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Brendan Allen aims to 'dog walk' an ex-champ after UFC Vegas 122

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Christian Leroy Duncan elated by first UFC main event vs. 'young veteran' Brendan Allen

Christian Leroy Duncan thinks the time couldn't be better for his first UFC headliner.

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Brendan Allen sees just one path to victory for Christian Leroy Duncan

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Colby Covington saw ‘quitter mentality’ in Khamzat Chimaev’s UFC title loss: ‘It was so expected'

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