Chris Duncan

Chris Duncan (born May 10, 1993) is a Scottish mixed martial artist who competes in the Lightweight division of the UFC.

Background Duncan was born in Alloa, Scotland, United Kingdom on May 10, 1993. He was nicknamed “Podgy” as a kid, due to him being overweight. However after watching MMA on TV when he was young, he was then motivated to change his physical shape. Before becoming a full time fighter Duncan attended agricultural college and worked as a shepherd in the Scottish Highlands.

His mother died when he was preparing for his first amateur fight; specifically, on the day of the weigh-ins for the fight. Despite that, Duncan still fought. Her death had a major impact on his path in MMA, he has cited it as a motivation for starting his career. Mixed martial arts career

Early career Duncan began his MMA career in 2014 April of 2014, he compiled an amateur record of 10-1. Duncan then turned pro in 2018 and won his first 7 fights, 6 coming by way of knockout and one via submission. During this period he also won the Ultimate Fight League lightweight championship.

Dana White’s Contender Series On October 12, 2021 Duncan fought Viacheslav Borshchev on Dana White's Contender Series. He lost via KO in the second round.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Duncan was originally set to face Michal Figlak on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. Figlak then withdrew from the bout leading to Omar Morales stepping in as the replacement fighter. He won the fight via split decision.

Duncan faced Yanal Ashmouz on July 22, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 224. He won the fight via unanimous decision.

Duncan faced Manuel Torres on February 24, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 237. He lost the fight via first-round submission.

Duncan faced Bolaji Oki on September 28, 2024 at UFC Fight Night 243. He won the fight via submission in the first round. His efforts earned him a Performance of the Night award.

Duncan faced Jordan Vucenic on March 22, 2025 at UFC Fight Night 255. He won the fight via second round submission.

Duncan faced Mateusz Rębecki on August 2, 2025 at UFC on ESPN 71. He won the fight via unanimous decision. This fight earned him a Fight of the Night'' award.

Duncan faced Terrance McKinney on December 6, 2025 at UFC 323. He won the fight via an anaconda choke submission in the first round.

Duncan faced former UFC Lightweight Championship challenger Renato Moicano on April 4, 2026 in the main event at UFC Fight Night 272. He lost the fight by a face crank submission in the second round.

Championships and achievements Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (One time) Ultimate Fight League UFL Lightweight Champion (One time) MMA Junkie 2025 August Fight of the Month MMA Fighting 2025 Third Team MMA All-Star

Personal life Duncan is married and has a daughter, and in his spare time he works as a personal trainer.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Renato Moicano Submission (face crank) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Duncan

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Terrance McKinney Submission (anaconda choke) UFC 323

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Mateusz Rębecki Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Taira vs. Park

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jordan Vucenic Submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady

London, England Win

Bolaji Oki Technical submission (guillotine choke) UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Saint Denis

Paris, France Loss

Manuel Torres Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Royval 2

Mexico City, Mexico Win

Yanal Ashmouz Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura

London, England Win

Omar Morales Decision (split) UFC 286

London, England Win

Charlie Campbell KO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 48

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jonathan Carlos Decision (unanimous) Ultimate Fight League 8

London, England Loss

Viacheslav Borshchev KO (punch) Dana White's Contender Series 43

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Iamik Furtado TKO (punches) Bellator 247

Milan, Italy Win

Mateusz Piskorz TKO (punches) Bellator 240

Dublin, Ireland Win

Leandro Souza TKO (punches) Ultimate Fight League 3

Musselburgh, Scotland Win

Sam Slater TKO (punches) Bellator 217

Dublin, Ireland Win

Niall Smith TKO (punches) On Top 21

Linwood, Scotland Win

Steve Moore TKO (punches) On Top: Showdown

Linwood, Scotland Win

Pietro Colonna Submission (guillotine choke) Unity FC 1

Darlington, England