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Age 33
Height 5' 10"
Reach 71.0"
Weight 155 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Age 40
Height 5' 11"
Reach 73.0"
Weight 155 lbs.
Stance Orthodox
Career Averages - Chris Duncan
4.83 SLpM
45.0% Str. Acc.
4.57 SApM
50.0% Str. Def.
2.92 TD Avg
40.0% TD Acc.
55.0% TD Def.
0.6 Sub. Avg
Career Averages - Omar Morales
3.42 SLpM
40.0% Str. Acc.
3.18 SApM
58.0% Str. Def.
0.46 TD Avg
100.0% TD Acc.
63.0% TD Def.
0.0 Sub. Avg
Chris Duncan
Moneyline
FanDuel -110
KO/TKO
BetRivers +205
Submission
BetWay +1400
Decision
BetRivers +540
Omar Morales
Moneyline
Caesars -105
KO/TKO
FanDuel +250
Submission
FanDuel +1400
Decision
FanDuel +350
Chris Duncan - Fight History
LOSS vs Renato Moicano
Submission R2 3:14 · UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan · Apr 04, 2026
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Renato Moicano 0 21 of 36 58% 62 of 84 1 of 4 25% 1 0 3:16
Chris Duncan 0 27 of 62 43% 30 of 66 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:01
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Renato Moicano 0 14 of 20 70% 16 of 22 0 of 2 0% 0 0 1:13
Chris Duncan 0 17 of 38 44% 19 of 41 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:01
2 Renato Moicano 0 7 of 16 43% 46 of 62 1 of 2 50% 1 0 2:03
Chris Duncan 0 10 of 24 41% 11 of 25 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Renato Moicano 21 of 36 58% 16 of 31 4 of 4 1 of 1 20 of 34 1 of 1 0 of 1
Chris Duncan 27 of 62 43% 8 of 39 5 of 7 14 of 16 25 of 60 2 of 2 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Renato Moicano 14 of 20 70% 10 of 16 3 of 3 1 of 1 13 of 19 1 of 1 0 of 0
Chris Duncan 17 of 38 44% 3 of 22 3 of 3 11 of 13 15 of 36 2 of 2 0 of 0
2 Renato Moicano 7 of 16 43% 6 of 15 1 of 1 0 of 0 7 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 1
Chris Duncan 10 of 24 41% 5 of 17 2 of 4 3 of 3 10 of 24 0 of 0 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 29, 2026 (6 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Angelo picks Chris Duncan, noting his durability and never-quit attitude. He acknowledges Moicano is more technical and experienced but believes Moicano is old and used up. He points out that Duncan has a history of winning fights he's not supposed to and that Moicano's recent focus may not be enough. Angelo has no bet on this fight.

"Chris Duncan is going to be the pick. I think Moano is a little too old and used up at this point."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Mar 30, 2026 (5 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Big Brady picks Chris Duncan to win by third-round knockout. He notes that Moicano is dangerous in the first round but fades after that, citing the Dariush fight where Moicano did nothing in the last 10 minutes. He believes Duncan has better cardio, durability, and power, and that his takedown defense has improved since the Manuel Torres loss. He expects Duncan to drop the first round but take over and eventually knock out Moicano.

Duncan by KO in round 3
"I'm going to take Chris Duncan to win this fight. I'll take him to win this fight by third round knockout."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Hesitant picked Apr 2, 2026 (2 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Cody picks Duncan due to his momentum, youth, and ability to take over in later rounds. He notes Moicano's losing streak and potential lack of focus, but acknowledges the fight could be competitive early. He expects Duncan's superior striking and work rate to secure a win.

"Personally, I'm going to end up going Duncan just being that he's the younger guy. He's got a whole lot of momentum right now."
DI
Diary of a Pro Gambler Expert picked Apr 4, 2026 (fight day)

The host finds it difficult to bet pre-fight. He notes Duncan is easy to take down, which plays into Moicano's strength, but Moicano's chin and cardio are questionable in a five-round fight. He sees value on neither side and will watch for live betting. He also notes the odds for 'fight doesn't go to decision' are terrible.

Odds for fight not to go to decision are terrible, so no bet.
"So for me, it's a very difficult for a pre-fight bet. And I'll probably give this one a miss pre-fight. Um, difficult fight to pre-fight. Hopefully we can live bet it."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Mar 30, 2026 (5 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Lucrative James picks Chris Duncan to win, citing Duncan's upward trajectory, age advantage (32 vs 36), superior cardio, durability, and will to win. He notes Moicano's possible decline due to outside interests and a longer camp. James expects a war but believes Duncan's physicality and recoverability will carry him, especially in later rounds. He mentions Duncan's power and takedown defense as key factors, though he acknowledges Moicano's early speed and submission threat. James states he won't bet publicly due to friendship bias but will have 'beer money' on Duncan.

No public bet; beer money on Duncan moneyline
"I'm picking Chris to win this one. I think it's going to be a good fight. I think it's going to be another war, honestly."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Mar 30, 2026 (5 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Lucrative James picks Chris Duncan to win, citing his durability and power advantage over Moicano. He believes Duncan's momentum and shorter camp have him in peak form, and he predicts a fourth-round TKO finish. James also notes that Duncan's confidence is high from training with Moicano and seeing his own improvement.

Fourth round TKO
"I definitely think you got a durability advantage here. I think you got a power advantage. So, those two put together."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Apr 1, 2026 (3 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

James is rooting for his friend Chris Duncan and has released a full breakdown video with him. He mentions Chris is his friend and he will be rooting for him against Moicano, indicating a clear pick for Duncan.

"I'm definitely going to be rooting for him against Moicano this week"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 31, 2026 (4 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

The host expects Duncan to counter Moicano effectively, showcase good grappling defense, and eventually break Moicano for a finish inside the distance. He notes Moicano's recent struggles, poor durability, and questionable gas tank, while Duncan is on a four-fight winning streak with evolving skills. The host predicts a second-round TKO or submission for Duncan.

under 2.5 rounds at -125
"I look for Duncan to counter Moano effectively... I think at a certain point within 10 maybe 12 and a half minutes we will see one of these guys get a finish. And I'm expecting it to be the Scott …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Apr 2, 2026 (2 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Paul leans towards Duncan, citing that Moicano struggles when outwrestled. He expects Duncan to use takedowns and control to win, though he's not heavily invested and plans to live bet.

"Duncan minus 170. Um, it's how I'd play it if I were to click the button right now."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Apr 4, 2026 (fight day)
Chris Duncan

The MMA Guru picks Chris Duncan, admitting he has doubted him before but is now convinced. He believes Duncan's durability, grit, and damage output will overcome Moicano, especially if the fight gets scrappy. He notes Moicano hasn't looked himself and that Duncan has good submission defense. He predicts a third-round TKO.

Third-round TKO predicted
"I'm taking Duncan to win. I'm done doubting him. I'm done doubting Dunk."
Submission R1 2:30 · UFC 323 · Dec 06, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Terrance McKinney 0 31 of 57 54% 31 of 57 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Chris Duncan 1 38 of 55 69% 53 of 75 1 of 2 50% 1 0 1:10
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Terrance McKinney 0 31 of 57 54% 31 of 57 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Chris Duncan 1 38 of 55 69% 53 of 75 1 of 2 50% 1 0 1:10
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Terrance McKinney 31 of 57 54% 26 of 50 5 of 7 0 of 0 24 of 45 6 of 11 1 of 1
Chris Duncan 38 of 55 69% 36 of 51 2 of 3 0 of 1 10 of 20 6 of 8 22 of 27
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Terrance McKinney 31 of 57 54% 26 of 50 5 of 7 0 of 0 24 of 45 6 of 11 1 of 1
Chris Duncan 38 of 55 69% 36 of 51 2 of 3 0 of 1 10 of 20 6 of 8 22 of 27
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Nov 30, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Terrance McKinney

Angelo picks Terrance McKinney despite acknowledging his poor durability and cardio. He believes McKinney is incredibly dangerous early and can get the fight to the ground to find a finish. He notes that Chris Duncan is extremely durable and often comes back from being hurt, but Angelo thinks McKinney's early explosiveness will be enough. He advises against betting due to the high risk.

"I'm going to pick Terence McKini. Don't do anything with that information. These odds aren't good enough to bet on him."
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Nov 26, 2025 (10 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Big Brady picks Chris Duncan, noting McKinney's tendency to fade after early bursts and his seven career finishes. He highlights Duncan's improved ground game and chin, and expects Duncan to weather the early storm and knock out McKinney late in the first round.

Duncan by first round knockout
"I'm going to say Duncan weathers the early storm and knocks out Terrence McKenna in very brutal fashion late in the first round."
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Dec 3, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Terrance McKinney

Cody leans toward McKinney, citing his explosive start and finishing ability. He notes that McKinney's fights are usually over in the first round and that Duncan has shown a questionable chin. He mentions that if McKinney doesn't finish early, Duncan's cardio advantage could come into play, but he trusts McKinney's early burst.

"I'm gonna go with the Terrence McKenna side. Uh, but I will say with the caveat of um I feel like a Duncan round two prop at like plus 450 plus plus 600's out there."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Dec 5, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Chris Duncan

Connor picks Chris Duncan, noting that Duncan has improved significantly at ATT, developing a calm, consistent striking game with good shot selection and power. He contrasts McKinney's all-gas-no-brakes style that fades after two minutes, and believes Duncan has the answers to McKinney's early blitz.

"I have to prick Chris Duncan the way, especially the way Chris Duncan is now. Like that's what I was going to say. Chris Duncan, I think has really gotten a lot better in a pretty short period of time."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Nov 27, 2025 (9 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Daniel picks Duncan, reasoning that if he survives McKinney's first-round onslaught, he will take over. He notes McKinney has never been past the first round and fades, while Duncan has shown durability and finishing ability. He sees Duncan winning by knockout or submission in later rounds.

