Brendan Allen finishes Christian Leroy Duncan in UFC Vegas 122 main event
Marc Goddard has defended a penalty against Duncan for an eye poke.
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What happened
Brendan Allen beat Christian Leroy Duncan by fifth-round submission in the UFC Vegas 122 main event on Saturday night. Allen has since said he was disappointed despite the finish and a bonus.
Why it matters
The win has led commentators to point to Allen as a possible title contender. Duncan now faces questions about his next fight after the loss.
Timeline
- Oct 11, 4:36 PM ET: Allen submitted Duncan in the fifth round of the UFC Vegas 122 main event.
- Oct 12, 4:00 AM ET: A teammate said Allen had battled a staph infection during fight week, and Goddard addressed the penalty for Duncan's first eye poke.
- Oct 12, 10:30 AM ET: Allen said he was critical of his performance despite the finish and bonus, and was described as possibly on the doorstep of a title shot.
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