Christian Leroy Duncan eyes Dricus Du Plessis - or a straight title shot - after UFC Vegas 122: ‘I don’t see why not’
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Key Points:
- Christian Leroy Duncan aims to extend his winning streak to six with a victory over Brendan Allen at UFC Vegas 112, positioning himself for a potential title shot against Sean Strickland.
- Duncan believes an emphatic win could leapfrog him past Nassourdine Imavov for the middleweight title opportunity, especially amid reported financial hurdles delaying that fight.
- If not a title shot, Duncan sees a matchup against former champion Dricus Du Plessis as a logical next step, possibly headlining UFC’s London event in early 2027.
- Duncan acknowledges the toughness of both Imavov and Strickland, noting that while Imavov is a strong contender, Strickland's unpredictability makes any title fight uncertain.
- Focused on Saturday’s fight, Duncan expects an explosive bout against the submission-savvy Allen and is prepared for all scenarios, not anticipating the fight to go the full five rounds.
