Brendan Allen warns UFC Vegas 122 opponent he ‘better catch me early’ — ‘We’re going to see what he’s made of’ - MMA Mania
UFC Middleweight Brendan Allen is preparing to face Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122. Allen expressed his desire to fight higher-ranked opponents but accepted the matchup to maintain his activity level.
Why it matters
The fight highlights the challenges professional fighters face in climbing rankings and securing high-profile bouts within the UFC structure.
“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 place in the rankings against a dangerous opponent positioned beneath him.
Allen wanted to fight up the Middleweight ladder, but with no higher-ranked matchups available — and former champion Dricus du Plessis unwilling to fight him — “All-In” accepted whoever UFC put in front of him.
Sitting on the sidelines was not a realistic option.
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