Chance Rencountre
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December 31, 1986
Pawhuska, Oklahoma, United States
| Chance Rencountre | |
|---|---|
 Chance Rencountre at UFC Fight Night 143 in New York, United States | |
| Born | Chance Eugene Duke Rencountre December 31, 1986 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 |
| Other information | |
| 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.
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)