Brendan Allen submits Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122

Brendan Allen defeated Christian Leroy Duncan by rear-naked choke at 2:46 of the fifth round during UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas. The lightweight bout, refereed by Herb Dean, saw Allen secure back control in the final round and finish the fight with the submission.

Allen opened a strong showing early, taking the first round 10-9, while Duncan captured the second round 10-9. The third and fourth rounds were both scored 10-9 in Allen’s favor, reflecting his consistent pressure, takedowns and striking. In the decisive fifth round, Allen closed the distance, took Duncan’s back and locked in the choke, prompting a tap out.

"Allen closed the distance and pressed Duncan against the cage. Allen gets the back of CLD! He sinks in a rear-naked choke! Duncan is fighting it! He taps!" – fight commentator Danny Segura

The win improves Allen’s UFC record to 16-4, while Duncan falls to 8-3 in the organization.