"I am going to pick Chris Duncan. There's obviously a chance he gets finished in the first, but if he doesn't, he's got multiple avenues to victory."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Nov 29, 2025 (7 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Lucrative James acknowledges his bias as a friend of Chris Duncan but provides detailed reasoning. He believes McKinney's only chance is an early finish, while Duncan's physicality, cardio, and improving grappling defense will carry him through. He notes Duncan's training with Grant Dawson and focus on back-take defense. He predicts Duncan wins inside the distance, likely by KO.

Chris Duncan inside the distance
"I got Chris all day here, boys."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Dec 5, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Chris Duncan

The host acknowledges the recent love for McKinney but expects Duncan to take advantage of McKinney's overaggressive style and find a finish within one and a half rounds.

finish within 1.5 rounds
"I think that we'll see Duncan eventually take advantage of McKenny's overaggressive style and find that finish under one and a half rounds."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Dec 3, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Paul picks Duncan, emphasizing his multiple paths to victory. He notes that McKinney's win condition is a first-round finish, while Duncan has power, a guillotine choke, and cardio. He mentions that Duncan trains at American Top Team and has prepared for McKinney's wrestling. He believes if McKinney doesn't finish early, Duncan will take over.

"I'm going to actually go with Chris Duncan in this spot. Just he's got more ways to win."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Dec 3, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Terrance McKinney

The Guru picks Terrance McKinney despite acknowledging Duncan may be the better fighter. He believes McKinney's speed and first-round explosiveness will catch Duncan, who is hittable early. The Guru predicts a first-round TKO, possibly in the first minute.

first round TKO
"I'm going to go with Terrence McKini getting this one done by TKO in the first round over Chris Duncan."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Dec 5, 2025 (1 day before fight)
Chris Duncan

Zane picks Chris Duncan, emphasizing that McKinney has never won a UFC fight outside the first two minutes and loses when his initial blitz fails. He notes Duncan's improved striking and power, and believes Duncan can weather the early storm and take over. Zane thinks the odds should be wider in Duncan's favor.

Duncan should be a bigger favorite
"I think Duncan could, that should actually be a bunch bigger favorite. Frankly."
DEC R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Taira vs. Park · Aug 02, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Chris Duncan 0 114 of 267 42% 123 of 278 2 of 6 33% 0 0 1:23
Mateusz Rębecki 0 92 of 222 41% 95 of 225 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:27
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Chris Duncan 0 32 of 74 43% 38 of 81 0 of 1 0% 0 0 1:00
Mateusz Rębecki 0 19 of 62 30% 19 of 62 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
2 Chris Duncan 0 38 of 88 43% 38 of 88 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:19
Mateusz Rębecki 0 25 of 62 40% 26 of 63 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Chris Duncan 0 44 of 105 41% 47 of 109 1 of 4 25% 0 0 0:04
Mateusz Rębecki 0 48 of 98 48% 50 of 100 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:27
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Chris Duncan 114 of 267 42% 88 of 235 7 of 13 19 of 19 104 of 256 10 of 11 0 of 0
Mateusz Rębecki 92 of 222 41% 67 of 181 20 of 35 5 of 6 85 of 214 7 of 8 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Chris Duncan 32 of 74 43% 20 of 61 1 of 2 11 of 11 30 of 72 2 of 2 0 of 0
Mateusz Rębecki 19 of 62 30% 10 of 47 6 of 12 3 of 3 19 of 62 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Chris Duncan 38 of 88 43% 32 of 78 0 of 4 6 of 6 38 of 88 0 of 0 0 of 0
Mateusz Rębecki 25 of 62 40% 17 of 48 8 of 13 0 of 1 25 of 62 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Chris Duncan 44 of 105 41% 36 of 96 6 of 7 2 of 2 36 of 96 8 of 9 0 of 0
Mateusz Rębecki 48 of 98 48% 40 of 86 6 of 10 2 of 2 41 of 90 7 of 8 0 of 0
Play-by-Play
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Chris Duncan vs. Mateusz Rebecki
BETTING PREVIEW | SCOUTING REPORT | ODDS: Rebecki (-200); Duncan (+170)

Round 1
Remaining in the lightweight division for the co-main event, a pair of friends and training partners at American Top Team will throw down for Coconut Creek bragging rights. Both men happen to be a win or two from ranked opposition, so this “separating wheat from chaff” matchup has fairly high stakes relative to most other fights on the card—the preceding Rosa vs. Cornolle pairing was the lone bout on the card between two ranked combatants. Rebecki (20-2, 4-1 UFC) and Duncan (13-2, 4-1 UFC) will handle their business with matching 4-1 records in the UFC at stake, and referee Kerry Hatley will serve as the third man in the Octagon. The teammates touch gloves before determining how exactly how much pain they wish to inflict on one another.
Duncan leads off immediately with a head kick, and Rebecki comes right after him swinging. Rebecki loads up on his left hand, and Duncan knocks him back with his own right hook. The two are talking to one another as they load up with massive power—at this point, it appears they are going brawl it out. Rebecki knocks Duncan down to the ground with his swinging shots, and Duncan is able to get back to his feet. As they trade again, a giant mouse develops on the top right corner of Rebecki’s head. Rebecki takes Duncan down briefly, and Duncan threatens off his back with an elbow and then tries to get hold of a submission. Rebecki backs out and stands up, with Duncan following suit. Rebecki is quick get put his foot on the gas once more, and Duncan fires back with impunity and opens a cut on Rebecki’s forehead above his right eyebrow. Duncan sits down on an elbow that Rebecki eats like a steak, and Rebecki continues to walk through damaging blows.
Duncan stays on his back foot attacking with body kicks, and Rebecki gets close to him and drives home three quick punches. Duncan strikes with another elbow and whiffs on a head kick, and he recovers after getting countered. Duncan goes for a body kick, and Rebecki counters cleanly with a right hook. Duncan drives a knee to the body and falls to his back, and Rebecki tackles him down and looks to get to the guard. Duncan turns over while under fire to get to his feet, and Rebecki is clinging to him from behind. Rebecki leans on his training partner, and Duncan grabs the fence to get a better position. Duncan breaks out of the grip around his waist, and they proceed to trade long straight punches. Duncan steps in with a knee and is wobbled by an overhand right. Rebecki swings with everything he has, a left hand jacking Duncan in the jaw but not hurting him. Duncan scores a few elbows, and the tense, vicious round ends.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Rebecki
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Rebecki
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Rebecki

Round 2
Rebecki comes right out of his corner ready to attack, and he does just that by nailing Duncan with a crisp one-two. Duncan counters with a right hand, and he is reached by a left hook upstairs. Duncan delivers a body kick as Rebecki comes at him, and he does this again as Rebecki is trying to swing for the bleachers. Duncan misses on a kick, and Rebecki is bleeding again and strikes the body to open up head shots. Rebecki lobs a big left and a right that land flush on the sides of his foe’s head, and Duncan appears to get his foe’s attention with a sharp right hand. The Scotsman follows with a head kick that Rebecki somehow absorbs, barely still with it. Rebecki blinks it out and shoots for a double, and he takes a knee on the jaw on the way in. Duncan worms his way out the position to work back upright, and he elbows his teammate in the cut that has developed swelling around the gaping wound.
Rebecki does not care about the damage, blood in his eyes and a golf ball on his forehead, as he loops huge punches at Duncan again and again. Rebecki’s huge haymakers have swelled up Duncan’s eyes, and both men are going to need some recovery time when this is all said and done. Duncan rips a kick to the body and then stabs him in the torso with his toes. Rebecki lowers his guard to defend his guts, compromised from the strike, so Duncan attacks him with an elbow up top. Duncan goes to the body with kicks, and even when blocked, Rebecki takes them hard on the arms. Rebecki loads up on three punches to the dome, and he chases after Duncan with left hands as Duncan’s right eye balloons. Duncan kicks the front leg and jabs the gaping wound on his foe’s head, while Rebecki chases after him. Duncan knees him in the belly, and they trade hands right to the bell. Rebecki’s right eye is nearly swollen shut, and this one might not make it to the third round because of how trashed his face is.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Duncan
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Rebecki
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Rebecki

Round 3
Rebecki is cleared between rounds, and he comes out of his corner like a berserker. Swinging his way forward to shoot for takedown, he gets Duncan down and pops back up without concern. Rebecki lets him up so he can punch him in the face, and they proceed to trade hilariously heavy leather. Duncan intercepts his hard-swinging foe with faster strikes, backing off the Polish brawler and forcing a shot out of him. Duncan stops it and blocks the oncoming fire, but Rebecki still gets through. Duncan lands a body kick, and Rebecki still manages to shoot in on his hips. Duncan hits the deck and threatens with an anaconda choke, rolling through it to lock it down, but Rebecki rolls through it further to escape. They both get up, and Duncan aims a head kick at Rebecki’s leaking visage. Rebecki looks for takedowns as he appears to be fading, while Duncan beats on him with elbows. Rebecki rips open a cut on Duncan’s left eye, and Duncan completely ignores it as he bashes Rebecki in the swollen eye. Just bleed indeed.
Rebecki has his right eye closed, and Duncan closes in to tie him up to get a few seconds to catch his wind before they re-engage. Duncan stabs the body with his foot, and Rebecki is right in his face slugging him. Rebecki loops a left hand and zips an uppercut through the guard. Both men are bloodied and battered, but they continue to bang. Duncan wobbles back, starting to feel it himself, and Rebecki somehow is willing himself into a second or third wind. Duncan pushes “Chinczyk” to the fence, and Rebecki explodes out and hurls punches in bunches. Duncan boots him in the head, and Rebecki is impossibly tough as he tanks it and keeps throwing caution to the wind. Duncan lines up a knee to the forehead, and Rebecki unloads several uppercuts on the inside. They split up, and smash one another in the face right until time expires. Blood pours out of various wounds on both men, and Rebecki collapses to his knees while Duncan raises his arms in the air. What a titanic tussle, somehow outdoing the match before it and putting itself in contention for “Fight of the Year.” TLDR? Go back and watch this somehow.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Duncan (29-28 Duncan)
Chris Laporte scores the round: 10-9 Duncan (29-28 Rebecki)
Dayne Fox scores the round: 10-9 Duncan (29-28 Rebecki)

The Official Result
Chris Duncan def. Mateusz Rebecki via Unanimous Decision (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Jul 31, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Connor picks Duncan despite the fight being a toss-up. He believes Duncan is more naturally dangerous as a finisher and power striker, and that his improved shot selection and calmness under pressure will allow him to land big shots. He acknowledges Rębecki's pressure and durability could wear Duncan down, but trusts Duncan's one-shot power to turn the fight.

