the importance of consistency in behavior.
Allen’s frustration with Vettori culminates in a challenge for a physical confrontation, indicating a willingness to settle their differences outside of professional competition. He accuses Vettori of missing multiple opportunities to face him in the cage, suggesting a lack of commitment to backing up his words with action. Ultimately, Allen asserts his readiness to confront Vettori, whether in the gym or elsewhere, emphasizing his refusal to back down despite the ongoing tension between them.
