Brendan Allen Eyes Dricus du Plessis Following UFC Vegas 122 Victory

Brendan Allen secured his fourth consecutive win on October 10, 2026, by defeating Christian Leroy Duncan via a fifth-round rear-naked choke. Currently ranked No. 4 in the UFC middleweight division, Allen used his post-fight press conference to express interest in facing former champion Dricus du Plessis. Allen cited past history and rankings as reasons why the bout makes sense, noting he has been waiting for the fight to materialize.

Allen criticized du Plessis for his recent decision to fight former welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, suggesting the matchup was chosen to avoid tougher competition. While acknowledging Usman's historical accolades, Allen argued that he presents a more significant challenge due to his current physical attributes and youth. Allen indicated he is not actively chasing the fight but remains open to the pairing if du Plessis commits.