Brendan Allen turned back another rising middleweight star on Saturday, putting a screeching halt to Christian Leroy Duncan’s impressive run with a dominant fifth-round submission victory at UFC Fight Night 290. This was a statement win at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, making it clear that Allen is a serious threat in the division.
Allen Snaps Duncan’s Momentum and Extends His Own
Allen, now boasting a solid 28-7 MMA record and 16-4 in the UFC, didn’t just win, he stopped Duncan’s momentum dead in its tracks. Duncan, who came into the fight with a strong 15-3 MMA, 8-3 UFC record, couldn’t withstand Allen’s relentless pressure. Scoring a fifth-round submission triumph against a tough opponent like Duncan is no small feat, showing Allen’s grit and determination even in the championship rounds.
What This Means for the Middleweight Picture
This victory pushes Allen’s own streak of consecutive wins to four, a phenomenal run that puts him firmly in line for a significant step up. There’s no doubt he should be getting a forward-moving opportunity in the middleweight division after this performance. The fight world, including the online chatter on X (formerly Twitter), was definitely buzzing about Allen beating Duncan at UFC Fight Night 290. What’s next for Allen is the real question, but you can bet the middleweight division is paying attention.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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