"I think I'm gonna take Duncan here. I just like the potential for him as a finisher and as a power striker in this fight."
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Jul 26, 2025 (7 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Lucrative James admits bias as a friend of Chris Duncan but provides a detailed breakdown. He believes Duncan has the size and reach advantage, better overall striking with kicks and range management, and the power to hurt Rębecki. He thinks Rębecki will struggle to take Duncan down due to Duncan's strength and ability to get back up, and that Rębecki may gas out if he grapples too much. He predicts a war where Duncan hurts Rębecki and finishes with a submission in round 2. He also mentions playing an under on the fight not going to decision.

Fight doesn't go to decision; Submission round 2
"Chris Duncan submission round two after a war. He hurts Rebecki, jumps on the gilly."
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Hesitant picked Jul 31, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Mateusz Rębecki

Zane picks Rębecki, noting that Rębecki's constant pressure, body work, and clinch grinding could overwhelm Duncan, who has struggled against aggressive fighters like Manuel Torres. He questions whether Duncan's improved shot selection will hold up against Rębecki's relentless pace. Zane sees Rębecki as a more consistent process fighter who can wear down opponents over time.

"I'll just take Rubisky. Yeah, it's been a minute since I've seen somebody like this does stand out to me on Chris Duncan's records that these are some pretty measured long range fighters that he has been taking on."
Submission R2 3:42 · UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady · Mar 22, 2025
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jordan Vucenic 0 16 of 26 61% 22 of 32 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:12
Chris Duncan 1 15 of 40 37% 24 of 50 4 of 5 80% 1 0 5:37
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jordan Vucenic 0 1 of 3 33% 4 of 6 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Chris Duncan 1 9 of 13 69% 16 of 21 1 of 1 100% 0 0 3:55
2 Jordan Vucenic 0 15 of 23 65% 18 of 26 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:12
Chris Duncan 0 6 of 27 22% 8 of 29 3 of 4 75% 1 0 1:42
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jordan Vucenic 16 of 26 61% 13 of 21 1 of 1 2 of 4 12 of 22 2 of 2 2 of 2
Chris Duncan 15 of 40 37% 9 of 31 5 of 5 1 of 4 8 of 30 1 of 2 6 of 8
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jordan Vucenic 1 of 3 33% 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 2 1 of 3 0 of 0 0 of 0
Chris Duncan 9 of 13 69% 5 of 7 4 of 4 0 of 2 3 of 5 0 of 0 6 of 8
2 Jordan Vucenic 15 of 23 65% 12 of 20 1 of 1 2 of 2 11 of 19 2 of 2 2 of 2
Chris Duncan 6 of 27 22% 4 of 24 1 of 1 1 of 2 5 of 25 1 of 2 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Hesitant picked Mar 16, 2025 (6 days before fight)
Jordan Vucenic

Angelo picks Jordan Vucenic but is hesitant due to the heavy -350 odds. He acknowledges Vucenic looked good in his debut despite the loss, showing durability and danger. He worries about Chris Duncan's incredible durability and ability to come back from being beaten. He decides not to bet the fight due to the poor value.

"I am going to pick Jordan here but I I don't love these minus 350 odds and I'm not going to touch them"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Mar 18, 2025 (4 days before fight)
Jordan Vucenic

Brady is high on Vucenic, praising his striking and opportunistic submission game. He thinks Vucenic has advantages everywhere: speed, durability, and grappling. He notes Chris Duncan is a walking punching bag and was submitted by Manuel Torres. Brady predicts a second-round submission.

Vucenic by submission round 2
"give me Jordan venage to win this fight by second round submission"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Jordan Vucenic

Connor agrees with Zane, picking Vucenic. He emphasizes Vucenic's technical boxing, lead right hand, and ability to finish fights, while Duncan struggles going backwards and lacks a jab. He believes Vucenic will boss Duncan around from the start.

Vucenic opened at -367, currently -400; Duncan opened at +254, currently +344.
"It does just look like this is good. Yeah, he's just gonna get to boss. Duncan around from the get-go."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Jordan Vucenic

The host thinks the line is a bit wide but expects Vucenic to put together a better body of work and win on the scorecards. He suggests the over 1.5 rounds is the best way to bet this fight.

over 1.5 rounds
"I think the over one and a half is probably the best way to win this fight for Vu Chennich or at least bet this fight."
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 19, 2025 (3 days before fight)
Jordan Vucenic

The Guru is confident in Jordan Vucenic, citing his speed, technical striking, and composure. He notes that Vucenic is much faster than Duncan and has reach at lightweight. He expects Vucenic to school Duncan over three rounds, winning a 30-27 decision, as Duncan is too slow and susceptible to getting caught in submissions.

decision 30-27
"I'm going with Jordan venik"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Mar 20, 2025 (2 days before fight)
Jordan Vucenic

Zane picks Vucenic confidently, highlighting his improved pressure fighting, technical striking, and finishing instincts. He contrasts Duncan's lack of a range game and poor defense going backwards, predicting Vucenic will overwhelm him. He notes Vucenic's loss to Kutateladze was competitive and he has since improved.

Vucenic opened at -367, currently -400; Duncan opened at +254, currently +344. Zane is surprised the line isn't wider.
"This feels like a very good fight for vucenic. Absolutely. One of the easier picks on the card for me."
WIN vs Bolaji Oki
Technical Submission (guillotine choke) R1 3:34 · UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis · Sep 28, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Chris Duncan 0 28 of 50 56% 29 of 51 2 of 3 66% 0 0 1:11
Bolaji Oki 0 10 of 25 40% 12 of 29 0 of 1 0% 1 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Chris Duncan 0 28 of 50 56% 29 of 51 2 of 3 66% 0 0 1:11
Bolaji Oki 0 10 of 25 40% 12 of 29 0 of 1 0% 1 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Chris Duncan 28 of 50 56% 25 of 47 3 of 3 0 of 0 21 of 39 6 of 8 1 of 3
Bolaji Oki 10 of 25 40% 7 of 18 1 of 1 2 of 6 10 of 25 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Chris Duncan 28 of 50 56% 25 of 47 3 of 3 0 of 0 21 of 39 6 of 8 1 of 3
Bolaji Oki 10 of 25 40% 7 of 18 1 of 1 2 of 6 10 of 25 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Sep 22, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Angelo picks Chris Duncan as an underdog. He believes Duncan's willingness to stand in the pocket and pump a jab non-stop will frustrate Oki, who has defensive issues and gets hit often. Duncan's durability and ability to survive being dropped are key factors. Angelo notes he might sprinkle a small bet if Duncan's line becomes a bigger underdog.

might sprinkle a dollar or two if line moves to high pluses
"Chris Duncan's gonna win this fight... Chris has that solid jab... Chris has what seems like a very good chin..."
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Sep 27, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Bolaji Oki

Big Brady picks Bolaji Oki but is hesitant due to Chris Duncan's poor striking defense (49%) and tendency to walk into shots. He notes Oki has power and could hurt Duncan, but thinks the fight could be close and competitive. He expects Oki to win by decision, possibly dropping Duncan at some point.

Oki by decision
"I'm going to take Oki here um I'm going to take him to win this fight either I'll say by decision maybe he hurts Duncan here or there maybe it drops him but I'm going to say Oki wins this …"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Sep 24, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Cody leans towards Duncan as an underdog, citing Oki's questionable cardio and takedown defense. He notes that Duncan has wrestling and can take Oki down, potentially tiring him. However, he acknowledges Oki's power and the risk of getting knocked out. He doesn't plan to bet heavily.

"I'll side with Duncan strictly because these new gloves have ruined Knockouts"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Sep 27, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Bolaji Oki

Cody picks Bolaji Oki as his tournament play, highlighting his physicality, power, and early knockout potential. He notes Oki is minus 105 to win inside the distance and that Chris Duncan has been badly hurt in past fights. Cody believes Oki is a more technical and powerful striker with better durability, making him a sneaky tournament target at 8.8k.

win inside the distance (-105)
"I'm going to throw Bolaji Oki here at 8.8k against Chris Duncan... he's minus 105 to win inside the distance."
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Confident picked Sep 27, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Chris Duncan

Connor agrees with Zane, noting that Oki is a much cruder fighter despite being a better athlete. He thinks Duncan's experience and ability to game plan will be key. Connor also mentions that Duncan has shown flexibility in his approach, which should help him avoid Oki's early power.

"I think it's all backwards."
DA
Daniel Vreeland Expert Confident picked Sep 24, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Bolaji Oki

Daniel Vreeland picks Bolaji Oki to win by knockout. He thinks Oki is much faster and more powerful on the feet, and that Duncan is hittable and slow. He notes Oki's good takedown defense and counter-striking. He expects Oki to hurt Duncan and finish him, possibly with body shots.

wins by KO
"I'm going to pick hoki to to find a KO here"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 25, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Bolaji Oki

JP picks Bolaji Oki because of his power and nine-fight win streak. He notes Oki has never been finished and Chris Duncan has been KO'd by Slava Claus and submitted by Manuel Torres, which he views as poor performances. JP believes Oki's power will be too much for Duncan.

