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Brendan Allen says a planned bout with former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis fell through due to injuries and shifting schedules, so he instead headlines UFC Vegas 118 in a co-main against Edmen Shahbazyan. He says he asked for Usman and other opponents, felt ‘finessed’ by the process, and chose to fight now to make money and showcase his skills, aiming to pressure Shahbazyan and win wherever the fight goes.
UFC Vegas 89 saw Rose Namajunas defeat Amanda Ribas in a women’s Flyweight fight, while Karl William defeated Junior Tafa in the co-main event. Namajunas' win snapped her two-fight losing streak, Edmen Shahbazyan scored a come-from-behind finish, and 20-year-old Igor Severino was disqualified for biting his opponent, leading to his immediate release from UFC.
UFC Fight Night 224 will take place on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, with Mackenzie Dern facing Angela Hill in the main event. Dern is the favorite to win, with a big lead in the picks from 11 editors, writers, radio hosts, and videographers. Anthony Hernandez will meet Edmen Shahbazyan in the co-feature, with Hernandez being a big favorite. Emily Ducote and Loopy Godinez will fight at a 120-pound contract weight, while Joaquin Buckley is the only unanimous pick on the main card. Michael Johnson will take on Diego Ferreira in the opening match at lightweight.