Result
Brendan AllenSubmission
MethodSubmission
RoundR1
Time4:55
Time format(5-5-5)
DetailsAnkle lock
Elo swing-16Karl Roberson (1661 → 1645)
DateApr 24, 2021
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueVyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
BroadcastPPV
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L
Baby K | 9-7-0Karl Roberson
W
All In | 27-7-0Brendan Allen
Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen
Method :Submission
Round :R1
Time :4:55
Time format :(5-5-5)
Referee :Pending
Details :Ankle lock
Karl Roberson
Elo1607Solid
3Y trend1661 → 1607
Fight Overview
RoundR1
Time4:55
MethodSubmission
Brendan Allen
Elo1831Great
3Y trend1807 → 1831
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Brendan Allen won this fight by Submission in round R1 at 4:55. Detailed fight-stat totals are limited for this completed fight. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Karl Roberson and Brendan Allen across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Karl RobersonBrendan Allen
Elo edge
Karl Roberson1607-17 last move
Brendan Allen1831+12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Karl RobersonNot on the active ladder · 1607 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Darren Stewart (rated 1633 at the time): +29.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Cezar Ferreira (rated 1630 at the time): -26.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -54 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1517, not 1607: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Brendan Allen#3 of 275 active Middleweight fighters · 1831 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat André Muniz (rated 1789 at the time): +15.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Anthony Hernandez (rated 1715 at the time): -15.
- Last 5 fights
- 4 wins, 1 loss, +29 Elo in total.
- Next places
- 5 points behind #2 Michael Page, 3 ahead of #4 Khamzat Chimaev.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Karl RobersonvsBrendan Allen
No recorded fight totals yet.
Finishing profile
Karl Robersonsubmission leads 44% of wins
Brendan Allensubmission leads 52% of wins
Common opponents
Marvin VettoriKarl Roberson: loss · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Jun 13, 2020Brendan Allen: win · Decision (Unanimous) · Jul 19, 2025
Marvin VettoriKarl Roberson: loss · Submission (Rear Naked Choke) · Jun 13, 2020Brendan Allen: cancelled · Cancelled Bout · Apr 6, 2024
Round stats
Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 261 : USMAN VS MASVIDAL 2. Brendan Allen defeated Karl Roberson by Submission in round R1 at 4:55. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen quick answers
Who won Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen?
Brendan Allen won Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen by Submission in round R1 at 4:55.
What event is Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen on?
Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen is listed on UFC 261 : USMAN VS MASVIDAL 2.
What are the records for Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen?
Karl Roberson enters with a 9-7-0 record and Brendan Allen enters with a 27-7-0 record.
What division is Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen?
Karl Roberson vs Brendan Allen is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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