UFC London star credits Dustin Poirier for showing him ‘game over’ technique that led to underdog win

Scotland's own 'problem' literally shone clearly as a diamond in London city.

British hunters went 4-6 on UFC London; With demonstrably the best and most impressive victory of the number scored by Scotland's Chris 'The Problem' Duncan, who has now been 4-1 since he was signed in the promotion in 2023.

In the aftermath of what is undoubtedly the biggest victory of his career, Duncan not only has 'The Diamond' the credit for showing the right techniques but he also had his callout after the fight in record time.

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Chris Duncan Credits Dustin Poirier for UFC London Submission Win

Although it was a considerable underdog with only 13% of the pre-fight picks on Tapology, Chris Duncan of the American Top Team scored a sensational entry win on UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady last night.

Duncan submitted Jordan 'the epidemic' Vucenic in the second round with an annoying guillotine choke and spoke with McKenzie Pavacich, acknowledged the lessons he had learned from training with Dustin Poirier on Att.

“Well, you know, Dustin was friendly enough to show me some tips and tricks when it comes to finishing the guillotine and also the hand position.

“The position I had in my hands is the tightest [squeeze]Is like a game over … It is a bit slower in the transition when I continue to other submissions, but it was Dustin who showed me that reverse handshake grip. “

Dustin Poirier was quick to greet the performance of his rising teammate and wrote on social media: “Don't be stupid !!! Congratulations.”

'The Diamond' then restored a message from Sean Sheehan again stating: “Chris Duncan is ticking Jordan Vucenic with Guillotine. Yes, that is Dustin Poirier's teammate.”

While Duncan's requirement to a bonus unfortunately did not come out after the fight; It took only a few minutes before his next UFC opponent accepted his call for weapons.

Chris Duncan's callout accepted within a few minutes by fan-favorite lightweight

Speaking with Michael Bisping in the Octagon after his entry victory in UFC London, Chris Duncan shouted popular 'Do or Die' Lightweight, Terrance 'T-Wrecks' McKinney.

“Well, you know who I want next time – I want Terrance McKinney in Miami … so, Terrance, go on gloves [because] You will be fueled, size! “

The next planned event in Miami, Florida is UFC 314: Volkanovski vs Lopes, which was set up on April 12, 2025.

Fortunately, McKinney accepted the callout of Duncan within a few minutes and wrote on social media: “Let's get it, congratulations on the victory.”

In a later post, however, McKinney recognized that the UFC 314 card in Miami has already been completely booked – instead suggesting that the couple during the International Vechtweek in June.

“Miami Card is full, the International Vechtweek sounds perfect for me,” he wrote on X, after a second message: “International Fight Week, UFC lock it in Twrecks versus the problem.”

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