Brendan Allen Faces Christian Leroy Duncan in UFC Vegas 122 Headliner
Middleweight contenders Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan collided in the main event of UFC Vegas 122 at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas.
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UFC middleweight contenders Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan clashed in the headlining bout of UFC Vegas 122, held at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. Currently ranked No. 4 at 185 pounds, Allen entered the cage riding a three-fight winning streak as he looked to defend his positioning near the top of the division.
Duncan, who holds the No. 10 spot in the middleweight rankings, entered the matchup riding a five-fight winning streak. "CLD" positioned himself for the breakthrough opportunity following a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Jared Cannonier, looking to secure Allen's spot in the divisional top five.
In the opening round, both fighters established a brisk pace immediately. Following an exchange of low kicks and striking combinations, Duncan initiated a clinch before Allen secured a trip takedown. While Allen attempted to work toward his opponent's back against the fence, Duncan powered back up to his feet with Allen maintaining control from a waistlock.
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