Brendan Allen refutes notion he’s scared of Ian Heinisch going into UFC on ESPN+ 40

Brendan Allen refutes notion he’s scared of Ian Heinisch going into UFC on ESPN+ 40

Brendan Allen spoke to reporters at virtual media day on Thursday ahead of UFC on ESPN+ 40.

Allen (15-3 MMA, 3-0 UFC) discussed his middleweight bout with Ian Heinisch (14-3 MMA, 3-2 UFC), reaction to his opponent insinuating he’s scared, his rise up the divisional rankings, and more.

Watch the video above for Allen’s full pre-fight interview.

UFC on ESPN+ 40 takes place Saturday at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The entire card streams on ESPN+.