UFC middleweight requests Dana White to let him wear purple shorts for his next fight - "My daughter's favorite color"

UFC middleweight fighter Brendan Allen, who is set to compete against Bruno Silva at UFC Fight Night: Emmett vs. Topuria on June 24, has made a unique request to UFC President Dana White.

Allen took to Instagram to express his desire to wear purple shorts for his next fight, explaining that it is his daughter's favorite color.

In his Instagram post, Allen directly addressed Dana White, as well as Mick Maynard and Sean Shelby, key figures in the promotion's matchmaking. He pointed out that he believes he is the only athlete on the entire roster who has fought in every color of shorts.

"Boss, @danawhite @mickmaynard2 @seanshelby, i am the only athlete on the whole roster i believe thats fought in every color shorts. What do i have to do to get purple shorts (my daughter's favorite color)?! And if we can go all out, purple with yellow name to represent @lsu @lsufootball and i know my guy @joeyb_9 gana stand behind that!! @aliabdelaziz try and help a brother out please, im a big hunter and redneck too but this is way better than camo (i would take camo too tho with a hunters orange name lol)"

Check out his Instagram post below:

As the fight approaches, fans and fellow fighters will be curious to see if Allen's request is fulfilled and if he steps into the Octagon sporting his daughter's favorite color, adding a personal touch to his performance.

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UFC middleweight Brendan Allen shares his prediction for the upcoming Dricus du Plessis vs. Robert Whittaker

UFC middleweight contender Brendan Allen recently shared his prediction for the highly anticipated matchup between Dricus du Plessis and Robert Whittaker. Du Plessis is preparing to face Whittaker in what promises to be the toughest fight of his career.

During a recent interview, Allen didn't hold back in expressing his opinion about du Plessis. He referred to the South African fighter as "the luckiest fighter in the UFC," pointing out that in his first two fights, du Plessis seemed to be on the verge of defeat before landing a decisive shot to secure victory.

Allen acknowledged that du Plessis might prove him wrong and deliver another stunning knockout, but he personally doesn't believe it will happen.

The rising star then went on to share his belief that Whittaker possesses superior skills in all aspects of the game, having faced some of the best fighters in the world. Allen described Whittaker as a tricky opponent to figure out and expressed doubt about du Plessis' ability.

In his assessment, Allen suggested that du Plessis lacks the intelligence to decipher Whittaker's style and the necessary attributes to defeat him.

"He's so tricky to figure out and I don't think Dricus is smart enough to be able to figure that out and I don't think he has the attributes to beat him... He's got power, anyone can knock anyone out."

Check out his interview below: