Tom Duquesnoy is the former undisputed BAMMA Featherweight Champion and undisputed BAMMA Bantamweight Champion, and fought in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
12 Facts About Tom Duquesnoy
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Tom Duquesnoy is known for his quick striking and dynamic style.
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Tom Duquesnoy was born in Lens, France, and grew up there until he moved to Paris when he was 18.
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Tom Duquesnoy's grandparents had moved to Lens from Poland after World War II, hoping to find work in the city's coal mines.
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Tom Duquesnoy's father encouraged him to learn martial arts to protect himself, and he began training in sambo at the age of 12.
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Tom Duquesnoy eventually became interested in other forms of martial arts, including boxing, wrestling, and muay Thai.
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When he turned 18, his father offered to pay for a year of living and training in Paris, on the condition that Tom Duquesnoy could prove he could make a career from fighting.
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Tom Duquesnoy made his promotional debut against Patrick Williams on April 16,2017, at UFC on Fox 24.
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Tom Duquesnoy faced Cody Stamann on October 7,2017, at UFC 216.
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Tom Duquesnoy faced Terrion Ware on March 17,2018, at UFC Fight Night 127.
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Tom Duquesnoy was scheduled to face Nathaniel Wood on December 29,2018, at UFC 232.
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On May 12,2019, Tom Duquesnoy announced his retirement from professional MMA competition.