Brendan Allen

Date: 2025-12-09 | Duration: 2h 57m

Episode Overview

UFC middleweight Brendan Allen joins the MMA Show for a nearly three-hour conversation covering his rise through the UFC, fight craft, and memorable moments from combat sports history. Allen traces his path from fighting at the UFC Fan Expo in Las Vegas to competing at the highest level, including the circumstances that led to his matchup with Michael "Fluffy" Hernandez after requesting the fight two months prior. Technical discussions dig into specific positional problems — why keeping a guillotine from side control is a death sentence, how to properly enter the crucifix, and how unorthodox wall-based coaching changed his game. The episode is filled with vivid combat stories: a referee failing to stop a fight after a fighter's leg visibly broke, Austin Hubbard's catastrophic compartment syndrome requiring his leg to be sliced open, and a teammate cracking his skull on a railroad spike while hauling hay. Allen and Joe share early UFC memories and debate the "Good" mindset framework — if you can say the word, you're still alive and still have fight left in you. The show closes with footage from celebrity boxing, including Gary Busey attempting a takedown on Mel Gibson, and reminiscing about Benny the Jet Urquidez's terrifying speed.

About Brendan Allen

Brendan Allen is a professional mixed martial artist making waves in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Known for his grappling prowess and striking power, Allen has built an impressive record, showcasing his talent with notable victories over formidable opponents. With a background in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, he holds multiple championships in regional promotions and has consistently demonstrated his skill set on the UFC stage. Beyond his athletic accomplishments, Brendan's engaging personality and resilience in overcoming challenges make him a captivating figure in the MMA community. His journey from a young fighter to a rising star embodies determination and passion, drawing fans and aspiring athletes alike to his story.

Key Moments

– Brendan Allen's path from UFC Fan Expo to the UFC roster
– Guillotine from side control as a fatal positional mistake
– Crucifix position and Tremaine's technical excellence
– Referee missing a broken leg during an active fight
– Austin Hubbard's compartment syndrome — leg sliced open top to bottom
– The Good mindset — if you can say it, you're still alive
– Early UFC history and Benny the Jet Urquidez's speed
– Celebrity boxing — Gary Busey vs Mel Gibson footage
0:00:00 – Opening — Trump announces 8-9 UFC title fights
0:09:54 – Brendan's path from fighting at the UFC Fan Expo to the main roster
0:25:26 – Fighting Fluffy Hernandez — how the matchup came together
0:36:01 – Jose Aldo destroying a leg; Austin Hubbard's compartment syndrome requiring emergency surgery
1:01:50 – Teammate cracks skull on a railroad spike — nearly died from brain swelling
1:12:17 – Referee doesn't notice a fighter's leg broke and lets the fight continue
1:26:25 – Crucifix deep dive — Tremaine's technique and how often Allen uses it
1:38:56 – Guillotine from side control — why it's a death sentence
1:51:38 – Learning from setbacks — assessing mindset, diet, and recovery after losses
2:05:27 – The Good mindset — if you can say the word, you're still breathing and still fighting
2:17:52 – Celebrity boxing footage — Gary Busey tries a takedown on Mel Gibson
2:29:11 – Early UFC memories and Benny the Jet Urquidez's preternatural speed

Transcript Excerpt

Starting point is 00:00:00 Joe Rogan podcast, check it out. The Joe Rogan Experience. Train by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night, all day. All right, what's happening, brother? Thanks for having this. My pleasure. So, Jamie, what were you just saying? I stopped you because it sounds so crazy. Starting point is 00:00:22 Trump said there's going to be eight to nine title fights at the White House USC event and that they're, I guess, in quotes, withholding. Okay, first of all. title fights right now. There's only eight weight classes. So how's there going to be nine title fights? Maybe it'd be a BMF. Maybe you have a BMF. Starting point is 00:00:37 Maybe you have all of them in the BMF. I guess. I guess, but that's kind of a crazy thing. We're going to have 20 title fights. All the title fights has ever been. Did he say any matchups? No, you didn't say who. He just said they're going to, I'll see if there's even like a tweet about it. Starting point is 00:00:52 I just thought I'm talking about it. It was like a, I don't know, press conference or something. Well, if they don't do John Jones at the White House. I also think it would be a travesty. For sure. They need to do that. They have to. Come on. Starting point is 00:01:04 Dana's like you can't count on them. You can't fucking count on them. Come on. When he wants to, he's going to make it happen. At the White House? Come on. John Jones versus... Let's see. Starting point is 00:01:15 What does it say here? Donald Trump predicts eight or nine championship fights. Okay. It would literally have to be every weight class fighting for the title, which would be nuts. Everyone's a championship fight Everyone's a legendary type of fighter He's actually holding back fights right now For six months so he can do it in 15th of June Starting point is 00:01:40 Trump continued seemingly meaning 14th of June Yeah Arena is going to be 5,000 or 6,000 seats Right in the front door of the White House 100,000 people in the back Where the...

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