October 10, 2026 · Meta APEX, Las Vegas, Nevada
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan brought a night of mixed martial arts action to Las Vegas, with a middleweight main event between Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan headlining the card.
The event also featured several impressive finishes, including knockouts by Andre Fili and Otari Tanzilovi, as well as a strong performance from lightweight Jai Herbert.
The main card included five bouts, while the preliminary card provided additional opportunities for rising contenders and established UFC veterans to make their mark.
Main event: Brendan Allen submits Christian Leroy Duncan
Brendan Allen def. Christian Leroy Duncan
Technical submission · Round 5, 2:46
Allen secured a dramatic late victory with a rear-naked choke, ending a competitive middleweight contest in the fifth round.
Duncan used his striking, knees and elbows to make the fight difficult, while Allen repeatedly pursued takedowns and back control.
Allen’s grappling ultimately proved decisive, allowing him to secure the finish and strengthen his position in the middleweight division.
Complete main-card results
Jai Herbert def. Matheus Camilo
Unanimous decision · 29–28, 29–28, 29–28
Herbert rallied with effective striking in the later rounds to earn the decision in the co-main event.
Loopy Godinez def. Ketlen Souza
Unanimous decision · 29–28, 29–28, 29–28
Godinez secured a hard-fought victory in a competitive women’s strawweight matchup.
Andre Fili def. Kai Kamaka III
KO · Round 2, 0:22
Fili produced one of the night’s standout finishes, landing a devastating head kick just 22 seconds into the second round.
Otari Tanzilovi def. Malcolm Wellmaker
KO · Round 2, 2:39
Tanzilovi landed a head kick followed by punches to secure the stoppage and deliver a major result in the bantamweight division.
Preliminary-card results
Julius Walker vs. Gerald Meerschaert Walker won by TKO, Round 2, 3:35
Francisco Prado vs. Ismael Bonfim Prado won by KO, Round 1, 4:23
Niko Price vs. Leon Shahbazyan Price won by TKO, Round 1, 1:58
Felipe Franco vs. Brendson Ribeiro Ribeiro won by guillotine choke, Round 1, 1:49
Allen Frye Jr. vs. RJ Harris Frye won by KO, Round 1, 2:59
Alice Pereira vs. Darya Zheleznyakova Pereira won by TKO, Round 1, 5:00
Ernesta Kareckaite vs. Melissa Gatto Majority draw
Fight Night highlights
Performance of the night contender: Brendan Allen, for his fifth-round submission victory in the main event.
Most explosive finish: Andre Fili’s second-round head-kick knockout of Kai Kamaka III.
Important lightweight victory: Jai Herbert earned a unanimous decision over Matheus Camilo.
Veteran moment: Niko Price returned from his previously announced retirement and defeated Leon Shahbazyan by first-round TKO.
Final assessment
UFC Fight Night: Allen vs. Duncan delivered an action-packed card with a mixture of technical grappling, hard-hitting striking and multiple early stoppages.
Allen’s late submission was the defining moment, while Fili and Tanzilovi supplied two of the evening’s most memorable knockouts.
Final verdict: A strong night for the UFC, capped by Brendan Allen’s fifth-round submission and a series of exciting finishes throughout the undercard.
