Duncan Targets UFC Title Shot With Win Over No. 4 Allen at Vegas 122
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Updated · MMA Mania · Oct 8
Duncan Targets UFC Title Shot With Win Over No. 4 Allen at Vegas 122
3 articles · Updated · MMA Mania · Oct 8
Summary
Christian Leroy Duncan said a strong showing against fourth-ranked Brendan Allen on Saturday would put him in UFC middleweight title contention and could even justify a title shot.
Allen’s ranking is central to that claim: Duncan said his 2026 run has progressed from top-15 Roman Dolidze to top-10 Jared Cannonier and now a top-five opponent.
The path above him remains crowded, with Nassourdine Imavov widely seen as next in line and former champion Dricus du Plessis still a likely factor in the division’s next booking.
Sean Strickland’s recent comments about being done with MMA and pursuing boxing have also clouded the title picture, though Duncan acknowledged a du Plessis fight may be the more realistic next step.
That scenario still depends on Duncan beating Allen first in what he called his toughest test yet, after decision wins over Cannonier and Dolidze earlier this year.
Will Brendan Allen's elite grappling expose Christian Leroy Duncan, or can the flashy British striker land a devastating knockout at UFC Vegas 122?
Allen guarantees absolute dominance if the bout extends past round two, but does Duncan possess the hidden stamina to shatter that confident prediction?