DWCS 69 video: Marco Tulio shuts down Matthieu Duclos with expertly-timed spinning back kick

Marco Tulio didn’t get a finish his first time on Dana White’s Contender Series, and didn’t get a contract largely in part due to that.

The second time was different. Tulio (12-1) returned at Dana White’s Contender Series 69 on Tuesday and he crumpled Mattheiu Dulcos (6-3) with a spinning back kick to the midsection followed by punches.

The stoppage in the middleweight bout came at 2:38 of Round 2 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out the replay of the finish below (via X):

The liver shot gets it done

Marco Tulio puts an end to this one in the second round! #DWCS pic.twitter.com/ImMuVV6tLq

— UFC (@ufc) August 28, 2024

Tulio, 29, is a member of Chute Boxe and trains under coach Diego Lima. He picked up one additional win, a knockout in LFA, between his DWCS appearances. Nine of his 12 wins have come inside the distance.

France’s Duclos, 29, has a four-fight winning streak snapped. He is a training partner of lightweight contender Benoit Saint Denis.

Up-to-the-minute DWCS 69 results include:

• Marco Tulio def. Matthieu Duclos via TKO (spinning back kick to the body) – Round 2, 2:38
• Malcolm Wellmaker def. Adam Bramhald via knockout (punch) – Round 1, 2:29
• Nick Piccininni def. Jack Duffy via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 29-28)

For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie’s event hub for DWCS 69.