No Bets Barred: Can Brendan Allen or Christian Leroy Duncan make a splash at UFC Vegas 122?

The UFC returns to Fight Night programming with UFC Vegas 122, a card headlined by middleweight contenders Brendan Allen and Christian Leroy Duncan. Both fighters arrive on winning streaks and are eyeing a path toward the crowded middleweight title conversation, but the stakes are high: whoever emerges victorious will take a significant step toward genuine contender status.
In the latest episode of the No Bets Barred podcast, host Jed Meshew examines the headliner and broader card dynamics following UFC 332, an event that sparked considerable online debate regarding fight card quality across recent UFC programming. Beyond the Allen–Duncan clash, Meshew explores the lightweight division prospects of Matheus Camilo and highlights a notable concern: four fighters on the card are carrying losing streaks of four fights or longer, a statistic that underscores the UFC's ongoing challenge in assembling competitive lineups.
The episode also touches on The Climb, keeping listeners updated on ongoing storylines in the MMA landscape. Episode 167 of No Bets Barred airs this week, with new episodes dropping every Wednesday across Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major podcast platforms.
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