What happened: Brendan Allen defeated Christian Leroy Duncan by submission at 2:46 of the fifth round in the UFC Vegas 122 main event. Following the victory, Allen called out current middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis and former titleholder Sean Strickland.

Why it matters: The victory pushes Allen's professional record to 28-7-0 as he continues his ascent in the division. He reportedly secured the win despite battling a staph infection since earlier in fight week.

What to watch: Allen awaits his next booking as he pursues a title eliminator bout against the division's top contenders.