UFC 318 prelims didn’t disappoint, as Brendan “All-in” Allen stepped into the Octagon against Marvin Vettori.
It was such a good fight that it earned Fight of the Night honors and leaving fans buzzing. Allen, bouncing back from a two-fight losing streak, looked great and kept Vettori at bay, and never really let him get going.
WHAT A SCRAP đ #UFC318
How did you score Marvin Vettori vs Brendan Allen?! pic.twitter.com/g4zqtGDmbY
â UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) July 20, 2025
However, comments made by Allen during a post-fight interview for some reason unknown to man upset fans. Allen, standing in a moment of personal triumph, made a surprising pivot: he paid tribute to Vettoriâs late brother, who recently perished in a fire.
Brendan Allen says any bad blood with Marvin Vettori is over after #UFC318 and sends condolences on the loss of his brother. đ
“My brother had his accident, and he totally lost his brother so I can’t image the pain that it feels to fully lose your brother.” pic.twitter.com/NJFcqJvQVK
â MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) July 20, 2025
Some fans, misreading the tone or unwilling to forgive Allenâs ongoing beef with Vettoriâs corner, lashed out onlineâaccusing him of mockery. Allen, fired back with a blistering response on social media, defending the sincerity of his tribute and lashing out at critics who questioned his intentions. The message was unfiltered and raw: âFâ you if thatâs how you feel,â he wrote.
What many missed was Allenâs deeper contextâhis reference to his own brotherâs life-altering accident, and how that personal pain shaped his actions. The mention of performing CPR to save his brotherâs life added a gravity to Allenâs words that most soundbites canât capture.
Some of the fans responding to Allen may need to go offline for a bit and get some fresh air.
