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Christian Leroy Duncan Scores Spinning Backfist KO Over Marco Tulio at UFC Vegas 111

The highlight-reel finish earned a $50,000 bonus, bolstering his push for a top-15 opponent next.

Overview

  • Duncan floored Tulio with a spinning backfist and ended the bout with a brutal right hand at 3:20 of round two.
  • The win lifted Duncan to 13-2 overall and 6-2 in the UFC, giving him a three-fight winning streak.
  • Tulio absorbed his first UFC loss as a 10-fight winning streak dating to 2018 was snapped.
  • The performance netted Duncan a $50,000 Performance of the Night bonus alongside other event standouts.
  • Post-fight, Duncan called for a ranked opponent as his next step, drawing praise from analysts who view him as a rising contender.