Brendan Allen taps out Christian Leroy Duncan in fifth round
ESPN MMA • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Oct 11, 2026
Brendan Allen secured a victory over Christian Leroy Duncan by forcing him to tap out in the fifth round via a rear-naked choke. The bout took place on Saturday night, showcasing Allen's grappling skills and endurance. This win places Allen in contention for higher-profile fights within the division. Post-fight, Allen expressed interest in facing top contenders, signaling his desire to elevate his status in the UFC.
- •Brendan Allen won by submission in the fifth round.
- •The fight occurred Saturday night.
- •Allen executed a rear-naked choke for the victory.
- •Allen called out division's best fighters after the match.
- 4:25 AMESPN MMA — Allen forces Duncan to tap out in fifth, calls out division's best
"Brendan Allen stated his case for bigger fights after forcing Christian Leroy Duncan to tap out in the fifth round via rear-naked choke Saturday night.
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