“Pete’s and the Boys” Get UFC Vegas 122 Prediction Wrong Ahead of Christian Leroy Duncan-Brendan Allen

UFC Vegas 122 has thrown a curveball into the betting scene just ahead of Saturday's main event, with Christian Leroy Duncan entering his showdown against Brendan Allen as the underdog. This development seems to have caught "Pete's and the Boys" off guard, as highlighted in a recent post from Uncrowned on Instagram pointed out their incorrect prediction. 

The Instagram post from Uncrowned read, "Pete’s and the Boys thought Christian Leroy Duncan would be a fave heading into #UFCVegas122, but they were wrong 😲,” shining a light on the surprising betting odds for Duncan's first UFC main event. 

Duncan Brings Five-Fight Winning Streak

Duncan is stepping into the biggest fight of his UFC career, riding high on a five-fight winning streak. The 31-year-old Englishman has won eight of his 10 UFC appearances and most recently picked up a unanimous decision victory over former title challenger Jared Cannonier.

Thanks to this impressive run, he’s cracked the UFC’s Top 10 in the middleweight division, although he still trails behind Allen, who holds the No. 4 spot while Duncan is ranked No. 10.

The UFC’s current odds list Allen at -140 and Duncan at +120. However, the gap was considerably wider when the opening odds were released, with Allen at -210 and Duncan at +180.

That movement suggests the betting market has become more confident in Duncan’s chances, even though Allen remains the favorite.

Allen Looks to Halt Christian Leroy Duncan’s Rise

Allen steps into the main event with considerable momentum. The American fighter has won three straight, taking down Marvin Vettori, Reinier de Ridder, and Edmen Shahbazyan.

This matchup showcases Allen’s seasoned grappling skills against Duncan’s raw athleticism and striking power. While Allen recognizes Duncan’s explosiveness, he’s confident that he has a solid strategy to secure the win.

“I think just his flashy style; the only way he wins is to catch me,” Allen said.

However, for Duncan, this fight represents more than simply being another match. It is a chance to turn his five-fight winning streak into a real shot at the title. The Englishman has also pointed out that his growth as a fighter is a significant advantage, saying, "I have evolution and hunger on my side too.

With two Top 10 middleweights colliding in the UFC Vegas 122 main event, “Pete’s and the Boys” may have been wrong about Duncan being the favorite—but the narrowing odds suggest the betting market is taking the surging contender seriously.