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Chance Rencountre

Chance Rencountre

American professional mixed martial artist

Chance Eugene Duke Rencountre (born December 31, 1986)[3] is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Welterweight division. A professional since 2012, he has also competed for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), Bellator MMA, and Titan FC.

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Background

Rencountre was born to a single mother in Pawhuska, Oklahoma, which is part of the reservation of the Osage Nation. His mother had to work three jobs to support her son growing up.[1] As homage to his heritage Rencountre carries the flag of the Osage nation when entering the ring.[1][4] His sister Alexis Rencountre is the Osage Nation's elections supervisor. He is the first member of the Osage tribe to compete in the UFC.[5]

Mixed martial arts career

Bellator MMA

After amassing a record of 8 wins and 1 loss, Rencountre signed with Bellator MMA. He made his debut at Bellator 151, losing to Justin Patterson by split decision.[6] In his second fight for the promotion, he faced Jake Lindsey at Bellator 171 and won the fight by split decision.[7]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Rencountre made his UFC debut on June 1, 2018, when he came in as a late substitute for Niko Price to face Belal Muhammad at UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes.[8] he lost the fight by unanimous decision.

Rencountre was initially supposed to fight Randy Brown at UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw, but Brown pulled out in the week leading up to the event.[9] Dwight Grant was soon announced as his replacement, but it was later reported that he was unable to be cleared to fight due to an "eye issue".[10] Promotional newcomer Kyle Stewart was then announced as Rencountre's new opponent.[11] Rencountre won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.[12]

Rencountre faced Ismail Naurdiev on July 6, 2019, at UFC 239.[13] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Rencountre faced Lyman Good on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244.[15] He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.[16]

On March 19, 2020, it was reported that Rencountre was no longer in the UFC roster.[17] Rencountre elaborated the situation in an interview, saying he fought his contract out and the organization decided not to renew the contract.[18]

Post-UFC career

Rencountre was scheduled to face Jake Lindsey in a rematch at FAC 8 on May 7, 2021.[19] However, Lindsey withdrew from the bout and was replaced by Cliff Wright. Rencountre won the bout via rear-naked choke at the end of the first round.[20]

Rencountre was rescheduled against Jake Lindsey at FAC 11 on December 10, 2021. He won the bout via rear-nake choke in the second round.[21]

Return to Bellator MMA

As a late replacement for Mukhamed Berkhamov, Rencountre faced Andrey Koreshkov on February 19, 2022 at Bellator 274.[22] He lost the bout via spinning back kick to the liver 38 seconds into the bout which broke 5 of his ribs and punctured his lung.[23][24]

Championships and accomplishments

  • C3 Fights
    • C3 Fights Welterweight Championship (one time; former)
  • Dynasty Combat Sports
    • DCS Welterweight Championship (one time; former)

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
21 matches 16 wins 5 losses
By knockout 6 2
By submission 5 0
By decision 5 3
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See also

References

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    "Raised on Osage reservation, Chance Rencountre proud to bear nation's flag at UFC 239". MMA Junkie. July 4, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
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    ""Black Eagle" Chance Rencountre". Tapology. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
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    Mixed martial arts show results Date: July 6th, 2019
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    King, Nolan (July 4, 2019). "Raised on Osage reservation, Chance Rencountre proud to bear nation's flag at UFC 239". Retrieved July 6, 2019.
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    Shannon Shaw Duty (January 29, 2019). "Rencountre makes history as he wins his first UFC match in Brooklyn". Osage News. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
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    "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell". bellator.com. March 4, 2016. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
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    "Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani". bellator.spike.com. January 27, 2017.
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    Staff (May 22, 2018). "Belal Muhammad gets new opponent for UFC Fight Night 131 in Utica". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved May 22, 2018.
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    Staff (January 13, 2019). "Randy Brown says he's off UFC on ESPN+ 1 card in Brooklyn – despite being '100 percent healthy". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
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    Staff (January 13, 2019). "Dwight Grant not cleared as replacement for UFC on ESPN+ 1 (UPDATED)". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
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    Staff (January 14, 2019). "Kyle Stewart in for Dwight Grant, meets Chance Rencountre at UFC Brooklyn". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
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    Staff (January 19, 2019). "UFC Brooklyn Early Prelim Results and Recap". Cageside Press. Retrieved February 8, 2022.
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    DNA, MMA. "Ismail Naurdiev maakt opwachting tijdens UFC 239 in Las Vegas tegen Chance Rencountre". Retrieved July 7, 2019.
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    Anderson, Jay (July 6, 2019). "UFC 239 Results: Chance Rencountre Upsets Ismail Naurdiev in Decision Win". Cageside Press. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
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    FAC MMA [@fac_mma] (March 10, 2021). "Both of these @UFC vets are eager to return! Who takes home the win?" – via Instagram.
  20. [20]
    "FAC 8 | MMA Event". Tapology. Retrieved May 14, 2021.
  21. [21]
    "FAC 11 Results - Lindsey vs Recountre". MMA Sucka. December 11, 2021. Retrieved December 11, 2021.
  22. [22]
    "Андрей Корешков – про бой с Ренкаунтри, Чимаева, Адесанью, Масвидаля и Ковингтона". Рейтинг Букмекеров (in Russian). Retrieved February 16, 2022.
  23. [23]
    Martin, Damon (February 20, 2022). "Chance Rencountre suffered punctured lung, 5 broken ribs from body kick delivered by Andrey Koreshkov at Bellator 274". MMA Fighting. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  24. [24]
    Anderson, Jay (February 19, 2022). "Bellator 274: Andrey Koreshkov Smokes Chance Rencountre, Calls Out Semtex". Cageside Press. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
  25. [25]
    Sherdog.com. "Chance Rencountre". Sherdog. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
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