Brendan Allen confident ahead of UFC Vegas 122 clash with Christian Leroy Duncan
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:48 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Brendan Allen is set to face Christian Leroy Duncan in a middleweight main event at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10 in Las Vegas. Allen, who holds a record of 27 wins and 7 losses, believes he can dominate the fight unless caught by a lucky punch from Duncan. He acknowledges Duncan's athleticism but emphasizes his own technical skills and durability. Allen is currently on a three-fight winning streak, while Duncan has won five in a row, including recent victories over Roman Dolidze and Jared Cannonier.
- •Brendan Allen (27-7) to fight Christian Leroy Duncan (15-2) on October 10.
- •Allen believes he should dominate unless Duncan lands a lucky shot.
- •Allen is on a three-fight win streak while Duncan has won five straight.
- •The event will take place at Meta Apex in Las Vegas.
- 4:48 AMYahoo Sports — Christian Leroy Duncan sees path past Brendan Allen’s experience
- 4:48 AMSherdog — Christian Leroy Duncan sees path past Brendan Allen’s experience
- 3:16 AMSherdog — Brendan Allen sees just one path to victory for Christian Leroy Duncan
"Christian Leroy Duncan acknowledges that Brendan Allen has the edge in experience ahead of their main event clash in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
"Christian Leroy Duncan acknowledges that Brendan Allen has the edge in experience ahead of their main event clash in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
"Brendan Allen believes he will dominate Christian Leroy Duncan unless he gets caught with a lucky shot.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 4:48 AMChristian Leroy Duncan sees path past Brendan Allen’s experience
Christian Leroy Duncan acknowledges that Brendan Allen has the edge in experience ahead of their main event clash in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
- SherdogOct 8, 2026, 4:48 AMChristian Leroy Duncan sees path past Brendan Allen’s experience
Christian Leroy Duncan acknowledges that Brendan Allen has the edge in experience ahead of their main event clash in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
- SherdogOct 8, 2026, 3:16 AMBrendan Allen sees just one path to victory for Christian Leroy Duncan
Brendan Allen believes he will dominate Christian Leroy Duncan unless he gets caught with a lucky shot.
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