{
  "id": 13432740,
  "title": "Three wins down, a title shot to chase: Brendan Allen's next test is Christian Duncan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/three-wins-down-a-title-shot-to-chase-brendan-allens-next-test-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T14:02:56.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/mma/news/three-wins-down-a-title-shot-to-chase-brendan-allens-next-test-is-christian-leroy-duncan/articleshow/134855752.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brendan Allen was hoping for a more prestigious match in the UFC middleweight division, but instead, he faces rising contender Christian Leroy Duncan in his next fight. Allen, currently ranked No. 4, has successfully won his last three bouts, including a recent victory over Edmen Shahbazyan by unanimous decision. Duncan, ranked No. 10, enters the fight as a challenger with two back-to-back decision wins over Roman Dolidze and Jared Cannonier.\n\nFor Allen, this bout presents an opportunity to continue climbing the rankings, as he believes he should be facing opponents above him. The fight also marks a potential stepping stone towards a possible match with former middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis. Allen has been vocal about his belief that the Dricus du Plessis fight was avoided, stating, \"Yeah, 100% I believe the fight was avoided. I think Dricus ducked me.\" Despite this, Allen isn't waiting around for the matchup he wants; instead, he's maintaining his active status by accepting fights like the upcoming bout with Duncan. Allen acknowledges that another win will not guarantee a title shot, but he remains focused on his own development and improvement, vowing to keep pushing forward and stay active in the division.",
  "summary": "Brendan Allen is looking to extend his three-fight winning streak against Christian Leroy Duncan as he continues to push for a UFC middleweight title shot. The American talks about a proposed fight with Dricus du Plessis that fell through, why he prefers to stay active and what he needs to do to get closer to the belt.",
  "key_points": [
    "Brendan Allen faces Christian Duncan in his next UFC middleweight bout.",
    "Allen is currently ranked No. 4 and has won his last three fights.",
    "Allen aims for a title shot but acknowledges another win won't guarantee it."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}