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Kamaru Usman breaks down 'key factor' in Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan

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Fri, October 9, 2026 at 5:50 PM UTC·

Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan prediction, pick: Who wins key middleweight clash?

Will Brendan Allen or Christian Leroy Duncan assert himself as a true contender in the middleweight division at UFC Fight Night 290?

Christian Leroy Duncan eyes UFC title shot with Brendan Allen win

Christian Leroy Duncan believes a win over Brendan Allen warrants a shot at Ultimate Fighting Championship gold or a former titleholder.

Brendan Allen plans to test Christian Leroy Duncan in uncharted rounds

Brendan Allen plans to bring the pressure when he faces Christian Leroy Duncan.

Brendan Allen warns UFC Vegas 122 opponent he ‘better catch me early’ — ‘We’re going to see what he’s made of’

“All-In” is looking forward to testing another prospect. Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Middleweight contender Brendan Allen returns to action against red-hot up-and-comer Christian Leroy Duncan in the main event of UFC Vegas 122 this weekend (Sat., Oct. 10, 2026) inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Once again, Allen has been tasked with defending his […]

UFC Vegas 122 preview: ‘Allen vs. Duncan’ main, co-main event predictions

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just one day away from the upcoming UFC Vegas 122 mixed martial arts (MMA) event, which is set to go down tomorrow night (Sat., Sept. 26, 2026) on Paramount+ from inside Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Vegas 122 features a bantamweight main event between 185-pound standouts Brendan Allen […]

UFC Vegas 122 preview show: Is it do-or-die for Brendan Allen’s title hopes in main event?

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Brendan Allen accuses Dricus du Plessis of taking ‘easier’ Kamaru Usman fight

Brendan Allen has slammed Dricus Du Plessis for allegedly avoiding a fight with him.

Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 122

UFC Vegas 122: Allen vs. Duncan is headlined by a five-round middleweight fight between Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan. Check out our UFC Vegas 122 odds series for our Allen-Duncan prediction and pick. Brendan Allen (27-7, 15-4 UFC) beat Edmen Shahbazyan by unanimous decision in June, extending his winning streak to three. Previously, he […] The post Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan prediction, odds, pick for UFC Vegas 122 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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

Brendan Allen thinks he'll finally get the name he wants with a UFC Vegas 122 main event win.

Video: UFC Fight Night 290 full card faceoffs with Allen vs. Duncan

The entire UFC Vegas 122 card headlined by Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan had final faceoffs at ceremonial weigh-ins.

Christian Leroy Duncan eyes Dricus Du Plessis — or a straight title shot — after UFC Vegas 122: ‘I don’t see why not’

CLD headlines UFC Vegas 122 against Brendan Allen

Christian Leroy Duncan thinks he can get a title shot with a win at UFC Vegas 122

Is Christian Leroy Duncan looking past Brendan Allen?

UFC Vegas 122: Allen vs. Duncan Weigh-In Results

The fighters competing on the UFC Vegas 122 fight card officially weigh-in on Friday.

UFC Vegas 122 preview and predictions: Brendan Allen vs. Christian Leroy Duncan — who wins?

UFC Vegas 122 puts the focus on the middleweight division, as Brendan Allen welcomes Christian Leroy Duncan to the main-event scene.

UFC Vegas 122 Results: Allen vs. Duncan

Brendan Allen, Christian Leroy Duncan clash in UFC Vegas 122 main event

UFC Vegas 122 official weigh-in results: Prelim fight goes on after 7.5 pounds miss

The UFC Vegas 122 weigh-ins were marred by a trio of misses – including Ismael Bonfim's massive botch.

UFC Vegas 122 weigh-in video: Allen vs. Duncan

Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan clash in UFC Vegas 122 main event

UFC Vegas 122 Final Face-Offs | Video

Following Friday's UFC Vegas 122 Official Weigh-in, the fighters faced off with their opponents a final time. The scheduled 12-bout fight card is headlined by

‘I’m just not the likable guy’: UFC Vegas 122’s Brendan Allen gets real on bridging gap between accomplishment and popularity

Rising in the UFC ranks can take more than just winning fights, which is something Brendan Allen is learning

UFC Vegas 122: Start time, Paramount+ stream & full fight card

The Ultimate Fighting Championship will host another card at Meta Apex in Las Vegas this Saturday.

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