Overview
- The lightweight bout is confirmed for Saturday’s UFC 323 prelims at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- McKinney enters at 17-7 (7-4 UFC) against Duncan at 14-2 (5-1 UFC) in a matchup rebooked after a 2023 cancellation.
- All seven of McKinney’s UFC wins are first-round finishes, and he says work at Fusion X‑Cel has boosted his cardio and fight IQ.
- Duncan rides a three-fight UFC win streak after relocating to American Top Team and views this as a path toward a ranked opponent.
- DraftKings lists Duncan at about -162 to McKinney +136, with previews leaning to Duncan if it goes long, even as Eddie Alvarez touts McKinney’s championship potential.