Social media reacts to Brendan Allen’s dominant finish of Paul Craig at UFC Fight Night 232

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November 18, 2023 8:09 pm ET

Brendan Allen took another step forward in his career on Saturday when he defeated Paul Craig in the UFC Fight Night 232 main event.

Allen (23-5 MMA, 11-2 UFC) extended his winning streak to five fights with a third-round submission victory over Craig (17-7-1 MMA, 9-7-1 UFC) in their middleweight headliner, which took place at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

Check below for the top X (formerly Twitter) reactions to Allen beating Craig at UFC Fight Night 232.

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Damon Martin

Paul Craig out to “Victory Over the Sun” by Biffy Clyro

Brendan Allen to “Fireman” by Lil Wayne #UFCVegas82

— Damon Martin (@DamonMartin) November 19, 2023

Bloody Elbow

Craig pressing tentatively early. Looking for a path to get in on a takedown. #UFCVegas82

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) November 19, 2023

Caposa

Ok this is getting good. Craig forces Allen to abandon the RNC with a calf slicer, sick

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) November 19, 2023

Megan Anderson

Only Paul Craig would defend a rnc with a reverse calf slicer 😅 #UFCVegas82

— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) November 19, 2023

Chris Curtis

Paul Craig is way to comfortable being taken down and held on his back. 10-9 Allen #UFCVegas82

— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) November 19, 2023

Nick Baldwin

Good start for Allen. That round got real entertaining in the last couple minutes. 10-9.

— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) November 19, 2023

Phil Rowe

High level grappling in the main event! Crazy Jiu Jitsu exchanges !!! Allen vs Craig!!! #UFCvegas82

— Philip Rowe (@phillyfreshmma) November 19, 2023

Chris Curtis

Never seen a Homer Simpson grappling plan… interesting. #UFCVegas82

— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) November 19, 2023

Sean Sheehan

It’s ridiculous you can’t kick a grounded opponent in the head when you yourself are grounded.

— Seán Sheehan (@SeanSheehanBA) November 19, 2023

Terrance McKinney

Those elbows are the equalizer

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) November 19, 2023

Hyon Ko

Allen putting on a beating in Craig’s world. Elbows are making it bloody. Gotta be demoralizing to a point. #UFCVegas82

— Hyon Ko (@KoreanJohn_) November 19, 2023

Jed Meshew II

Paul Craig having wins over Jamahal Hill and Magomed Ankalaev is one of the great mysteries in MMA. #UFCVegas82

— Jed Meshew II (@JedKMeshew) November 19, 2023

Nick Baldwin

Allen dominated Round 2. Just brutalized Craig on the ground. 20-18. Somewhat close to a 10-8 there imo.

— Nick Baldwin (@NickBaldwinMMA) November 19, 2023

Terrance McKinney

That’s the only win that makes sense but by sub was the surprise

— Terrance McKinney (@twrecks155) November 19, 2023

Caposa

Easy work for Brendan Allen. Not even competitive.

— caposa (@Grabaka_Hitman) November 19, 2023

John Gooden

Brendan Allen has to be spoken about as a potential future MW champ. Great performance #UFCVegas82

— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) November 19, 2023

Chris Curtis

What a weird Strategy. I don’t think Middleweight was the right move for Craig. Not a power puncher, very limited speed and durability on the feet. Just makes him a target for faster guys who’s cardio won’t fail. Good work @BrendanAllenMMA, fucking clean.

— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) November 19, 2023

Magan Anderson

Brendan Allen showing a very complete game tonight.. would love to see him against a top 10 ranked opponent next

Allen vs Hermansson maybe? #UFCVegas82

— Megan Anderson (@MeganAnderson) November 19, 2023

Jon Anik

What else you want?!?! @BrendanAllenMMA is a significant problem for all 185ers. Title eliminator next at the very least! Congrats, B.A.! 🤫 🇺🇸

— Jon Anik (@Jon_Anik) November 19, 2023

Michael Carroll

LONGEST ACTIVE UFC WIN STREAKS – Middleweight6 – Dricus Du Plessis5 – Brendan Allen5 – Caio Borralho

With an Allen submission:LONGEST SUBMISSION STREAKS – UFC History6 – Royce Gracie5 – Demian Maia4 – Charles Oliveira4 – Brendan Allen4 – Nate Diaz#UFCVegas82

— Michael Carroll (@MJCflipdascript) November 19, 2023

Bloody Elbow

“I need a no. 1 contender’s shot. I deserve it, I’ve earned it.” – Brendan Allen calls out, Whittaker, Cannonier and “Cumshot.” #UFCVegas82

— Bloody Elbow (@BloodyElbow) November 19, 2023

John Gooden

Big fan of fighters using their time to throw some shine on their team and team mates. Mad respect @BrendanAllenMMA . Another vote from me for Tuco Tokkos 🙋🏻‍♂️ #UFCVegas82

— John Gooden (@JohnGoodenUK) November 19, 2023

Danny Segura

Brendan Allen is 100 percent a player at middleweight.

Super skiled on the ground, respectable striking, and great fight IQ. He needs a big fight next. I wouldn’t mind seeing him against Khamzat Chimaev or Jared Cannorier. #UFCVegas82

— Danny Segura (@dannyseguratv) November 19, 2023

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