Chance Rencountre


Chance Eugene Duke Rencountre 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, 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. As homage to his heritage Rencountre carries the flag of the Osage nation when entering the ring. 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.

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. In his second fight for the promotion, he faced Jake Lindsey at Bellator 171 and won the fight by split decision.

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. 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. 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". Promotional newcomer Kyle Stewart was then announced as Rencountre's new opponent. Rencountre won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round.
Rencountre faced Ismail Naurdiev on July 6, 2019, at UFC 239. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Rencountre faced Lyman Good on November 2, 2019 at UFC 244. He lost the fight via TKO in the third round.
On March 19, 2020, it was reported that Rencountre was no longer in the UFC roster. Rencountre elaborated the situation in an interview, saying he fought his contract out and the organization decided not to renew the contract.

Post-UFC career

Rencountre was scheduled to face Jake Lindsey in a rematch at FAC 8 on May 7, 2021. 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.
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.

Return to Bellator MMA

As a late replacement for Mukhamed Berkhamov, Rencountre faced Andrey Koreshkov on February 19, 2022 at Bellator 274. 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.

Championships and accomplishments