# UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan Preview

> Brendan Allen faces Christian Leroy Duncan in a middleweight clash at UFC Vegas 122.
- Title: UFC Fight Night: Allen vs Duncan Preview · UFC | Shortify
- Summary: Brendan Allen faces Christian Leroy Duncan in a middleweight clash at UFC Vegas 122. Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan meet in a middleweight bout at…
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- Source: UFC — https://ufc.com/news/ufc-vegas-122-fight-by-fight-preview-allen-vs-duncan
- Published: 2026-10-10T19:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: brendan allen, christian leroy duncan, ufc vegas 122, middleweight, meta apex, las vegas, ufc fight night, mma, sports
## Main Event: Brendan Allen vs Christian Leroy Duncan
Brendan Allen steps into the Octagon for a middleweight clash with Christian Leroy Duncan on October 10, 2026.
## Brendan Allen's Record
Allen enters on a three-fight winning streak after a unanimous decision win over Edmen Shahbazyan.
## Christian Leroy Duncan's Streak
Duncan has a five-fight winning streak and ranks in the top 10 after beating Jared Cannonier.
## Duncan's Style
Duncan brings high-level striking and excellent footwork to the matchup.
## Allen's Focus
Allen fights backwards in the division for the second time this year to stay active.
## Loopy Godinez vs Ketlen Souza
Loopy Godinez faces Ketlen Souza in a strawweight clash on Saturday’s main card.
## Godinez's Record
Godinez has been a mainstay in the rankings for six years with no losses to unranked opponents since 2021.
## Souza's Record
Souza enters on a two-fight winning streak after a first-round knockout win over Ariane Carnelossi.
## Malcolm Wellmaker vs Otari Tanzilovi
Wellmaker and Tanzilovi face off as 10-2 bantamweights seeking momentum in the final quarter of the year.
## Walker vs Meerschaert
Walker and Meerschaert clash after 69 combined pro appearances with only 11 fights going the distance.
## Matheus Camilo vs Jai Herbert
Camilo looks to keep momentum rolling against veteran Jai Herbert in a lightweight clash.
## Preliminary Card Pairings
Francisco Prado, Andre Fili, Allen Frye Jr., Alice Pereira, Felipe Franco, and Ernesta Kareckaitė compete in the prelims.
## Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan
Price returns for one last ride against Shahbazyan in Saturday’s opener.
## Event Details
The event takes place at Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada on October 10, 2.026.
## Where to Watch
The event is available on Paramount+ for live viewing.
## Key takeaway

Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan meet in a middleweight bout at UFC Vegas 122 on October 10, 2026.