Combat sports updates: UFC middleweight bout and Rodtang rematch

Upcoming combat sports events include a UFC Fight Night featuring a middleweight matchup between Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan. Allen enters the bout with a recent winning streak, including victories over Edmen Shahbazyan and Marvin Vettori. Duncan also holds a three-fight winning streak, most recently defeating Jared Cannonier.

In a separate striking event, Rodtang Jitmuangnon secured a victory against Jacob Smith in a rematch. The bout was characterized by Jitmuangnon’s aggressive striking and pressure against Smith.