In Las Vegas at UFC Vegas 82 held at the UFC Apex, Christian Duncan secured a second-round TKO victory over Denis Tiuliulin during the preliminary card on Saturday.
Reflecting on the fight, Duncan, who rebounded from his first career loss in June, acknowledged Tiuliulin’s strong start in the first few seconds:
“He came game, came ready, came out strong in the first few seconds, which I was expecting, but I wasn’t at the same time. He woke me up and put me on my game. Big props to Denis – great fighter. I like my composure in this one compared to my last fight. … (I had) a lot more patience, composure and taking my time to read and react to what he was giving me and find the openings.”
Christian Duncan on UFC Vegas 82 Win
Expressing satisfaction with his performance, Duncan mentioned that his previous fight against Armen Petrosyan revealed areas for improvement in his game:
“I’m feeling good. I finally got to put a performance here at the UFC. My first two fights didn’t go how I would have preferred them to, but I finally got to put a good performance on. My last fight with (Armen) Petrosyan showed me a lot of areas that I need to work on in my own game. There were a few things leading up to the fight, as well, being out here in Vegas, that I had to look at leading up to the fight – we put it into motion this week. It was just a multiple amount of things that we put together which led to this performance tonight – especially working on things like my boxing, my grappling, my wrestling. I looked into those areas a lot more.”
Having participated in three fights this year since his debut in March, Duncan expressed eagerness to remain active in the octagon:
“This is my third fight this year and I signed in March, was my debut. I’m more than happy to stay active. I find that’s the best way that I can learn and keep growing as a fighter. So same again in 2024, but I’m here. I’m ready. Anything comes up, I’m here.”
In summary, Christian Duncan’s victory over Denis Tiuliulin showcased his resilience, improved composure, and a commitment to continuous growth in his MMA journey. The fighter is optimistic about his future in the UFC, emphasizing the importance of staying active and addressing areas for improvement in his game.
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