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Chris Duncan vs. Terrance McKinney Set for UFC 323 After Scrapped 2023 Bout

Media-day remarks frame a high-variance clash with ranking momentum at stake.

Overview

  • The lightweight bout is slated for Saturday at UFC 323 in Las Vegas.
  • Chris Duncan said he “definitely” wanted this matchup, likening it to a “girlfriend that never went away,” and predicted bad blood only once the fight starts.
  • Terrance McKinney said he is excited to trade, joked that Duncan is “good at getting hit,” and teased a wrestling-heavy approach to push toward the rankings and a future headliner role.
  • Reporting cites McKinney as a major early-finish threat with 16 of 17 wins in round one, while Duncan enters on a three-fight streak highlighted by performance bonuses.
  • The rescheduled pairing follows a canceled 2023 booking and months of social-media back-and-forth, with DraftKings on Thursday listing Duncan -162 and McKinney +136.