UFC Vegas 122 Sets Allen Duncan Main Event Predictions

UFC Vegas 122 returns to Las Vegas with Brendan Allen facing Christian Leroy Duncan in the middleweight main event, while MMA KO writer Drew Beaupré provides predictions for all 12 bouts on the card. According to MMA KO, Allen is expected to benefit if he can move the fight to the mat rather than exchange strikes for long periods with Duncan. Duncan enters the bout seeking a sixth consecutive win.

The co-main event features lightweight contenders Matheus Camilo and Jai Herbert. MMA KO described the matchup as competitive and predicted Camilo could find success if he closes the distance despite a reach disadvantage.

The main card also includes Lupita Godinez against Ketlen Souza, with MMA KO predicting Godinez to rebound after her loss to Tatiana Suarez. Andre Fili meets Kai Kamaka III after Fili's previous run of alternating wins and losses ended in his last appearance.

Malcolm Wellmaker enters his fight with Otari Tanzilovi after back-to-back losses ended his unbeaten start. MMA KO predicted Wellmaker could have an advantage if the bout remains standing. The preliminary card begins with Julius Walker against Gerald Meerschaert. MMA KO noted that Meerschaert could threaten with submissions in close-range exchanges but viewed the move up a weight class as a difficult challenge.

Francisco Prado faces Ismael Bonfim, with MMA KO highlighting Bonfim's weight miss before the fight and the importance of the matchup for both fighters' UFC positions. Niko Price then meets Leon Shahbazyan in another preliminary bout. Felipe Franco fights Brendson Ribeiro after Franco recorded his first UFC victory. MMA KO predicted Franco could continue his momentum against Ribeiro in Las Vegas.

RJ Harris and Allen Frye Jr. meet in the heavyweight division, where MMA KO noted both fighters are recent additions to the UFC roster and Harris enters after a successful promotional debut. Darya Zheleznyakova faces Alice Pereira in the women's bantamweight division, while Ernesta Kareckaite and Melissa Gatto compete in the opening bout of UFC Vegas 122. MMA KO selected Zheleznyakova and Kareckaite as picks for their respective fights.