In a thrilling middleweight headliner at UFC Fight Night 240, Chris Curtis faced Brendan Allen in a rematch of their December 2021 bout. Curtis, who stepped in as a replacement for Marvin Vettori on short notice, unfortunately did not get the decision nod in his favor. To make matters worse, he believes he sustained a torn hamstring late in the fight.

Curtis (31-11 MMA, 5-3 UFC) showcased his toughness and proved to be a challenging opponent for Allen (24-5 MMA, 12-2 UFC) as they went the distance for five rounds. While one judge scored the fight in Curtis' favor, the other two judges disagreed, resulting in a split decision win for Allen.

Reflecting on the outcome, Curtis took to Instagram to address the result and his injury concerns. He congratulated Allen on the victory and expressed his desire for a trilogy fight in the future, considering their now 1-1 record against each other. Curtis also apologized to his supporters and thanked them for their ongoing support.

However, Curtis revealed that he believes he tore his hamstring during the fight. He mentioned feeling a pop in the second round and suspects the tear occurred in the final round. Curtis expressed gratitude for the concern and indicated that he would undergo scans on Monday to assess the extent of the injury.

If Curtis' fears are confirmed, he could be facing a significant period of time away from competition. A fully torn hamstring often requires surgery, and the recovery process can range from three to six months. With Curtis being 36 years old, this injury could potentially have career-altering consequences.

Despite the disappointment of the loss and the injury, Curtis's spirits remained high in the aftermath of the fight. The bout between Curtis and Allen has been hailed as one of the most exciting fights of the year so far in 2024, earning the title of Fight of the Year by multiple fighters.

As Curtis awaits the results of his scans and begins his recovery journey, the MMA community will be eagerly anticipating his return to the octagon.