Chance Rencountre
Chance Rencountre | |
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![]() Chance Rencountre at UFC Fight Night 143 in New York, United States | |
Born | Chance Eugene Duke Rencountre (1986-12-31) December 31, 1986 (age 37) Pawhuska, Oklahoma, United States |
Other names | Black Eagle |
Nationality | American, Osage Nation[1] |
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st) |
Division | Welterweight |
Reach | 74.5 in (189 cm)[2] |
Fighting out of | Pawhuska, Oklahoma,[2] United States |
Team | Alliance MMA |
Years active | 2013–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 21 |
Wins | 16 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 5 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 5 |
By knockout | 2 |
By decision | 3 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
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.
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
21 matches | 16 wins | 5 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 2 |
By submission | 5 | 0 |
By decision | 5 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Loss | 16–5 | Andrey Koreshkov | TKO (spinning body kick and punches) | Bellator 274 | February 19, 2022 | 1 | 0:38 | Uncasville, Connecticut, United States | |
Win | 16–4 | Jake Lindsey | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FAC 11 | December 10, 2021 | 2 | 0:44 | Independence, Missouri, United States | |
Win | 15–4 | Cliff Wright | Submission (rear-naked choke) | FAC 8 | May 7, 2021 | 1 | 4:58 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
Loss | 14–4 | Lyman Good | TKO (punches) | UFC 244 | November 2, 2019 | 3 | 2:03 | New York City, New York, United States | |
Win | 14–3 | Ismail Naurdiev | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 239 | July 6, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 13–3 | Kyle Stewart | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night: Cejudo vs. Dillashaw | January 19, 2019 | 1 | 2:25 | Brooklyn, New York, United States | |
Loss | 12–3 | Belal Muhammad | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes | June 1, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Utica, New York, United States | |
Win | 12–2 | Chris Harris | Submission (rear-naked choke) | C3 Fights: Border Wars | February 10, 2018 | 1 | 2:42 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | Won the C3 Fights Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 11–2 | Justin Patterson | Submission (brabo choke) | Bellator 184 | October 6, 2017 | 1 | 2:58 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 10–2 | Brian Monaghan | TKO (punches) | DCS 33: Spring Brawl 2017 | April 1, 2017 | 3 | 3:02 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | Won the DCS Welterweight Championship. |
Win | 9–2 | Jake Lindsey | Decision (split) | Bellator 171 | January 27, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Mulvane, Kansas, United States | |
Loss | 8–2 | Justin Patterson | Decision (split) | Bellator 151 | March 4, 2016 | 3 | 5:00 | Thackerville, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 8–1 | Joe Heiland | Decision (unanimous) | C3 Fights: Beltran vs. Stafford | December 5, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
loss | 7–1 | James Nakashima | Decision (unanimous) | RFA 30: Smith vs. Jardine | September 14, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States | |
Win | 7–0 | Andrew Parker | TKO (punches) | Legend Fights | July 24, 2015 | 1 | 3:09 | Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 6–0 | Mike Jackson | Decision (unanimous) | C3 Fights: Rencountre vs. Jackson | January 24, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Zach Kelly | TKO (punches) | Oklahoma Fighting Championship 3 | November 22, 2014 | 2 | 0:42 | Concho, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Jose Brewer | KO (punch) | C3 Fights: Border Wars 2014 | February 8, 2014 | 1 | 0:28 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Rashid Abdullah | KO (punch) | C3 Fights: Fall Brawl 2013 | October 12, 2013 | 1 | 2:06 | Newkirk, Oklahoma, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Jason Witt | TKO (punches) | Titan FC 26 | August 30, 2013 | 2 | 0:56 | Kansas City, Missouri, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Wesley Sullivan | Decision (unanimous) | Rhino Fighting Championships 6 | March 8, 2013 | 3 | 5:00 | Spring Hill, Tennessee, United States |
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See also
References
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- ^ a b ""Black Eagle" Chance Rencountre". Tapology. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ Mixed martial arts show results Date: July 6th, 2019
- ^ King, Nolan (July 4, 2019). "Raised on Osage reservation, Chance Rencountre proud to bear nation's flag at UFC 239". Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ Shannon Shaw Duty (January 29, 2019). "Rencountre makes history as he wins his first UFC match in Brooklyn". Osage News. Retrieved July 6, 2019.
- ^ "Bellator 151: Warren vs. Caldwell". bellator.com. March 4, 2016. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved July 7, 2019.
- ^ "Bellator 171: Guillard vs. Njokuani". bellator.spike.com. January 27, 2017.
- ^ 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). "Dwight Grant not cleared as replacement for UFC on ESPN+ 1 (UPDATED)". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved January 14, 2019.
- ^ 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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- ^ Cole Shelton (August 27, 2019). "Lyman Good, Chance Rencountre to clash at UFC 244 on Nov. 2". sherdog.com. Retrieved August 27, 2019.
- ^ Anderson, Jay (November 2, 2019). "UFC 244 Results: Lyman Good Bludgeons, Bloodies Chance Rencountre". Cageside Press. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ Jay Pettry (March 19, 2020). "14 Fighters No Longer Part of UFC Roster Following Cuts, Free Agency". sherdog.com.
- ^ Nolan King (March 22, 2020). "Chance Rencountre confused, yet motivated by UFC's decision not to re-sign him". mmajunkie.com.
- ^ FAC MMA [@fac_mma] (March 10, 2021). "Both of these @UFC vets are eager to return! Who takes home the win?" – via Instagram.
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