Mateusz Rebecki of Poland and Scotland's Chris Duncan are set to clash in the co-main event of UFC on ESPN 71 at the Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada, this weekend in what is expected to be the fight of the night. The two lightweights have excelled since graduating into the company, holding identical 4-1 records in the UFC. While Mateusz Rebecki is the moderate favorite according to bookmakers, Chris Duncan arrives on a two-fight winning streak.
Bet on Mateusz Rebecki vs. Chris Duncan with Bet365
- MMA: UFC Lightweight
- Where to Watch: ESPN, ESPN+, TNT Sports, Discovery+, Max, DAZN, UFC Fight Pass, Kayo Sports, Sky Sports Now, Supersport
- Venue: UFC Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Date: 02.08.2025 23:00 ET
Mateusz Rebecki
Polish lightweight Mateusz Rebecki lost a fight for the first time in 16 bouts when Diego Ferreira finished him in early 2024. "Rebeasti" has since rebounded from that defeat by defeating Myktybek Orolbai last October, bringing his UFC record to 4-1. At 32 years old, Rebecki is a strong grappler with seven submission victories on his resume, though he is also comfortable standing and trading. The DWCS graduate has nine knockouts to his name, including an overhead left that finished Loik Radzhabor in his sophomore UFC outing. Rebecki has a reach of 66 inches and stands at 5'7".
Tale of the Tape
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3kg)
- Age: 32
- Height: 5’7”
- Record: 20-2
- Reach: 66”
Chris Duncan
Chris Duncan followed up a first UFC loss with consecutive victories over Bolaji Oki last September and a win over Jordan Vucenic last March. Both victories came by way of guillotine. The Dana White Contender Series alum graduated from the Contender Series for the second time of asking, following a loss in the series to Viacheslav Borshchev in 2021. Duncan, who finally claimed the contract in 2022, has an identical 4-1 record with his opponent tonight.
Tale of the Tape
- Weight: 155 lbs (70.3kg)
- Age: 33
- Height: 5’11”
- Record: 13-2
- Reach: 71”
Betting Odds
Mateusz Rebecki is a 1.50 favorite on Betway, while the underdog Chris Duncan is offered at 2.63 odds. Bet365 lists the over 2.5 rounds at 2.20 odds, with the under at 1.62. The fight to go the distance is available at 2.4 odds on 1xbet, while the bookmaker also offers a method of victory as a unanimous decision for 3 odds. Read more here.
Bet on Mateusz Rebecki vs. Chris Duncan with Bet365