"give me uh Oki by KO okay [ __ ] Duncan no way you're getting submitted by a bum like Torres"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Sep 24, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Bolaji Oki

Paul leans towards Oki, believing his power will eventually catch Duncan, who has a questionable chin. He notes that Oki's takedown defense is a concern, but Duncan's wrestling isn't elite. He expects Oki to land a knockout at some point, though he's not confident enough to bet heavily.

"I think at some point Oki just melts him"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 24, 2024 (4 days before fight)
Bolaji Oki

The MMA Guru picks Bolaji Oki over Chris Duncan, citing Oki's superior speed and fluidity. He notes that Duncan is slow for the division and hasn't impressed, while Oki looked technical in his UFC debut. He predicts Oki will land more damaging shots and win by decision.

"I'm going to go with bagok I think he'll just be a little bit more fluid a little bit more fast twist and I think that might be the difference in this fight so I'm going to pick him by …"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Confident picked Sep 27, 2024 (1 day before fight)
Chris Duncan

Zane picks Duncan as an experience pick, noting that Duncan is reasonably well-rounded and can game plan. He thinks Duncan can lean on wrestling or aggressive striking to pressure Oki. However, he acknowledges Duncan has meltdown potential, but Oki doesn't have a grappling threat to trouble Duncan.

"My instinct is Duncan for what is essentially an experience pick."
LOSS vs Manuel Torres
Submission (rear-naked choke) R1 1:46 · UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2 · Feb 24, 2024
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Manuel Torres 0 3 of 5 60% 5 of 7 2 of 2 100% 1 0 0:42
Chris Duncan 0 1 of 2 50% 1 of 2 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:40
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Manuel Torres 0 3 of 5 60% 5 of 7 2 of 2 100% 1 0 0:42
Chris Duncan 0 1 of 2 50% 1 of 2 1 of 3 33% 0 0 0:40
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Manuel Torres 3 of 5 60% 2 of 4 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 2 2 of 2 1 of 1
Chris Duncan 1 of 2 50% 1 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Manuel Torres 3 of 5 60% 2 of 4 1 of 1 0 of 0 0 of 2 2 of 2 1 of 1
Chris Duncan 1 of 2 50% 1 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 2 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Feb 18, 2024 (6 days before fight)
Manuel Torres

Angelo picks Torres as the more dangerous fighter, citing his length and finishing ability. He acknowledges Duncan's durability and toughness but believes Torres will eventually break him. He mentions that over 1.5 rounds might be solid but Torres is the pick.

over 1.5 rounds might be solid
"I am going to pick Torres here I think he's the more dangerous guy"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Feb 19, 2024 (5 days before fight)
Manuel Torres

Big Brady picks Manuel Torres to win by first-round knockout. He notes that Torres has 15 finishes in 16 fights, all in the first round, and is a chaotic striker. He criticizes Chris Duncan's 49% striking defense and notes that Duncan has been knocked down and knocked out before. Brady believes Torres will draw Duncan into a brawl and that Torres has more power and durability. He expects the fight to end in the first round.

Torres wins by KO in round 1
"I'm going to take Torres to win this fight I'm going to take him to win this fight by first round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Feb 21, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Cody picks Duncan as an underdog, noting that Torres is a first-round finisher with suspect cardio and grappling. He believes Duncan can take Torres down, make him carry weight, and grind him out. He mentions Duncan's improved wrestling and game plan against Ashmus. He acknowledges the risk of getting melted early but likes the plus price.

"dog number two for me I'll take Duncan"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Feb 22, 2024 (2 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

The host acknowledges Torres's power and early finishes but notes he overextends and can be countered. He believes Duncan is a more educated striker with a well-rounded game. If Duncan can survive the early onslaught, he can grind Torres against the cage and on the mat, finding a finish in the second or third round as Torres slows down.

Finish in second or third round
"I think if he can stay safe enough early in this fight he should be able to find those grinding opportunities up against the cage on the mat and the potential finishing opportunity in the second and third round as …"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Feb 21, 2024 (3 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Paul agrees with Cody, picking Duncan. He notes Torres is an offensive dynamo but has cardio issues and poor grappling defense. Duncan's takedowns and pressure could be key. He mentions Duncan's camp at American Top Team and his improved fight IQ. He thinks Duncan can avoid a gunfight and grind out a win.

"I'm with you Duncan plus 165 is a fine Underdog pick as far as I'm concerned"
WIN vs Yanal Ashmouz
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura · Jul 22, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Chris Duncan 0 85 of 206 41% 87 of 209 2 of 4 50% 0 0 0:48
Yanal Ashmouz 0 35 of 98 35% 36 of 100 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Chris Duncan 0 19 of 60 31% 19 of 60 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:06
Yanal Ashmouz 0 9 of 28 32% 9 of 28 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
2 Chris Duncan 0 26 of 60 43% 26 of 60 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:02
Yanal Ashmouz 0 14 of 36 38% 14 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Chris Duncan 0 40 of 86 46% 42 of 89 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:40
Yanal Ashmouz 0 12 of 34 35% 13 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Chris Duncan 85 of 206 41% 54 of 161 23 of 30 8 of 15 82 of 200 3 of 6 0 of 0
Yanal Ashmouz 35 of 98 35% 15 of 68 8 of 14 12 of 16 34 of 96 1 of 2 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Chris Duncan 19 of 60 31% 11 of 46 2 of 5 6 of 9 19 of 60 0 of 0 0 of 0
Yanal Ashmouz 9 of 28 32% 4 of 20 2 of 5 3 of 3 8 of 27 1 of 1 0 of 0
2 Chris Duncan 26 of 60 43% 12 of 41 12 of 14 2 of 5 26 of 60 0 of 0 0 of 0
Yanal Ashmouz 14 of 36 38% 6 of 26 3 of 5 5 of 5 14 of 35 0 of 1 0 of 0
3 Chris Duncan 40 of 86 46% 31 of 74 9 of 11 0 of 1 37 of 80 3 of 6 0 of 0
Yanal Ashmouz 12 of 34 35% 5 of 22 3 of 4 4 of 8 12 of 34 0 of 0 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Jul 16, 2023 (6 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Angelo likes Chris Duncan's forward pressure and grit, noting that Duncan has been dropped but never out of a fight. He questions Yanal Ashmouz's takedown defense and thinks Duncan's wrestling will be a factor. He has placed a half-unit bet on Duncan at near even money.

half unit bet placed
"I like Chris in this matchup I think that his forward pressure his grit are gonna get it done"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked Jul 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)

Big Brady picks Shauna Bannon as a dog, but admits he hates the pick and won't bet it. He thinks Bannon has a path to victory through wrestling, as Brasil has poor takedown defense (45%). He notes Brasil is the more skilled striker but looked awful in her debut. He is not high on either fighter.

"I hate this pick I hate this fight but I'm gonna take another dog here and Sean abandon to get it done"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Jul 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Yanal Ashmouz

Cody picks Ashmouz, citing his power and aggression. He notes Duncan was knocked out by Borshchev and has suspect durability. He thinks Ashmouz's wrestling and power are advantages, and likes the plus money.

Ashmouz by KO, Ashmouz round 1 at +550
"him plus 120 don't mind it him like there's some like some of the props seem like extra spicy too"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Jul 20, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Daniel leans toward Chris Duncan, citing his improved grappling and cage work shown in his last fight, as well as his physicality. He notes Duncan is training at ATT and getting high-level looks. However, he is not sold on Duncan's durability and thinks he is hittable. He is not interested in betting Duncan at -140 due to the unknowns about Ashmouz. He says he needs to see more from both fighters.

Daniel says he is not interested at the betting window. He mentions the line: Duncan -140, Ashmouz +125.
"I'm going to lean Duncan but I I'm not interested at the betting window"
LU
Lucrative James Expert Confident picked Jul 18, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

James picks Chris Duncan to win. He thinks Duncan is a better striker overall, with size and reach advantages. He believes Ashmouz will struggle to wrestle Duncan, making it a striking fight where Duncan has the edge. James notes that Ashmouz was a +300 underdog in his last fight and is now -110, which he sees as a market overcorrection. He acknowledges that both fighters have knockout power and the fight is volatile, but he favors Duncan.

"for that fight I do favor Duncan for sure"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Yanal Ashmouz

The host picks Yanal Ashmouz, citing his durability, explosiveness, and power to find an early finish. He expects both to grapple initially but thinks it becomes a fistfight where Ashmouz's power prevails. He suggests the fight doesn't go to decision and that unders are safe.

fight doesn't go to decision, unders are safe
"I feel like ash moose has a little bit better durability a little bit more explosiveness and a little bit more power to eventually find that chin of Duncan and put his lights cleaned out"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Jul 19, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Yanal Ashmouz

Paul picks Ashmouz, recalling his KO of Sam Patterson. He thinks Duncan is stiff and hittable, and Ashmouz's power is a real threat. He notes Duncan's wrestling looked good against Morales but still favors the dog.

Ashmouz by knockout
"I'm willing to take an underdog flyer here so samyam for you know Ash moons"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Jul 17, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Yanal Ashmouz

The MMA Guru picks Yanal Ashmouz, calling Chris Duncan's favorite status 'straight up incorrect odds'. He criticizes Duncan's UFC debut as one of the worst, showing no skill on the feet and a slow grappling game against an older Omar Morales. He notes Duncan has been finished before on the Contender Series. The Guru highlights Ashmouz's explosiveness and KO power, predicting a first-round TKO.

