Brendan Allen submits Christian Leroy Duncan in fifth round at UFC Vegas 122
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Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Brendan Allen secured a submission victory over Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round of the main event at UFC Vegas 122, held on October 10, 2026, at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Allen, ranked No. 4 in the middleweight division, showcased his skills despite facing a tough opponent who was on a five-fight win streak. Although Duncan gained momentum in the later rounds, Allen managed to take control in the fifth, applying a rear-naked choke that forced Duncan to tap out. The win reinforces Allen's positioning as a top contender seeking a title shot.
- •Brendan Allen wins by submission in the fifth round.
- •The fight occurred at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10, 2026.
- •Allen faced Christian Leroy Duncan, who was on a five-fight win streak.
- •The submission came via rear-naked choke after Allen regained control.
- •Allen is ranked No. 4 in the middleweight division.
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"Brendan Allen proved he’s still a top middleweight contender earlier tonight (Sat., Oct. 10, 2026) at UFC Vegas 122 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as “All In” pulled out a wild submission finish over Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round of the main event. Allen, who is ranked […]
"Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan showed up for five hard rounds last night (Sat., Oct. 10, 2026) at UFC Vegas 122 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, but it “All In” who pulled some magic out of his hat and shocked “CLD” with a fifth-round submission (rear-naked choke). In […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 3:33 AMUFC Vegas 122 Bonuses! Fili Leads $100K Winners With Stunning KO
Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan showed up for five hard rounds last night (Sat., Oct. 10, 2026) at UFC Vegas 122 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, but it “All In” who pulled some magic out of his hat and shocked “CLD” with a fifth-round submission (rear-naked choke). In […]
- Yahoo SportsOct 11, 2026, 3:01 AMUFC Vegas 122 Highlights! Allen Stuns CLD With Fifth-Round Submission
Brendan Allen proved he’s still a top middleweight contender earlier tonight (Sat., Oct. 10, 2026) at UFC Vegas 122 LIVE on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, as “All In” pulled out a wild submission finish over Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round of the main event. Allen, who is ranked […]
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