Brendan Allen defeated Christian Leroy Duncan by rear-naked choke in the fifth round at a UFC event in Las Vegas, derailing the British fighter’s pursuit of a title opportunity. Duncan, 31, had entered the bout riding a five-fight winning streak and had indicated his intention to pursue a middleweight championship fight should he secure a decisive victory over Allen.
The contest remained competitive throughout, with both fighters positioning themselves as potential winners heading into the final round. Allen’s submission marked his eighth in UFC competition. Landing statistics showed Duncan was the more active striker, recording 138 shots compared to Allen’s 80, though Allen dominated most grappling exchanges. An eye poke in the second round resulted in a point deduction for Duncan, a development that may have necessitated a finish in the closing round.
Allen, 30, now holds a record of 28 wins and seven defeats, and currently ranks fifth in the middleweight division. The victory extended his winning streak to four consecutive fights. Following the win, Allen called for a title bout against champion Sean Strickland or a fight with Dricus Du Plessis.
Duncan’s loss marked his third career defeat in 18 UFC fights. He entered the matchup ranked 10th in the middleweight standings after defeating former title challenger Jared Cannonier in July.
In the co-main event, British lightweight Jai Herbert secured a unanimous decision victory over Brazilian opponent Matheus Camilo. Herbert, 38, achieved his third win in his last four UFC appearances, while Camilo suffered his second promotional loss following two consecutive victories.
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