“Brendan Allen Accuses Dricus du Plessis of Ducking Him, Claims He Took 'Easier Fight'” — what this page in the network covers. Rising UFC middleweight Brendan Allen has accused former champion Dricus du Plessis of avoiding a matchup, claiming du Plessis 'took the easier fight' instead. Allen, currently ranked in the division's top 10, believes he is being forced to fight down the rankings ladder because du Plessis refused to face him. The accusation adds fuel to the competitive fire in the middleweight division, where contenders are jockeying for position after recent title changes.
Allen has been on a strong run, and his frustration highlights the challenges fighters face when trying to secure bouts against higher-ranked opponents. Du Plessis, who lost the title in his last outing, has not publicly responded to the claim. For Allen, the path to a title shot may now require even more impressive wins to force the issue. The full version stays on the original page, which this listing opens directly.