Allen finishes Duncan in fifth round at UFC Vegas 122
Allen won the UFC Vegas 122 main event in Las Vegas with a fifth-round stoppage. Later reports cover a staph infection before the bout, an eye-poke penalty, and Allen's own disappointment.
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What happened
Brendan Allen submitted Christian Leroy Duncan in the fifth round of their UFC Vegas 122 middleweight main event in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Allen has since said he was disappointed with his performance despite the finish and bonus.
Why it matters
Allen's win has been described as potentially putting him on the doorstep of a title shot.
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