Brendan Allen Submits Christian Duncan, Ends Title Hopes

Brendan Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round during their fight in Las Vegas, effectively derailing Duncan's aspirations for a middleweight title shot. Duncan, 31, entered the match on a five-fight win streak and was ranked 10th in the UFC middleweight rankings.

He had hoped to secure a title bout with a convincing victory over Allen. The fight was competitive, with both fighters exchanging blows, but Allen ultimately secured a rear-naked choke to win.

This victory extended Allen's winning streak to four and improved his record to 28 wins and seven defeats. Duncan, who landed 138 strikes compared to Allen's 80, faced a setback due to a point deduction for an eye poke in the second round, which likely necessitated a finish in the final round.

This loss marked Duncan's third defeat in an 18-fight career. Allen is now targeting the title held by Sean Strickland.