Brendan Allen Submits Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122

UFC Vegas 122 featured middleweight contender Brendan Allen securing a victory over Christian Leroy Duncan. Duncan, who was appearing in his first UFC headlining bout, saw his five-fight win streak snapped by the No. 5 ranked Allen. The fight saw Duncan initially succeed in the striking exchanges before Allen took control by winning the grappling exchanges and dictating the pace.

The contest ended in the final round when Duncan experienced a defensive lapse, allowing Allen to secure a rear-naked choke. Following the loss, Duncan noted on social media that he intends to continue his career pursuit. The event also included knockout losses for fighters Malcolm Wellmaker, Kai Kamaka III, and Leon Shahbazyan.