TLDR
- Brendan Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan with a rear-naked choke at 2:46 of Round 5 at UFC Vegas 122
- The win marks Allen’s fourth consecutive victory and 15th career UFC middleweight win
- Allen called out middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis after the fight
- Andre Fili knocked out Kai Kamaka III with a head kick 22 seconds into Round 2
- Jai Herbert defeated Matheus Camilo by unanimous decision in the co-main event
Sources: mmafighting.com | fieldlevelmedia.com
Brendan Allen secured his fourth consecutive victory Saturday night at UFC Vegas 122, submitting Christian Leroy Duncan with a rear-naked choke in the fifth round at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas. The win keeps the 30-year-old middleweight’s championship hopes alive as he sets his sights on current titleholder Dricus du Plessis.
Allen finished the fight at 2:46 of the final round, earning his 15th career UFC middleweight victory. The submission ended Duncan’s five-fight winning streak.
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Back-and-Forth Battle Tests Both Fighters
Duncan controlled much of the standup fighting throughout the contest. The 31-year-old from England landed crisp jabs, body kicks, and close-range elbows that kept Allen on the defensive for long stretches.
Referee Marc Goddard docked Duncan a point in the second round after an accidental eye poke. Despite the deduction, Duncan continued to find success on his feet.
Allen changed the course of the fight with his grappling skills. He repeatedly took Duncan to the ground and worked toward submission attempts throughout the bout.
In the final round, Allen shot for a takedown along the fence and successfully took Duncan’s back. From there, he locked in the rear-naked choke that forced the tap.
“These guys are tough,” Allen said on the post-fight show. “They’re hungry. They’re trying to come take my spot.”
After the victory, Allen called out middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis in what observers described as a unique type of callout. The question remains whether Allen will receive the title shot or need to continue defending his position in the rankings.
Full Card Results From Las Vegas
The co-main event saw veteran Jai Herbert defeat Brazilian newcomer Matheus Camilo by unanimous decision. All three judges scored the lightweight bout 29-28 in favor of the 38-year-old Englishman.
Herbert used his 77-inch reach to establish a steady jab early. Camilo, 25, clipped Herbert late in the first round and carried momentum into the second.
Camilo took the fight to the ground in Round 2, but Herbert reversed position with a sweep. Herbert spent the rest of the round landing strikes from top control.
Andre Fili delivered the most dramatic finish of the night. The veteran featherweight knocked out Kai Kamaka III with a head kick just 22 seconds into the second round.
Fili improved his record to 26-14 with one no contest. Kamaka, also from Las Vegas, dropped to 18-9-1.
Georgian prospect Otari Tanzilovi earned his first UFC win with a head-kick knockout of Malcolm Wellmaker at 2:39 of the second round. Tanzilovi moved to 11-2 while Wellmaker suffered his third straight loss, falling to 10-3.
Loopy Godinez won a grueling 117-pound catchweight bout against Ketlen Souza by unanimous decision. All three judges scored it 29-28 for the Mexican-Canadian fighter, who improved to 15-6.
Referees drew praise for taking points during the event, a decision that observers noted happens too infrequently in MMA. The UFC takes its Fight Night series to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada next Saturday.
