Christian Leroy Duncan thinks he can get a title shot with a win at UFC Vegas 122
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Key Points:
- Christian Leroy Duncan will face Brendan Allen at UFC Vegas 122, a card considered one of the weakest on paper, though it may still deliver highlight-reel finishes and viral moments.
- Duncan believes a win over Allen, currently ranked fourth, could propel him into title contention in the UFC middleweight division, aiming to join top fighters like Sean Strickland and Nassourdine Imavov.
- However, Strickland, the current champion, has expressed disinterest in upcoming fights and is considering a boxing career, potentially delaying the middleweight title picture.
- Rankings place Duncan around tenth or eleventh, behind Allen and others like Khamzat Chimaev and Dricus du Plessis, making a direct title shot unlikely; a fight with du Plessis might be more plausible.
- Duncan enters the bout after recent decision wins over Jared Cannonier and Roman Dolidze but faces a challenging test against Allen, with the outcome crucial for his future title hopes.
