Overview
- Duncan (12-2 MMA, 5-2 UFC) opens the main card at the UFC Apex, with walks expected around 7:10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ in the U.S. and TNT Sports 2 coverage from 12 a.m. Sunday in the U.K.
- He arrives off a strong year highlighted by a decision over Andrey Pulyaev and a first-round finish of Eryk Anders, showcasing the creative striking that has fueled his rise.
- Duncan called Tulio a “serious opponent” and promised an “explosive” matchup, framing the bout as a step toward earning a number next to his name.
- Tulio (14-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) enters on a 10-fight winning streak after first- and second-round UFC stoppages of Ihor Potieria and Tresean Gore.
- Odds list Tulio as the betting favorite, and an MMA Junkie analyst predicts a Tulio decision, underscoring the test Duncan faces.