Belal Muhammad: Brendan Allen Overcame Staph Infection in UFC Vegas 122 Win
Brendan Allen overcame a staph infection to defeat Christian Leroy Duncan via fifth-round submission at UFC Vegas 122, according to teammate Belal Muhammad. Allen then called for a matchup with former champion Dricus du Plessis.
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Brendan Allen battled through severe pre-fight adversity ahead of his main event clash at UFC Vegas 122 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Facing fellow middleweight contender Christian Leroy Duncan, Allen secured a fifth-round rear-naked choke submission victory in a back-and-forth battle to earn his fourth consecutive win. Duncan's five-fight win streak came to an end in his first UFC headliner.
While Allen appeared to struggle to shift out of first gear at certain points in the fight, his teammate and friend Belal Muhammad revealed the reason behind the performance on social media, MMA Fighting reported. Muhammad shared that Allen had been battling a staph infection leading into the contest.
"Had to get on antibiotics, still has 5 days left on them, and despite all that adversity, went out there and got the finish," Muhammad wrote. "Never complained, never made excuses, just found a way to win. Proud of my brother."
Following the gritty stoppage victory, Allen called for a bout against former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis.
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