Chance Rencountre

Chance Eugene Duke Rencountre (born December 31, 1986) is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. A professional since 2012, he has also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator MMA, and Titan FC.

Background Rencountre was born to a single mother in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, which is part of the reservation of the Osage Nation. His mother had to work three jobs to support her son growing up. His sister Alexis Rencountre is the Osage Nation's elections supervisor. He is the first member of the Osage tribe to compete in the UFC.

Mixed martial arts career Bellator MMA After amassing a record of 8 wins and 1 loss, Rencountre signed with Bellator MMA. He made his debut at Bellator 151, losing to Justin Patterson by split decision. In his second fight for the promotion, he faced Jake Lindsey at Bellator 171 and won the fight by split decision.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Rencountre made his UFC debut on June 1, 2018, when he came in as a late substitute for Niko Price to face Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes. he lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Rencountre was initially supposed to fight Randy Brown at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw, but Brown pulled out in the week leading up to the event. Dwight Grant was soon announced as his replacement, but it was later reported that he was unable to be cleared to fight due to an "eye issue". Promotional newcomer Kyle Stewart was then announced as Rencountre's new opponent. Rencountre won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.

Rencountre faced Ismail Naurdiev on July 6, 2019, at UFC 239. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Rencountre faced Lyman Good on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.

On March 19, 2020, it was reported that Rencountre was no longer in the UFC roster. Rencountre elaborated the situation in an interview, saying he fought his contract out and the organization decided not to renew the contract.

Post-UFC career Rencountre was scheduled to face Jake Lindsey in a rematch at FAC 8 on May 7, 2021. However, Lindsey withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Cliff Wright. Rencountre won the bout via rear-naked choke at the end of the first round.

Rencountre was rescheduled against Jake Lindsey at FAC 11 on December 10, 2021. He won the bout via rear-nake choke in the second round.

Return to Bellator MMA As a late replacement for Mukhamed Berkhamov, Rencountre faced Andrey Koreshkov on February 19, 2022 at Bellator 274. He lost the bout via spinning back kick to the liver 38 seconds into the bout which broke 5 of his ribs and punctured his lung.

Championships and accomplishments C3 Fights C3 Fights Welterweight Championship (one time; former) Dynasty Combat Sports DCS Welterweight Championship (one time; former)

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Andrey Koreshkov TKO (spinning body kick and punches) Bellator 274

Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win

Jake Lindsey Submission (rear-naked choke) FAC 11

Independence, Missouri, United States Win

Cliff Wright Submission (rear-naked choke) FAC 8

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Loss

Lyman Good TKO (punches) UFC 244

New York City, New York, United States Win

Ismail Naurdiev Decision (unanimous) UFC 239

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Kyle Stewart Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw

Brooklyn, New York, United States Loss

Belal Muhammad Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes

Utica, New York, United States Win

Chris Harris Submission (rear-naked choke) C3 Fights: Border Wars

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win

Justin Patterson Submission (brabo choke) Bellator 184

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Brian Monaghan TKO (punches) DCS 33: Spring Brawl 2017

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Win

Jake Lindsey Decision (split) Bellator 171

Mulvane, Kansas, United States Loss

Justin Patterson Decision (split) Bellator 151

Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States Win

Joe Heiland Decision (unanimous) C3 Fights: Beltran vs. Stafford

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States loss

James Nakashima Decision (unanimous) RFA 30: Smith vs. Jardine

Lincoln, Nebraska, United States Win

Andrew Parker TKO (punches) Legend Fights

Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Win

Mike Jackson Decision (unanimous) C3 Fights: Rencountre vs. Jackson

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win

Zach Kelly TKO (punches) Oklahoma Fighting Championship 3

Concho, Oklahoma, United States Win

Jose Brewer KO (punch) C3 Fights: Border Wars 2014

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win

Rashid Abdullah KO (punch) C3 Fights: Fall Brawl 2013

Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States Win

Jason Witt TKO (punches) Titan FC 26

Kansas City, Missouri, United States Win

Wesley Sullivan Decision (unanimous) Rhino Fighting Championships 6

Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States