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The American dominates in the 5th round, extends his streak to 4 wins and calls out the South African
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The American dominates in the 5th round, extends his streak to 4 wins and calls out the South African

Brendan Allen defeats Christian Leroy Duncan via submission in the 5th round at UFC Vegas 122, solidifying his No. 4 world ranking in middleweight. The American then issues a direct challenge to Dricus du Plessis, criticizing his choice to fight Kamaru Usman instead of him.

To remember:

  • Brendan Allen dominates Christian Leroy Duncan via submission in the 5th round at UFC Vegas 122, marking his 4th consecutive win.
  • This victory propels Allen to No. 4 in the world in middleweight.
  • The American challenges Dricus du Plessis, accusing him of avoiding a riskier matchup against him.
  • Allen criticizes Du Plessis’ decision to fight Kamaru Usman, a declining opponent, rather than him.

Unbelievable! Brendan Allen delivered a masterful performance at UFC Vegas 122, dominating Christian Leroy Duncan via submission in the fifth round. This victory, the 4th in a row for the American, confirms his rise in the middleweight division. With this win, Allen solidifies his position at No. 4 in the world, a ranking that reflects his current level and limitless ambition.


But it was after the fight that the American truly made waves. During the post-fight press conference, Allen didn’t hesitate to issue a direct challenge to Dricus du Plessis. Openly criticizing the South African’s choices, he declared: “He took the easiest fight.” Allen was referring to Du Plessis’ decision to fight Kamaru Usman in July 2024, an opponent he considers to be in decline, rather than facing him—a younger and more dangerous foe.


For Allen, Du Plessis’ strategic choice reveals a lack of courage. “He went for a risk-free fight,” he asserted, emphasizing that he, on the other hand, takes on challenges one after another. With four straight wins, including three by submission, the American proves he’s ready to face the best. And clearly, he’s not about to let Du Plessis pick his opponents for him.

With this dominant victory and his challenge to Dricus du Plessis, Brendan Allen establishes himself as one of the top contenders for the middleweight title. His recent run, marked by impressive consistency, makes him a formidable opponent for anyone. The question now is whether Du Plessis will take up the challenge or continue to avoid the riskier matchups.

Editor's Opinion
By Nakmen
Honestly, Allen’s little power move is pure class! Four straight wins—that’s not luck, that’s hard work. But here’s the thing: his whole "I’m tougher than Du Plessis" act after the fight? Yeah, he won, but the guy still hasn’t proven himself against the real monsters. Du Plessis played it smart by avoiding Usman (okay, he’s on the decline, but still dangerous). Allen’s out here throwing down challenges like a comic book hero saving Gotham, but he’s still got to prove himself against a true titan. Stay tuned, but he’s not the king of the castle just yet. OSS 117 vibes: "I’m a hero, but not invincible."
Article written by SkimAI
Reviewed and completed by Nakmen