TKO in first round
"I'm definitely gonna have to side with you nalashmus he's coming off a wicked KO win over Sam Patterson"
WIN vs Omar Morales
Decision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 · Mar 18, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Chris Duncan 0 53 of 83 63% 62 of 92 5 of 14 35% 0 0 6:31
Omar Morales 0 47 of 80 58% 53 of 86 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:02
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Chris Duncan 0 24 of 40 60% 24 of 40 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:12
Omar Morales 0 26 of 42 61% 27 of 43 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Chris Duncan 0 14 of 24 58% 20 of 30 1 of 5 20% 0 0 2:42
Omar Morales 0 7 of 17 41% 10 of 20 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:02
3 Chris Duncan 0 15 of 19 78% 18 of 22 4 of 7 57% 0 0 3:37
Omar Morales 0 14 of 21 66% 16 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Chris Duncan 53 of 83 63% 12 of 25 17 of 21 24 of 37 43 of 73 3 of 3 7 of 7
Omar Morales 47 of 80 58% 32 of 64 5 of 6 10 of 10 41 of 73 5 of 6 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Chris Duncan 24 of 40 60% 6 of 13 6 of 8 12 of 19 21 of 37 3 of 3 0 of 0
Omar Morales 26 of 42 61% 18 of 34 2 of 2 6 of 6 22 of 37 3 of 4 1 of 1
2 Chris Duncan 14 of 24 58% 1 of 4 5 of 7 8 of 13 9 of 19 0 of 0 5 of 5
Omar Morales 7 of 17 41% 4 of 14 2 of 2 1 of 1 6 of 16 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Chris Duncan 15 of 19 78% 5 of 8 6 of 6 4 of 5 13 of 17 0 of 0 2 of 2
Omar Morales 14 of 21 66% 10 of 16 1 of 2 3 of 3 13 of 20 1 of 1 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Angelo likes Chris Duncan because of his toughness and ability to recover from being dropped. He thinks Omar Morales' chin is effectively gone after back-to-back stoppage losses. He placed a half-unit bet on Duncan at -108 and expected the line to move. He believes Duncan will take damage but get the win.

bet at -108
"I do have a half of a unit moneyline bet on him at minus 108."
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Mar 14, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Big Brady picks Chris Duncan as a slight underdog, citing his youth (29 vs 37), power, and toughness despite terrible striking defense. He notes Morales has not shown finishing ability at UFC level and is getting older. He predicts a second-round knockout, but admits he could care less about this fight and finds it hard to call.

"I'm going to take the slight dog here and Chris Duncan and knock out Omar Morales"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Cody picks Morales, despite his low volume and recent KO loss. He notes Duncan is a brawler who gets hit a lot and has poor defense. He thinks Morales has power and can land a big shot, especially with his training at Kill Cliff. He says Morales needs to show aggression and pounce if he hurts Duncan. He admits it's a risky pick but sees value.

"Omar Morales for me as well for a lot of the same points like it's just I don't think Chris Duncan is UFC caliber"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Mar 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Connor picks Morales but with alarm bells, noting that Morales has mentally deteriorated after three hard losses and a failed weight cut. He believes the matchup is winnable because Duncan is a brawler who will trade at Morales's preferred range. However, he worries that Morales may break if frustrated, as seen in his last fight where he brawled wildly.

"I'll still pick Morales, but I did have to open with a big like alarm bells are ringing."
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Lean picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Jacob picks Omar Morales, citing experience and technical striking. He thinks Chris Duncan is slower than Uros Medic and not as relentless a wrestler as Jonathan Pearce, who beat Morales. He believes Morales can touch up Duncan on the feet and that Duncan will default to wrestling, where Morales is no joke on the ground.

"I am on the Omar side I think experience plays a big factor in this fight."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Morales is a disciplined striker with good distance management and kicks, while Duncan is a brawler who leaves himself open to counters. Morales should use his technical advantage to pick Duncan apart from range, likely winning a decision. If Duncan gets reckless, Morales could even get a knockout.

"I think he's the more disciplined Striker here which is going to be the main X Factor"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Paul picks Morales, echoing that Duncan is not UFC caliber. He notes Morales used to be durable but questions his chin after the KO. He thinks Morales has a better camp and can win, but if it goes to decision, the UK crowd might favor Duncan. He says it's a pick'em price and expects fireworks.

"Omar Morales for me as well... it should be fireworks... it's probably relatively right at a at a pickum type of price"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

The MMA Guru picks Chris Duncan over Omar Morales, citing Duncan's youth and toughness. He notes Duncan had a rough weight cut before his contender series loss but has since recovered. Morales is 37 and coming off a KO loss, and his competition outside the UFC is not impressive. He predicts a fun scrap with Duncan winning a 29-28 decision, having more in the tank.

Duncan wins by decision 29-28
"I'm going with Chris Duncan winning this fight by decision I reckon 29-28 in a fun scrap"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Mar 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Zane also picks Morales but is cautious. He notes that Duncan is a wild brawler who gets hurt often, and Morales has the counter ability and sharpness to exploit that. However, he acknowledges that Morales's recent performances have been poor and that the fight is a referendum on where Morales is mentally.

"The matchup feels more than anything like a referendum on where Morales is at."
Omar Morales - Fight History
LOSS vs Chris Duncan
Decision (split) (27–30, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC 286: Edwards vs. Usman 3 · Mar 18, 2023
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Chris Duncan 0 53 of 83 63% 62 of 92 5 of 14 35% 0 0 6:31
Omar Morales 0 47 of 80 58% 53 of 86 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:02
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Chris Duncan 0 24 of 40 60% 24 of 40 0 of 2 0% 0 0 0:12
Omar Morales 0 26 of 42 61% 27 of 43 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Chris Duncan 0 14 of 24 58% 20 of 30 1 of 5 20% 0 0 2:42
Omar Morales 0 7 of 17 41% 10 of 20 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:02
3 Chris Duncan 0 15 of 19 78% 18 of 22 4 of 7 57% 0 0 3:37
Omar Morales 0 14 of 21 66% 16 of 23 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Chris Duncan 53 of 83 63% 12 of 25 17 of 21 24 of 37 43 of 73 3 of 3 7 of 7
Omar Morales 47 of 80 58% 32 of 64 5 of 6 10 of 10 41 of 73 5 of 6 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Chris Duncan 24 of 40 60% 6 of 13 6 of 8 12 of 19 21 of 37 3 of 3 0 of 0
Omar Morales 26 of 42 61% 18 of 34 2 of 2 6 of 6 22 of 37 3 of 4 1 of 1
2 Chris Duncan 14 of 24 58% 1 of 4 5 of 7 8 of 13 9 of 19 0 of 0 5 of 5
Omar Morales 7 of 17 41% 4 of 14 2 of 2 1 of 1 6 of 16 1 of 1 0 of 0
3 Chris Duncan 15 of 19 78% 5 of 8 6 of 6 4 of 5 13 of 17 0 of 0 2 of 2
Omar Morales 14 of 21 66% 10 of 16 1 of 2 3 of 3 13 of 20 1 of 1 0 of 0
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Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Angelo likes Chris Duncan because of his toughness and ability to recover from being dropped. He thinks Omar Morales' chin is effectively gone after back-to-back stoppage losses. He placed a half-unit bet on Duncan at -108 and expected the line to move. He believes Duncan will take damage but get the win.

bet at -108
"I do have a half of a unit moneyline bet on him at minus 108."
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Mar 14, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Big Brady picks Chris Duncan as a slight underdog, citing his youth (29 vs 37), power, and toughness despite terrible striking defense. He notes Morales has not shown finishing ability at UFC level and is getting older. He predicts a second-round knockout, but admits he could care less about this fight and finds it hard to call.

"I'm going to take the slight dog here and Chris Duncan and knock out Omar Morales"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Cody picks Morales, despite his low volume and recent KO loss. He notes Duncan is a brawler who gets hit a lot and has poor defense. He thinks Morales has power and can land a big shot, especially with his training at Kill Cliff. He says Morales needs to show aggression and pounce if he hurts Duncan. He admits it's a risky pick but sees value.

"Omar Morales for me as well for a lot of the same points like it's just I don't think Chris Duncan is UFC caliber"
CO
Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Mar 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Connor picks Morales but with alarm bells, noting that Morales has mentally deteriorated after three hard losses and a failed weight cut. He believes the matchup is winnable because Duncan is a brawler who will trade at Morales's preferred range. However, he worries that Morales may break if frustrated, as seen in his last fight where he brawled wildly.

"I'll still pick Morales, but I did have to open with a big like alarm bells are ringing."
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Lean picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Jacob picks Omar Morales, citing experience and technical striking. He thinks Chris Duncan is slower than Uros Medic and not as relentless a wrestler as Jonathan Pearce, who beat Morales. He believes Morales can touch up Duncan on the feet and that Duncan will default to wrestling, where Morales is no joke on the ground.

"I am on the Omar side I think experience plays a big factor in this fight."
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Morales is a disciplined striker with good distance management and kicks, while Duncan is a brawler who leaves himself open to counters. Morales should use his technical advantage to pick Duncan apart from range, likely winning a decision. If Duncan gets reckless, Morales could even get a knockout.

"I think he's the more disciplined Striker here which is going to be the main X Factor"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Paul picks Morales, echoing that Duncan is not UFC caliber. He notes Morales used to be durable but questions his chin after the KO. He thinks Morales has a better camp and can win, but if it goes to decision, the UK crowd might favor Duncan. He says it's a pick'em price and expects fireworks.

"Omar Morales for me as well... it should be fireworks... it's probably relatively right at a at a pickum type of price"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

The MMA Guru picks Chris Duncan over Omar Morales, citing Duncan's youth and toughness. He notes Duncan had a rough weight cut before his contender series loss but has since recovered. Morales is 37 and coming off a KO loss, and his competition outside the UFC is not impressive. He predicts a fun scrap with Duncan winning a 29-28 decision, having more in the tank.

Duncan wins by decision 29-28
"I'm going with Chris Duncan winning this fight by decision I reckon 29-28 in a fun scrap"
ZA
Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Mar 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Zane also picks Morales but is cautious. He notes that Duncan is a wild brawler who gets hurt often, and Morales has the counter ability and sharpness to exploit that. However, he acknowledges that Morales's recent performances have been poor and that the fight is a referendum on where Morales is mentally.

