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American mixed martial artist (born 1995)
Brendan Cody Allen is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Middleweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional since 2015, he has also competed for the Legacy Fighting Alliance, where he is a former Middleweight Champion. As of August 29, 2026, he is #5 in the Meta UFC middleweight rankings.
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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is an American mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company based in the Las Vegas, Nevada, area. It is owned and operated by TKO Group Holdings, itself a majority owned subsidiary of the WME Group. The largest MMA promotion in the world, the UFC has over 578 fighters contracted that fight across 11 weight divisions. The organization produces events worldwide and abides by the Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts. As of 2026, it had held over 750 events. Dana White has been its president since 2001 and CEO since 2023.
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Sean Sheehan returns with another UFC betting preview as the Octagon heads back to the UFC Apex in Las Vegas for UFC Vegas 122, also known as UFC Fight Night 290.
VSiN analyst Lou Finocchiaro offers his best bets for UFC Vegas 122: Allen vs. Duncan on Saturday, October 10.
Christian Leroy Duncan’s coach says Brendan Allen was the team’s top choice for the UFC Vegas 122 main event.