Damian Pinas sees a hole in Brendan Allen’s game, eyes 2027 clash

Damian Pinas expressed support Brendan Allen after the victory over Christian Leroy Duncanwhich prompted a response from a fan who interpreted the rising middleweight’s post as a sign of attention.

Allen (28-7) faced Duncan (15-3) in the game.
Ultimate Fighting Championship main event at
UFC Vegas 122 on Saturday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Allen secured the victory in the fifth round, extending his winning streak to four.

Damian Pinas praises Brendan Allen’s UFC Vegas 122 win, suggests future matchup

Pinas (11-1) is a rising prospect in the UFC middleweight division. “The Baba Yaga” has scored three consecutive first-round knockout victories in the promotion since earning the contract
Dana White Candidate Seriesdefeating the last Andrei Pulyaev at UFC 332 on October 3.

“Let’s go Allen,” Pinas wrote to X after Allen’s win.

User Xi interpreted Pinas’ post as a warning and responded in a post that has since been deleted:

“How many times has he fought someone down in the rankings when I called too early.”

Pinas corrected the fan, explaining that he supports Allen.

“It was an endorsement, not an appeal,” Pinas replied.

Pinas later held a meeting with Allen in 2027. In a subsequent post, he said he was impressed with the American’s performance against Duncan, but saw an opening he could exploit.

“I was impressed with Allen’s nice performance but don’t get it twisted I still see a hole in your game #allenVsPinas 2027 to win?”

I was impressed by Allen’s nice performance, but don’t get it twisted, I still see a hole in your game to win 😎 #allenVsPinas 2027?

– Damian Philippines (@PhilippinesDamian1)
October 11, 2026