Chris Duncan

The Problem

Scotland

Suffers first UFC defeat
LightweightUFC
February 24, 2024
Duncan lost to Manuel Torres via submission (rear-naked choke) at 1:46 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Mexico City.
ANALYSIS
It simply wasn't Duncan's evening. Going up against a highly-talented young opponent in enemy territory, Chris stood no chance. He cracked Torres with one big shot seconds after the opening bell rang and was actually credited with a takedown shortly thereafter, but Torres eventually forced him to the mat and immediately took his back, clamping on the rear-naked choke. Duncan had won each of his first two UFC bouts since officially joining the roster last March, so his roster spot is plenty secure.
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Added to UFC Mexico
LightweightUFC
January 7, 2024
Duncan (undisclosed) will take on Manuel Torres in a lightweight matchup at UFC Mexico on Feb. 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Duncan is off to a 2-0 start to his UFC career, with both wins coming by way of decision. He'll take on a fighter in Torres who is also 2-0 with the company, though both of his wins have been via first-round stoppage. Considering Duncan averages a solid 3.63 takedowns per 15 minutes of fight time, he will likely want to avoid the stand-up here due to the tremendous volume-based attack of Torres, who averages 9.66 significant strikes landed per minute.
Withdraws from McKinney fight
LightweightUFC
September 20, 2023
Duncan withdrew from his fight against Terrance McKinney at UFC Vegas 81, according to Nolan King of USA Today.
ANALYSIS
An undisclosed reason caused Duncan to withdraw from UFC Vegas 81. This marks Duncan's first withdrawal since he was rewarded with a contract in 2022 through Dana White's Tuesday Night Contender Series.
Next bout scheduled
LightweightUFC
September 11, 2023
Duncan will face off against Terrence McKinney at UFC Vegas 81 on Oct. 14, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Duncan maintained his undefeated UFC record (2-0), taking down Yanal Ashmouz in July. The 30-year-old Scottish fighter will look to extend his streak against a more experienced opponent in Terrence McKinney this October.
Remains perfect in UFC
LightweightUFC
July 22, 2023
Duncan defeated Yanal Ashmouz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
Duncan leaned on his wrestling to take a split decision from Omar Morales in his company debut this past March, and while he landed a pair of takedowns in this fight against Ashmouz, it was his improved striking that led to the win. Duncan was the far more active fighting, attempting 209 strikes compared to just 100 from his opponent. The total strike count was 87-36 in the Scot's favor. It was another strong performance from Duncan in a fight in which the Vegas odds were very close.
Next fight booked
LightweightUFC
May 1, 2023
Duncan is set to face off against Yanal Ashmoz at UFC London on July 22, Nolan King of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Duncan, who most recently defeated Omar Morales in March, will face off against Yanal Ashmoz in July. The 29-year-old fighter, who currently boasts an undefeated 1-0 record in the UFC, will look to continue building his resume against Ashmoz.