Forth Valley fighter joins UFC roster

Friday, 12 August 2022 11:46

Chris Duncan joins the prestigious line-up along side some of the world's greatest current fighters.

Chris Duncan trains in Stirling and was originally a shepherd, working in the Highlands.

Following the death of his mother in 2014, Chris dedicated his time to honing his fighting skills and began to pursue a career in UFC.

The 29 year-old was recently selected to join the prestigious roster of fighters, hand-picked by UFC President, Dana White.

We spoke to Chris about his career, family and his journey.

You can find that conversation above.

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