Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Matt Erickson and Abbey Subhan

Chris Duncan eyes Trevor Peek, Jordan Leavitt after UFC London: ‘I’m here to f*cking kill’

LONDON – Chris Duncan beat Yanal Ashmouz with a unanimous decision Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 224 at The O2 in London.

Take a look inside the fight with Duncan, who came close to putting the resilient Ashmouz away, but had to settle for a decision win.

Yanal Ashmouz vs. Chris Duncan

Result: Chris Duncan def. Yanal Ashmouz via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28)
Updated records: Duncan (11-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Ashmouz (7-1 MMA, 1-1 UFC)
Key stat: Duncan outstruck Ashmouz 87-36 overall and landed a pair of takedowns.

Duncan on the fight's key moment

Jul 22, 2023; London, UNITED KINGDOM; Chris Duncan (red gloves) fights Yanal Ashmouz (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports

“I knew he was going to be tough. I prepared for a tough fight. I know I’ve got power. I didn’t want to rush it. I’m still a baby to this game. I got some good cage time in there. It was a good performance.”

Duncan on his dream of being in the UFC

Jul 22, 2023; London, UNITED KINGDOM; Chris Duncan (red gloves) fights Yanal Ashmouz (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at O2 Arena. Mandatory Credit: Per Haljestam-USA TODAY Sports

“This is my dream. I remember phoning my girlfriend on the way back from a seminar and I’d mentioned to her that when I was blowing out candles or if I saw a shooting star or I was making a wish, I would always say, ‘I want to be in the UFC.’ So that’s why I’m smiling when I’m in there.”

Duncan on what he wants next

Jordan Leavitt

“Trevor Peek or Jordan Leavitt – one of those two (is who I want next). Trevor comes to fight, and Jordan Leavitt’s a great jiu-jitsu practitioner. Nothing against them – I just think they’re great opponents and it’ll be fun to get in there with them. Give me another couple of smiles in there.

“… I’m here for myself. People think it’s just a show. I’m not here for a show. I’m here to f*cking kill.”

To hear more from Duncan, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for UFC Fight Night 224.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.