"The matchup feels more than anything like a referendum on where Morales is at."
LOSS vs Uroš Medić
TKO (punches) R2 3:05 · UFC Fight Night: Holm vs. Vieira · May 21, 2022
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Uroš Medić 0 33 of 85 38% 33 of 85 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Omar Morales 2 47 of 86 54% 47 of 86 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Uroš Medić 0 17 of 52 32% 17 of 52 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Omar Morales 0 24 of 50 48% 24 of 50 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Uroš Medić 0 16 of 33 48% 16 of 33 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Omar Morales 2 23 of 36 63% 23 of 36 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:02
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Uroš Medić 33 of 85 38% 18 of 64 8 of 14 7 of 7 32 of 82 1 of 3 0 of 0
Omar Morales 47 of 86 54% 21 of 57 13 of 16 13 of 13 45 of 83 2 of 3 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Uroš Medić 17 of 52 32% 6 of 37 7 of 11 4 of 4 17 of 51 0 of 1 0 of 0
Omar Morales 24 of 50 48% 11 of 35 8 of 10 5 of 5 23 of 48 1 of 2 0 of 0
2 Uroš Medić 16 of 33 48% 12 of 27 1 of 3 3 of 3 15 of 31 1 of 2 0 of 0
Omar Morales 23 of 36 63% 10 of 22 5 of 6 8 of 8 22 of 35 1 of 1 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked May 15, 2022 (6 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Angelo picks Omar Morales because he believes Morales's strength and ability to mix in grappling will be the difference. He notes that Uroš Medić is a kill-or-be-killed first-round striker who has shown poor grappling defense. Morales needs to survive the first round and work takedowns to avoid danger. Angelo expects a decision win for Morales.

"i think omar's strength and a touch of that grappling that we've seen will be the difference here so i think omar will win a decision"
BI
Big Brady Expert Hesitant picked May 17, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Big Brady picks Omar Morales to win by second-round submission, but expresses low confidence due to Morales' poor fight IQ. He notes Morales has a BJJ black belt and should take the fight to the mat to exploit Medić's weak ground game and cardio. However, he worries Morales might stand and trade, which would give Medić a knockout chance. He says he cannot trust Morales at -160.

second round submission
"give me morales to win remember alice to win by second round submission but i just can't trust him and i can't trust him at minus 160 as well"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked May 18, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Cody picks Morales, citing his durability, experience, and return to lightweight where he performed best. He notes Medić's tendency to fade after the first round and lack of deep fight experience. He expects Morales to weather an early storm and take over as Medić tires, possibly winning by decision or late finish.

"i'm actually expecting to see a little bit better version of him here and i think a slightly better version of him here gets the win against euros medic"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert picked May 21, 2022 (fight day)

The host does not make a clear pick for this fight. He mentions it as a potential live bet spot (Medic after round one) and includes it in a totals parlay (under 2.5 rounds), but does not state a winner.

under 2.5 rounds (part of totals parlay)
"medic obviously after or sorry uh omar morales after round one"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked May 18, 2022 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Paul agrees with Cody, saying Morales' durability and return to lightweight should be key. He notes Medić's early explosiveness but thinks Morales can survive and take over. He is confident in Morales.

"that makes sense to me"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 17, 2022 (4 days before fight)
Omar Morales

The MMA Guru picks Omar Morales, citing his toughness and durability. He worries about Uroš Medić's cardio and thinks Morales can survive the early storm and take over in later rounds. He notes Morales has a reach advantage and can pressure Medić in the second and third rounds. He predicts a 29-28 unanimous decision for Morales.

"i'm going to trust omar morales not to get finished early"
LOSS vs Jonathan Pearce
Submission (rear-naked choke) R2 3:31 · UFC 266: Volkanovski vs. Ortega · Sep 25, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Jonathan Pearce 0 12 of 35 34% 55 of 83 6 of 11 54% 1 0 5:33
Omar Morales 0 12 of 25 48% 27 of 42 0 of 0 --- 0 2 0:19
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Jonathan Pearce 0 10 of 29 34% 28 of 48 4 of 7 57% 0 0 2:22
Omar Morales 0 11 of 21 52% 21 of 31 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:08
2 Jonathan Pearce 0 2 of 6 33% 27 of 35 2 of 4 50% 1 0 3:11
Omar Morales 0 1 of 4 25% 6 of 11 0 of 0 --- 0 1 0:11
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Jonathan Pearce 12 of 35 34% 9 of 28 3 of 4 0 of 3 11 of 33 1 of 2 0 of 0
Omar Morales 12 of 25 48% 9 of 22 0 of 0 3 of 3 8 of 18 4 of 7 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Jonathan Pearce 10 of 29 34% 7 of 22 3 of 4 0 of 3 10 of 29 0 of 0 0 of 0
Omar Morales 11 of 21 52% 8 of 18 0 of 0 3 of 3 8 of 15 3 of 6 0 of 0
2 Jonathan Pearce 2 of 6 33% 2 of 6 0 of 0 0 of 0 1 of 4 1 of 2 0 of 0
Omar Morales 1 of 4 25% 1 of 4 0 of 0 0 of 0 0 of 3 1 of 1 0 of 0
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Sep 21, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Angelo picks Omar Morales, citing his strong kickboxing, solid takedown defense, and forward pressure. He notes that Morales' only loss is to Giga Chikadze, which looks better after Giga's recent win. Angelo believes Morales' striking and ability to control the cage will be key, and he expects a stoppage win.

Angelo suggests less less on Monkey Knife Fight strike line, expecting a stoppage.
"I gotta go with Omar Morales"
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Sep 21, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Big Brady picks Omar Morales to win by first-round knockout. He notes that Jonathan Pierce is very hittable and relies on his chin, while Morales has good takedown defense and is a black belt in BJJ. He believes Morales can take advantage of Pierce's sloppy striking and potentially finish him early, though he acknowledges Pierce's cardio could be a factor if the fight goes longer.

first round knockout
"i'm gonna say he knocks out jonathan pierce i'm gonna say this is going to be an absolute war"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Sep 23, 2021 (2 days before fight)
Jonathan Pearce

Cody picks Pearce as an underdog, citing his volume, pace, cardio, and wrestling. He notes Morales' low output and questions his power at UFC level. He worries about Morales' calf kicks but believes Pearce's pressure will overwhelm Morales over three rounds.

"i'm gonna take the underdog shot here and go with jonathan pierce"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked Sep 24, 2021 (1 day before fight)
Omar Morales

Daniel Levi picks Omar Morales because he believes Morales can slow the pace and fight at his own methodical rhythm. He notes that Jonathan Pearce absorbs too many strikes (upwards of seven per minute) and that Morales has a solid wrestling base and is in his prime at 35. Levi also mentions that Morales addressed medical issues that held him back previously, and expects a finish or decision win.

"you cannot eat seven strikes per minute and beat omar morales in a fight so give me omar morales either via decision or via knockout"
JA
Jacob Lines Expert Confident picked Sep 21, 2021 (4 days before fight)
Jonathan Pearce

Jacob picks Jonathan Pearce, citing his wrestling, pace, and a quote from Pearce: 'I've never seen a striker out wrestle a wrestler.' Jacob believes Pearce will get takedowns and wear down Omar Morales. He also notes that Pearce has already beaten Morales once before.

Jacob calls Pearce his 'lock of the week' and plans to include him in DraftKings lineup at $7,700.
"Jonathan Pierce, I think and I made this decision literally 15 minutes before the podcast started... I just love Jonathan Pierce"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Sep 25, 2021 (fight day)
Omar Morales

The host believes Omar Morales will win via decision. He thinks Morales has a much more hard-nosed striking style that will march down Jonathan Pierce. He expects Pierce to struggle to close the distance and land takedowns due to the heavy onslaught from Morales. He notes that Pierce's grappling success is necessary for him to win, but he doubts Pierce can break Morales.

"I'm going to be going with omar morales and i'm going to take him to win this fight via decision."
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert picked Sep 23, 2021 (2 days before fight)

Paul does not have a clear pick. He is staying away from this fight, noting he has been burned by Pearce before (the Joe Lauzon loss). He respects others who like Morales but has no edge.

"i'm not going to step in front of you on that one that that's a fight that i'm going to probably stay away from"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Sep 19, 2021 (6 days before fight)
Omar Morales

The MMA Guru picks Omar Morales over Jonathan Pearce, citing Morales' composed striking and takedown defense. He notes that Morales' only loss is to Giga Chikadze, which has aged well, and that Pearce, while looking good against Kaikamaka, is not at Morales' level. He expects Morales to win a unanimous decision, as he doesn't see the fight hitting the ground and believes Morales is a more versatile and dangerous striker.

