Brendan Allen prepares for UFC Vegas 122 main event against Duncan

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Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Brendan Allen prepares for UFC Vegas 122 main event against Duncan
Summary

Brendan Allen faces Christian Leroy Duncan in the main event at UFC Fight Night 290 on Saturday, October 8, 2026. Allen aims for his 15th victory in the middleweight division, which would place him one win away from tying the division record. He believes that a win will bring him closer to his goal of fighting Dricus Du Plessis in 2027. Allen is currently on a three-fight winning streak and expressed confidence in his position within the division, emphasizing that his focus remains solely on Duncan ahead of their clash.

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  • •Allen looks for his 15th middleweight win at UFC Fight Night 290.
  • •He is on a three-fight winning streak.
  • •Allen aims for a future fight against Dricus Du Plessis.
  • •The event takes place on October 8, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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Brendan Allen thinks he'll finally get the name he wants with a UFC Vegas 122 main event win.

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