# Brendan Allen Fights With Staph Infection

> Brendan Allen wins UFC Vegas 122 despite staph infection.
- Title: Brendan Allen Fights With Staph Infection · EssentiallySports
- Summary: Brendan Allen wins UFC Vegas 122 despite staph infection. Brendan Allen secured a submission victory over Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122 while…
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- Author: Biplob Chakraborty
- Published: 2026-10-12T04:57:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brendan allen, christian leroy duncan, ufc vegas 122, staph infection, brendan allen submission victory, ufc fight night, sports
## Brendan Allen's Staph Infection
Brendan Allen entered UFC Vegas 122 with a staph infection.

> What people don’t know is Brendan was dealing with a staph infection since Tuesday of fight week
## Muhammad Shares Hospital Video
Belal Muhammad shared a video of Allen staggering into hospital emergency check-in.
## Muhammad Reveals Treatment
Muhammad said Allen took antibiotics for 5 days and fought despite the infection.

> Had to get on antibiotics, still has 5 days left on them, and despite all that adversity, went out there and got the finish
## Allen's Staph History
Allen previously fought with a staph infection at UFC Seattle in 2025.
## Referee Clarifies Eye Poke
Referee Marc Goddard deducted a point from Christian Leroy Duncan after an eye poke.

> I’d like to offer some clarity on this as I believe it’s a teachable moment
## Allen Calls for Title Match
Allen challenges Dricus Du Plessis for a grudge match next.
## Key takeaway

Brendan Allen secured a submission victory over Christian Leroy Duncan at UFC Vegas 122 while battling a staph infection.