UFC Fight Night 290 Live Streaming: Brendan Allen vs Christian Leroy Duncan fight headlines main card - Check Preview, Date, Time, Venue, Main Card Fights and More

Fresh off a record-setting UFC 332 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, the Octagon returns to Las Vegas for another intriguing night of action. UFC Fight Night 290 will feature a thrilling middleweight bout featuring American fighter Brendan Allen against British fighter Christian Leroy Duncan. Given that both fighters come into this fight on winning streaks, Saturday’s main event could have major implications for the 185-pound division. Matheus Camilo and Jai Herbert will square off in the lightweight co-main event.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 290: ALLEN VS DUNCAN MAIN EVENT PREVIEW

UFC Fight Night 290 is scheduled for Saturday, October 10, at the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada. The spotlight will firmly be on the middleweight division when Allen and Duncan meet in the five-round main event.

Allen heads into the contest riding a three-fight winning streak. 'All In' most recently defeated Edmen Shahbazyan by unanimous decision in a thrilling encounter that earned the pair Fight of the Night honors.

The American had previously climbed into the middleweight Top 5 following his victory over Reinier de Ridder last October. Rather than waiting for opponents above him in the rankings, however, Allen has continued accepting fights as he looks to stay active and build momentum.

Duncan, the Gloucester native has won five consecutive fights, with decision victories over Roman Dolidze and Jared Cannonier earlier this year helping propel him into the middleweight Top 10. UFC Fight Night 290 will mark his first UFC main event.

Stylistically, the matchup offers plenty of intrigue. Duncan possesses varied striking and sharp footwork, while Allen has a dangerous grappling game but is also comfortable exchanging on the feet. How Duncan handles Allen’s early grappling attempts could ultimately determine where the fight is contested.

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 290: CAMILO FACES HERBERT IN CO-MAIN EVENT

The lightweight co-main event pits Matheus Camilo against dangerous British veteran Jai Herbert in an intriguing 155-pound showdown. Camilo has bounced back impressively from defeat in his UFC debut, securing consecutive victories to improve his record to 11-3.

The 25-year-old made a statement last time out by stopping Nazim Sadykhov in Baku, showcasing his considerable finishing potential. Herbert, meanwhile, produced a memorable comeback against Mandel Nallo in Winnipeg in April. Consistency has been an issue for the Brit, who has gone nine fights without recording consecutive matching results, something he’ll be determined to change against Camilo.



For Allen, another victory would extend his winning streak and strengthen his position among the middleweight elite. Duncan, meanwhile, has an opportunity to make the biggest statement of his UFC career by beating an established top contender in his first headlining assignment.

With two in-form middleweights carrying contrasting strengths into the cage, Allen vs Duncan has all the ingredients for an unpredictable main event - whether it develops into a grappling battle or a five-round striking contest.

HOW TO WATCH UFC FIGHT NIGHT 290 LIVE IN US

• Event: UFC Fight Night 290
• Date: October 10 (Saturday)
• Venue: Meta APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada
• TV/Streaming: Paramount+
• Time (Main Card): 8 PM ET
• Time (Prelims): 5 PM ET

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 290 MAIN CARD LINEUP

• Brendan Allen vs Christian Leroy Duncan
• Matheus Camilo vs Jai Herbert
• Loopy Godinez vs Ketlen Souza
• Andre Fili vs Kai Kamaka III
• Gerald Meerschaert vs Julius Walker
• Otari Tanzilovi vs Malcolm Wellmaker

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 290 PRELIMINARY CARD LINEUP

• Francisco Prado vs Ismael Bonfim
• Allen Frye Jr. vs RJ Harris
• Alice Pereira vs Daria Zhelezniakova
• Felipe Franco vs Brendson Ribeiro
• Ernesta Kareckaite vs Melissa Gatto
• Niko Price vs Leon Shahbazyan