"i'm going to be going with omar morales here this bout takes place in the featherweight division both guys very big for the featherweight division as well"
WIN vs Shane Young
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC 260: Miocic vs. Ngannou 2 · Mar 27, 2021
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Omar Morales 0 46 of 105 43% 59 of 120 1 of 5 20% 0 0 3:26
Shane Young 0 69 of 144 47% 74 of 150 2 of 2 100% 0 0 1:27
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Omar Morales 0 8 of 14 57% 8 of 14 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:37
Shane Young 0 7 of 14 50% 11 of 19 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:46
2 Omar Morales 0 18 of 37 48% 18 of 37 1 of 2 50% 0 0 0:38
Shane Young 0 28 of 61 45% 28 of 61 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:11
3 Omar Morales 0 20 of 54 37% 33 of 69 0 of 3 0% 0 0 1:11
Shane Young 0 34 of 69 49% 35 of 70 1 of 1 100% 0 0 0:30
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Omar Morales 46 of 105 43% 17 of 65 19 of 26 10 of 14 40 of 99 6 of 6 0 of 0
Shane Young 69 of 144 47% 48 of 120 7 of 10 14 of 14 59 of 133 9 of 10 1 of 1
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Omar Morales 8 of 14 57% 2 of 5 3 of 4 3 of 5 5 of 11 3 of 3 0 of 0
Shane Young 7 of 14 50% 2 of 9 4 of 4 1 of 1 3 of 10 3 of 3 1 of 1
2 Omar Morales 18 of 37 48% 5 of 20 9 of 11 4 of 6 17 of 36 1 of 1 0 of 0
Shane Young 28 of 61 45% 19 of 50 2 of 4 7 of 7 27 of 59 1 of 2 0 of 0
3 Omar Morales 20 of 54 37% 10 of 40 7 of 11 3 of 3 18 of 52 2 of 2 0 of 0
Shane Young 34 of 69 49% 27 of 61 1 of 2 6 of 6 29 of 64 5 of 5 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Mar 24, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Big Brady picks Omar Morales to win by second-round knockout, likely via head kick. He notes Morales' power and body kicks, and that Young is very hittable with poor striking defense (56% striking defense, absorbs 5.15 strikes per minute). He references Young's last fight where he was hurt by a head kick. He believes Morales is levels above Young technically and will put him away.

Morales by KO round 2; head kick finish
"i'm going to take home morales i'm going to say second round knockout"
CO
Cody Saftic Expert Lean picked Mar 24, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Shane Young

Cody leans towards Young as an underdog, noting that Morales is 35 and may have peaked. He thinks Young's volume and pace could be key, and that Morales was hesitant in his last fight. He is tentatively picking Young for the parlay, but is not fully confident.

"i'm gonna pencil in shane young tentatively"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 24, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

The host is confident in Omar Morales to win by second-round KO. He notes Morales' power, pressure, and durability, and believes Shane Young will struggle with Morales' ferocity and size. He compares Young's losses to fighters who pressured him, like Volkanovski and Ludovit Klein, and expects Morales to do the same. He calls Morales his 'strongest lean' on the card and thinks he will overwhelm Young with strikes and possibly a takedown.

"I'll take him by second round ko... probably my strongest lean on this card"
PA
Paul Shaughnessy Expert Lean picked Mar 24, 2021 (3 days before fight)
Shane Young

Paul also leans towards Young, citing Morales' poor game plan against Giga Chikadze and his reluctance to wrestle. He thinks Young's pressure and cardio could be too much for Morales, who has shown low volume. He is not fully confident but likes the underdog value.

"i'm gonna take shane young for the time being"
LOSS vs Giga Chikadze
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–27, 30–27) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Moraes vs. Sandhagen · Oct 11, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Giga Chikadze 1 65 of 157 41% 69 of 163 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:29
Omar Morales 0 34 of 128 26% 35 of 130 0 of 0 --- 0 0 1:04
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Giga Chikadze 0 23 of 50 46% 23 of 50 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Omar Morales 0 11 of 31 35% 11 of 31 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:26
2 Giga Chikadze 0 11 of 39 28% 13 of 41 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:07
Omar Morales 0 11 of 50 22% 12 of 52 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:32
3 Giga Chikadze 1 31 of 68 45% 33 of 72 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:22
Omar Morales 0 12 of 47 25% 12 of 47 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:06
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Giga Chikadze 65 of 157 41% 32 of 117 24 of 28 9 of 12 54 of 134 0 of 2 11 of 21
Omar Morales 34 of 128 26% 23 of 111 7 of 11 4 of 6 34 of 125 0 of 0 0 of 3
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Giga Chikadze 23 of 50 46% 10 of 35 7 of 7 6 of 8 23 of 50 0 of 0 0 of 0
Omar Morales 11 of 31 35% 8 of 27 1 of 1 2 of 3 11 of 31 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Giga Chikadze 11 of 39 28% 8 of 33 3 of 5 0 of 1 11 of 39 0 of 0 0 of 0
Omar Morales 11 of 50 22% 5 of 42 4 of 5 2 of 3 11 of 50 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Giga Chikadze 31 of 68 45% 14 of 49 14 of 16 3 of 3 20 of 45 0 of 2 11 of 21
Omar Morales 12 of 47 25% 10 of 42 2 of 5 0 of 0 12 of 44 0 of 0 0 of 3
Play-by-Play
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Giga Chikadze vs. Omar Morales

Round 1
Moving now to the 145-pound weight category, the recently nicknamed “Ninja” Chikadze (10-2, 3-0 UFC) looks to become the first man to beat the hard-charging Venezuelan Morales (10-0, 2-0 UFC). This interesting striker vs. grappler stylistic matchup will be overseen by referee Marc Goddard, and the two men have no interest in touch gloves to clock in their fight. Both stay at a distance to find their range in the early going, letting off heavy but sporadic kicks at the body while Chikadze attacks the calf as well. Morales closes in to land a few punches, and Chikadze fires back with some blazing fast kicks. The unbeaten fighter again lands a couple punches and breaks away, and Chikadze spins with a back kick to plant Morales on his backside. The Venezuelan fighter springs back up and engages, but Chikadze is the one to land in the exchange. Morales dodges a spinning strike and walks forward to clinch up, but Chikadze pushes off to gain a separation a few seconds later. Chikadze attacks the calf again and points at it to admire his work, and he goes after it again. Chikadze stomps the canvas a few times to draw a reaction, and winds up with another heavy low kick. Morales’ calf is swelling up already, and he walks forward and gets clipped with a right hand. When Morales kicks his opponent's leg, Chikadze laughs at him and taunts him to kick it again. Chikadze winds up and fires off a body kick that lands with an audible thud, and the two brawl it out for a moment. Another leg kick from Chikadze ends this tense round.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze

Round 2
The two men pick up where they left off with the intensity, trash talking each other as they unload loud kicks. Morales closes in on him and hits a sudden takedown, and Chikadze looks surprised as he sits against the fence until deciding it is time to stand up again. When they get to their feet, Chikadze considers keeping the dominant position in the clinch but pushes off and fires a low kick. The two duck down to sling big overhand rights, and practically every strike is a home run shot as they put everything they have into their offense. Morales rushes in and his leg gives out, but he is able to stand back up as Chikadze stares at him from afar. “Ninja” swings and misses with a head kick, and he hops backwards and lands a right hand. Chikadze dances and hops around, and dodges a right hand from Morales to crack Morales with a huge left hand. When Morales swings and misses as a response, Chikadze goads him on to keep it coming. Chikadze slips in and out with shots, able to close the distance and disengage before absorbing any counter. Chikadze retreats as Morales gets in a one-two, and Chikadze makes him pay with a heavy right hand that bloodies the bridge of the undefeated fighter’s nose. Morales kicks Chikadze’s lead leg, and slams a body kick off Chikadze’s arm. Chikadze dips and wings a right hand, and his head movement helps him avoid the counter as he hammers home two nasty body kicks. The round ends as Morales gives chase.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze

Round 3
The two featherweights come charging out of their corners to unload big right hands, but they close the distance too quickly to connect. Chikadze backs away to chip away with a few kicks, and Morales follows after him. Chikadze obliges his opponent chasing him by zinging a head kick that just misses the mark. Instead of just walking straight towards Chikadze like earlier in the match, Morales tries to circle around but only manages to land a few jabs. Chikadze dances out of the way from the barrage of strikes that come from his undefeated adversary, and he sneaks in a quick leg kick. Morales is hobbled with his left leg swollen and bloodied, and Chikadze cracks him to the body with a kick as Morales walks in. Chikadze tries to follow the kick with two booming hooks, but Morales is barely able to get out of the way in time. Chikadze stings the body again and slings a left hand that catches Morales on the chin, but Morales eats it like a sandwich. Chikadze winds up with a huge right hand and puts Morales down hard, where the kickboxer leaps on top and starts raining down heavy shots. Morales takes everything on the chin and fights his way back to his feet, so Chikadze kicks him to the body again. Morales is on wobbled legs as Chikadze just misses a head kick. Chikadze looks away and slings a left hook, and the punch blows the hair back but comes up shy of the mark. Chikadze catches a kick and lets it go, before letting loose with an axe kick. Morales gets energized and starts throwing, but he cannot land flush with anything of note. Chikadze backs away and fires off a rolling thunder kick that clatters off the guard of his foe, and Morales stands over him until the final horn ends the fight and likely ends Morales' undefeated record.

Sherdog Scores
Jay Pettry scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze (30-27 Chikadze)
Tristen Critchfield scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze (30-27 Chikadze)
Tyler Treese scores the round: 10-9 Chikadze (30-27 Chikadze)

The Official Result
Giga Chikadze def. Omar Morales via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked Oct 7, 2020 (4 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Big Brady picks Morales, noting he is not impressed with Chikadze's low volume (3.3 strikes per minute) and cardio issues. He believes Morales will press forward, land harder shots, and has a BJJ black belt advantage if the fight goes to the ground. He expects Morales to win a decision, especially winning the third round.

Morales by decision; waiting for Chikadze money to come in to get better line
"i gotta go morales here and i actually like that line a lot at -145"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Lean picked Oct 9, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Daniel slightly edges Omar Morales, citing his toughness, strong fundamentals, and better cardio. He notes that Giga Chikadze tends to fade in the third round, while Morales gets better as the fight progresses. Daniel also thinks Morales might mix in takedowns if needed. He acknowledges Chikadze's dynamic kicking but believes Morales' pressure and durability will carry him.

