Christian Leroy Duncan Shocks Marco Tulio with Stunning Knockout at UFC Vegas 111
It was an incredible night at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, where Christian Leroy Duncan once again proved why he’s one of the most exciting rising stars in mixed martial arts. Facing off against Brazil’s Marco Tulio in the main card opener of UFC Fight Night 264 — also known as UFC Vegas 111 — Duncan delivered a spectacular knockout that had fans and commentators buzzing.
into the fight, Duncan, who held a record of 12-2 in MMA and 5-2 in the UFC, was viewed as a slight underdog. Tulio, on the other hand, came in riding an impressive ten-fight winning streak and a perfect 2-0 record inside the UFC. Many analysts favored Tulio’s consistency and solid fundamentals over Duncan’s flashy, creative striking style. But as it turned out, Duncan had a few more tricks up his sleeve.
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The opening round saw both fighters testing the waters. Tulio tried to establish control early with pressure and strong combinations, while Duncan looked patient, picking his shots and waiting for his moment. The commentary team noted Duncan’s love for spinning attacks — a signature part of his arsenal that had previously led to highlight-reel knockouts. And in the second round, that same creativity paid off again.
In a stunning sequence, Duncan landed a crisp spinning back fist that rocked Tulio. Without missing a beat, he followed up with a massive right hand that sent the Brazilian crashing to the canvas. The fight was effectively over before the referee even had to step in. Duncan threw one follow-up shot for good measure, but it was clear Tulio was already out cold. The crowd inside the Apex erupted, and social media quickly lit up with clips of the knockout being replayed from every angle.
With that victory, Christian Leroy Duncan moved to 3-0 for 2025, notching back-to-back first-round knockouts after his earlier win over veteran Eryk Anders in August. It’s been an impressive rebound for Duncan, especially considering he suffered a tough loss to Gregory Rodrigues at UFC 304 the year before.
The result not only strengthens Duncan’s standing in the middleweight division but also reminds everyone of the danger he poses to anyone willing to stand and trade with him. His creative striking, composure under pressure, and ability to finish fights make him a must-watch name in the sport right now.
As for Marco Tulio, the loss snaps his long win streak, but given his skill and resilience, it’s likely he’ll bounce back stronger. Still, this night belonged to Duncan — a fighter who continues to turn heads with every performance and might just be one or two fights away from breaking into the UFC’s middleweight elite.
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