Brendan Allen submits Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122

Brendan Allen defeated Christian Leroy Duncan via a fifth-round rear-naked choke at UFC Vegas 122, held at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The middleweight main event was a highly competitive five-round contest. Duncan, who entered the fight on a five-fight winning streak, found success with his striking and volume early in the bout. However, Allen utilized his grappling expertise to control much of the middle rounds. A notable moment occurred in the second round when Duncan was penalized a point for an accidental eye poke.

Allen secured the victory at the 2:46 mark of the final round after successfully executing a takedown and transitioning to back control. This win extends Allen’s winning streak to four consecutive fights. Following the match, Allen expressed interest in facing top-tier middleweights, specifically mentioning Dricus du Plessis.

Other notable results from the card included Andre Fili defeating Kai Kamaka III via knockout in the second round, and Jai Herbert securing a unanimous decision victory over Matheus Camilo. The event also marked the retirement of veteran middleweight fighter Gerald Meerschaert following a TKO loss to Julius Walker.