Daniel mentions that this is a pass fight for betting. He also notes that Morales is dropping to 145 and should look shredded.
"I slightly edge morales because i think that if [ __ ] does start to get kind of sketchy on the feet he might be able to mix in a takedown or two"
MM
MMA Lock of the Night Expert Lean picked Oct 8, 2020 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Morales has higher output and fight IQ, and his leg kicks will be effective against Chikadze's wide karate stance. Chikadze is a skilled kickboxer but may be outworked. Morales' first cut to 145 is a concern, but he should win a decision.

under 2.5 rounds at +180
"i do like omar i think it's gonna be his output that ends up winning him this fight"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Oct 4, 2020 (7 days before fight)
Omar Morales

The Guru picks Morales, expressing disdain for Chikadze's padded record against cans. He notes Morales has overperformed against good competition (e.g., Gabriel Benitez). He believes Chikadze struggles against anyone with a winning record and will lose by unanimous decision.

"he'll lose to omar morales morale is a witness fight by unanimous decision"
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 29–28, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Smith vs. Teixeira · May 13, 2020
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Omar Morales 0 50 of 179 27% 50 of 179 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Gabriel Benítez 0 63 of 215 29% 63 of 215 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Omar Morales 0 15 of 53 28% 15 of 53 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Gabriel Benítez 0 12 of 55 21% 12 of 55 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
2 Omar Morales 0 13 of 53 24% 13 of 53 0 of 1 0% 0 0 0:00
Gabriel Benítez 0 20 of 60 33% 20 of 60 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Omar Morales 0 22 of 73 30% 22 of 73 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Gabriel Benítez 0 31 of 100 31% 31 of 100 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Omar Morales 50 of 179 27% 17 of 133 21 of 28 12 of 18 50 of 179 0 of 0 0 of 0
Gabriel Benítez 63 of 215 29% 36 of 178 20 of 28 7 of 9 61 of 210 2 of 5 0 of 0
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Omar Morales 15 of 53 28% 6 of 39 5 of 7 4 of 7 15 of 53 0 of 0 0 of 0
Gabriel Benítez 12 of 55 21% 7 of 49 1 of 1 4 of 5 12 of 55 0 of 0 0 of 0
2 Omar Morales 13 of 53 24% 4 of 39 5 of 8 4 of 6 13 of 53 0 of 0 0 of 0
Gabriel Benítez 20 of 60 33% 9 of 45 9 of 13 2 of 2 20 of 59 0 of 1 0 of 0
3 Omar Morales 22 of 73 30% 7 of 55 11 of 13 4 of 5 22 of 73 0 of 0 0 of 0
Gabriel Benítez 31 of 100 31% 20 of 84 10 of 14 1 of 2 29 of 96 2 of 4 0 of 0
BI
Big Brady Expert Confident picked May 11, 2020 (2 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Big Brady picks Omar Morales due to Benítez moving up in weight, making Morales the much bigger fighter. He believes Morales can take Benítez down at will and win a comfortable decision, possibly by knockout. He notes Benítez has been knocked out before and that Morales is very green but should dominate due to the size difference.

Morales wins by decision (29-28 or 30-27), possible knockout
"I like Omar Morales here to win a comfortable decision and possibly in a knockout"
DA
Daniel Levi Expert Confident picked May 12, 2020 (1 day before fight)
Omar Morales

Daniel Levi picks Omar Morales, predicting a knockout via right high kick or counter. He criticizes Benítez's predictable offense (straight left, left kick) and suspect chin, noting that Morales is a former kickboxer with cleaner technique and power. He believes Morales will move to 2-0 in the UFC.

"I think Omar Morales is gonna knock him out"
TH
The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked May 6, 2020 (7 days before fight)
Gabriel Benítez

The MMA Guru picks Gabriel Benítez, stating he is not sold on Omar Morales after his lackluster UFC debut against Dong Hyun Ma. He notes that Benítez is in his prime at 31 and has had good showings in the UFC, including rocking Sadiq Yusuf. He predicts Benítez will win by decision or TKO, calling Morales an 'old man' making his debut too late.

"Gabriel Benitez is gonna go out there and get a huge upset over Omar Morales... by decision or TKO."
WIN vs Dong Hyun Ma
Decision (unanimous) (30–27, 30–26, 29–28) R3 5:00 · UFC Fight Night: Edgar vs. The Korean Zombie · Dec 21, 2019
Totals
FighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
Omar Morales 0 15 of 56 26% 21 of 63 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Dong Hyun Ma 1 32 of 89 35% 60 of 123 1 of 1 100% 0 0 6:05
Per Round
RdFighterKDSig. Str.Sig. Str. % Total Str.TDTD % Sub. AttRev.Ctrl
1 Omar Morales 0 4 of 13 30% 6 of 16 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Dong Hyun Ma 0 7 of 14 50% 24 of 34 1 of 1 100% 0 0 3:11
2 Omar Morales 0 8 of 28 28% 8 of 28 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Dong Hyun Ma 0 11 of 37 29% 11 of 37 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
3 Omar Morales 0 3 of 15 20% 7 of 19 0 of 0 --- 0 0 0:00
Dong Hyun Ma 1 14 of 38 36% 25 of 52 0 of 0 --- 0 0 2:54
Significant Strikes
FighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
Omar Morales 15 of 56 26% 6 of 43 2 of 5 7 of 8 15 of 56 0 of 0 0 of 0
Dong Hyun Ma 32 of 89 35% 22 of 78 9 of 10 1 of 1 20 of 69 0 of 0 12 of 20
Significant Strikes Per Round
RdFighterSig. Str.Sig. Str. % HeadBodyLeg DistanceClinchGround
1 Omar Morales 4 of 13 30% 0 of 8 0 of 1 4 of 4 4 of 13 0 of 0 0 of 0
Dong Hyun Ma 7 of 14 50% 3 of 10 4 of 4 0 of 0 3 of 9 0 of 0 4 of 5
2 Omar Morales 8 of 28 28% 4 of 22 1 of 2 3 of 4 8 of 28 0 of 0 0 of 0
Dong Hyun Ma 11 of 37 29% 6 of 32 5 of 5 0 of 0 11 of 37 0 of 0 0 of 0
3 Omar Morales 3 of 15 20% 2 of 13 1 of 2 0 of 0 3 of 15 0 of 0 0 of 0
Dong Hyun Ma 14 of 38 36% 13 of 36 0 of 1 1 of 1 6 of 23 0 of 0 8 of 15
Expert Picks (9)
AN
Angelo Bodetti Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Angelo likes Chris Duncan because of his toughness and ability to recover from being dropped. He thinks Omar Morales' chin is effectively gone after back-to-back stoppage losses. He placed a half-unit bet on Duncan at -108 and expected the line to move. He believes Duncan will take damage but get the win.

bet at -108
"I do have a half of a unit moneyline bet on him at minus 108."
BI
Big Brady Expert Lean picked Mar 14, 2023 (4 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

Big Brady picks Chris Duncan as a slight underdog, citing his youth (29 vs 37), power, and toughness despite terrible striking defense. He notes Morales has not shown finishing ability at UFC level and is getting older. He predicts a second-round knockout, but admits he could care less about this fight and finds it hard to call.

"I'm going to take the slight dog here and Chris Duncan and knock out Omar Morales"
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Cody Saftic Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Cody picks Morales, despite his low volume and recent KO loss. He notes Duncan is a brawler who gets hit a lot and has poor defense. He thinks Morales has power and can land a big shot, especially with his training at Kill Cliff. He says Morales needs to show aggression and pounce if he hurts Duncan. He admits it's a risky pick but sees value.

"Omar Morales for me as well for a lot of the same points like it's just I don't think Chris Duncan is UFC caliber"
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Connor Ruebusch Expert Hesitant picked Mar 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Connor picks Morales but with alarm bells, noting that Morales has mentally deteriorated after three hard losses and a failed weight cut. He believes the matchup is winnable because Duncan is a brawler who will trade at Morales's preferred range. However, he worries that Morales may break if frustrated, as seen in his last fight where he brawled wildly.

"I'll still pick Morales, but I did have to open with a big like alarm bells are ringing."
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Jacob Lines Expert Lean picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Jacob picks Omar Morales, citing experience and technical striking. He thinks Chris Duncan is slower than Uros Medic and not as relentless a wrestler as Jonathan Pearce, who beat Morales. He believes Morales can touch up Duncan on the feet and that Duncan will default to wrestling, where Morales is no joke on the ground.

"I am on the Omar side I think experience plays a big factor in this fight."
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MMA Lock of the Night Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Morales is a disciplined striker with good distance management and kicks, while Duncan is a brawler who leaves himself open to counters. Morales should use his technical advantage to pick Duncan apart from range, likely winning a decision. If Duncan gets reckless, Morales could even get a knockout.

"I think he's the more disciplined Striker here which is going to be the main X Factor"
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Paul Shaughnessy Expert Confident picked Mar 15, 2023 (3 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Paul picks Morales, echoing that Duncan is not UFC caliber. He notes Morales used to be durable but questions his chin after the KO. He thinks Morales has a better camp and can win, but if it goes to decision, the UK crowd might favor Duncan. He says it's a pick'em price and expects fireworks.

"Omar Morales for me as well... it should be fireworks... it's probably relatively right at a at a pickum type of price"
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The MMA Guru Expert Confident picked Mar 13, 2023 (5 days before fight)
Chris Duncan

The MMA Guru picks Chris Duncan over Omar Morales, citing Duncan's youth and toughness. He notes Duncan had a rough weight cut before his contender series loss but has since recovered. Morales is 37 and coming off a KO loss, and his competition outside the UFC is not impressive. He predicts a fun scrap with Duncan winning a 29-28 decision, having more in the tank.

Duncan wins by decision 29-28
"I'm going with Chris Duncan winning this fight by decision I reckon 29-28 in a fun scrap"
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Zane Simon Expert Lean picked Mar 16, 2023 (2 days before fight)
Omar Morales

Zane also picks Morales but is cautious. He notes that Duncan is a wild brawler who gets hurt often, and Morales has the counter ability and sharpness to exploit that. However, he acknowledges that Morales's recent performances have been poor and that the fight is a referendum on where Morales is mentally.

"The matchup feels more than anything like a referendum on where Morales is at."