Chris Duncan and Jordan Vucenic are set to clash this Saturday in a main card event at UFC Fight Night 255 in London. MMA experts are closely watching this matchup, and here’s a quick look at what to expect.
Duncan vs. Vucenic: Fight Preview
This fight pits Scotland against England as Chris Duncan (12-2 MMA, 3-1 UFC) faces local favorite Jordan Vucenic (13-3 MMA, 0-1 UFC). Duncan is coming off a strong victory, knocking out Bolaji Oki in the first round in September. He has been successful in five of his last six fights. Vucenic, a former Cage Warriors featherweight champion, is aiming to bounce back after losing to Guram Kutateladze in his UFC debut last August.
Expert Pick and Prediction
The lightweight bout between Jordan Vucenic and Chris Duncan is anticipated to be an exciting contest.
Fans familiar with Cage Warriors know Vucenic is a dynamic and skilled fighter.
Duncan, a resilient Scottish fighter who has improved since training at American Top Team, is expected to be a formidable opponent for Vucenic in his second UFC appearance.
Vucenic showed promise against a tough opponent in Guram Kutateladze in August, especially considering he didn’t have a full training camp for that fight. This suggests he might perform even better in this upcoming match.
While Duncan possesses a well-rounded skillset, Vucenic is predicted to have the edge in speed and fluidity of transitions.
The expert prediction is a Vucenic victory by knockout in the first round.
Betting Odds
Bookmakers and the public are largely favoring Vucenic, with odds at -420 for Vucenic and +310 for Duncan via FanDuel.