Brendan Allen beats Christian Leroy Duncan by SUB in round 5 at UFC Vegas 122

Brendan Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round at UFC Vegas 122, finishing the middleweight bout at 2:46. The American earned his first professional victory in a fight that went the distance of the scheduled five-round main event before Allen secured the tap.

Allen found the finish late in the final frame, locking in a submission at 2:46 of round five. Duncan survived into the championship rounds but ultimately succumbed to the grappling attack as the fight neared its conclusion.

Allen moves to 1-0 with the submission win and establishes himself in the middleweight division with a patient, methodical performance. Duncan drops to 0-1 in his professional debut, falling short in a gruelling five-round test that showcased his durability despite the setback.

Brendan Allen defeated Christian Leroy Duncan by SUB in round 5 at UFC Vegas 122.

The fight ended by SUB in round 5 at 2:46.

Brendan Allen now stands at 1-0.

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