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Matthieu Duclos Flattens Luis Felipe Dias With Brutal Counter In UFC Paris Debut Matthieu Duclos delivered a spectacular homecoming at UFC Paris, flattening Luis Felipe Dias with a perfectly timed left hook in front of a roaring crowd at Accor Arena on Saturday night. The French middleweight made his promotional debut riding a four-fight finishing streak and had the perfect opportunity to make an immediate impression on home soil. Dias was also entering his second UFC appearance after winning his promotional debut. UFC Paris: Matthieu Duclos Turns The Tables On Luis Felipe Dias The opening minutes were competitive, with both fighters finding success during a fast-paced striking battle. Matthieu Duclos applied steady pressure and used his reach to work behind his jab, while Luis Felipe Dias repeatedly surged forward with powerful combinations and winging hooks. Dias appeared most dangerous whenever he forced Duclos backward, connecting with several hard shots and even landing a big knee before briefly working for a takedown in the clinch. However, the Brazilian began to slow as the round progressed, allowing Duclos to regain control of the distance. After Duclos attacked the body with a teep, Dias charged forward behind another combination. As he stepped in with a right hand, Duclos calmly pulled back and fired a lightning-fast left hook over the top. The punch landed flush on Dias’ chin and instantly ended the fight. Duclos followed him to the canvas, but the damage was already done as the referee waved off the contest at 4:35 of Round 1. The victory extended Matthieu Duclos’ winning streak to five fights and improved his professional record to 11-3, while Dias fell to 7-2.