Christian Leroy Duncan addresses first career stoppage loss at UFC Vegas 122

UFC middleweight Christian Leroy Duncan saw his five-fight winning streak come to an end at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10, 2026. The 31-year-old suffered the first stoppage loss of his professional career when Brendan Allen secured a submission victory in the fifth round of their main event bout at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas.

Following the defeat, Duncan posted a statement on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his experiences and asserting that his drive remains intact. Despite the setback, Duncan holds an 8-3 record within the Octagon and previously secured notable victories over opponents such as Jared Cannonier, Roman Dolidze, Marco Tulio, and Eryk Anders.