Butler informed ESPN that Allen broke 2 bones in his orbital flooring and one in his nose. Allen ended up winning the bout by unanimous decision.
Butler tweeted that Allen is likely out for the remainder of the year due to the injuries, although he might think about a return one weight class up at light heavyweight.
Allen (15-3) has won 7 straight battles, including his first 3 in the UFC. The Louisiana native, who trains at Roufusport in Milwaukee, had completed three straight fights entering Saturday night. Allen, 24, is the former LFA middleweight champ and signed with the UFC in 2019.
Among the UFCs leading middleweight prospects is taking a look at an extended time away from the Octagon.
Brendan Allen suffered three damaged bones in his face in a bout with Kyle Daukaus at UFC Battle Night on Saturday night in Las Vegas, Allens supervisor Brian Butler tweeted Sunday.
UPDATE: @BrendanAllenMMA suffered 3 fractures in his nose and orbital flooring in last nights fight. Likely out the rest of the year however considering return at 205lbs. pic.twitter.com/ZliF22QY7e— Brian Butler-Au (@BrianButler_Au) June 28, 2020
