Christian Leroy Duncan vs Marco Tulio Full Fight – UFC Fight Night 264

Christian Leroy Duncan defeated Marco Tulio via second-round knockout (spinning backfist and punches) at 3:20 of Round 2 to open the main card of UFC Fight Night: Bonfim vs. Brown (UFC Vegas 111) on November 8, 2025, at the UFC Apex.
The spectacular finish snapped Tulio’s 10-fight winning streak and earned Duncan a well-deserved Performance of the Night bonus.

• Round 1: Duncan opened with a highly dynamic, aggressive approach, applying early pressure and hunting for his signature unorthodox spinning attacks. Tulio responded with heavy calf kicks. During an exchange, Duncan landed a sharp spinning back elbow that split Tulio’s forehead open. The Brazilian managed to tie Duncan up in the clinch to slow the momentum and briefly took top position. However, Duncan scrambled up effortlessly, secured a takedown of his own, and transitioned through side control into full mount. Duncan spent the final portion of the frame unleashing elbows from the top with both hooks in. 
• Round 2: The second round began with more leg kick exchanges, with Duncan aggressively utilizing flying and spinning techniques to keep Tulio guessing. Tulio found some success moving forward, cracking Duncan with a hard right hand that caused visible swelling around Duncan’s left eye. Undeterred, Duncan continued to march forward. As Tulio prepared to react at distance, Duncan executed a lightning-fast spinning backfist that connected flush on the jaw, instantly wobbling the Brazilian. Sensing the finish, “CLD” followed up immediately with a stiff power jab and a colossal overhand right that sent Tulio crashing face-first into the canvas. Referee Mark Smith stepped in immediately to stop the onslaught.

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