Brendan Allen Makes Weight for UFC Vegas 118 Bout

Middleweight contender hits 185.5-pound limit.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 51 min read

Via @UFC on X

What happened: Brendan Allen successfully weighed in at 185.5 pounds on Friday morning ahead of UFC Vegas 118. The middleweight hit his divisional mark without issue during the official session.

Why it matters: Clearing the scale ensures Allen's bout will proceed as scheduled on the card. Continuing his momentum and securing another victory remains critical for his trajectory in the 185-pound rankings.

By the numbers: Allen registered at 185.5 pounds, utilizing the standard one-pound allowance afforded for non-title middleweight contests.

What to watch: Allen steps back into the Octagon on June 6, with the event streaming live at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+.

Sources

@UFC 2026-06-05T16:16:00.402027+00:00

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