Allen had a rough start to the fight as de Ridder (21-3 MMA, 4-1 UFC) mounted him in the opening minute. But after he survived dominant positions and submission attempts, Allen totally exhausted de Ridder – so much so that the Dutchman's team called off the fight between the fourth and fifth round. The scenario was rare, but one Allen envisioned.

Ahead of his UFC Vancouver headliner, Brendan Allen told Newsweek Sports that Khamzat Chimaev will eventually be tested.