Chris Duncan's Unbreakable Spirit Shines in Bloody UFC Fight Night Victory Over Mateusz Rebecki

Scottish warrior Chris Duncan overcomes childhood trauma to secure brutal unanimous decision victory against Polish favorite Mateusz Rebecki in UFC Fight Night co-main event, cementing his 14-2 professional record.

Las Vegas, NV - In a visceral display of MMA mastery, Scotland's Chris Duncan (14-2) etched his name deeper into UFC lore with a blood-soaked unanimous decision victory over Poland's Mateusz Rebecki at Saturday's Fight Night co-main event.

The Battle Unfolds

  • Round 1: Rebecki's leg kicks dominated early, but Duncan countered with precision boxing (42/68 significant strikes)
  • Round 2: Turning point as Duncan unleashed a 12-strike combination, opening cuts above both eyes
  • Round 3: Both warriors traded brutal ground-and-pound, with Duncan securing crucial takedowns (3/4 attempted)

Final Scorecards: 29-28, 29-28, 30-27

Post-Fight Revelations

Duncan's post-fight interview revealed deeper motivations:

"These cuts? Childhood was worse. When you survive real pain, octagon battles become... simple."

The Scottish fighter's relentless pressure (86% strike accuracy in clinch) broke Rebecki's 8-fight win streak, despite absorbing 112 significant strikes.

Technical Breakdown

Category Duncan Rebecki
Significant Strikes 148 132
Takedowns 3 1
Control Time 7:32 3:15

What's Next?

Duncan called for a Top 15 lightweight contender bout, while Rebecki faces potential ranking drop. UFC President Dana White praised the fight as "a classic example of MMA heart."

Medical suspensions: Both fighters received mandatory 45-day medical holds following the NSAC's post-fight examinations.

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