Gregory Rodrigues punished Christian Leroy Duncan on the toes and on the bottom to win a lopsided determination at UFC 304.
Whether or not he was unleashing nasty punches or placing Duncan on his again simply begging for air, Rodrigues saved up the relentless strain over all three rounds to go away little doubt he was going dwelling with a victory. All three judges scored the battle 30-27 with Rodrigues getting the unanimous determination victory.
“I’m simply exhibiting as we speak, I’m an entire fighter,” Rodrigues stated. “I can battle hanging, I can take him down. I train him tonight. Hey Dana [White], Hunter [Campbell], I simply confirmed tonight the UFC had ranges. I wish to battle for the rankings. I wish to be the champion on this division.”
The middleweights had been throwing heavy leather-based instantly with Rodrigues connecting with a stiff left hand to get Duncan’s consideration early. Duncan confirmed no concern buying and selling photographs with Rodrigues on the toes however the Brazilian shortly switched issues up with a well-timed takedown.
From the highest place, Rodrigues dropped down some slick elbows and punches with Duncan exhibiting endurance till he may scramble out of the unhealthy place. Even when the battle bought again to the toes, Rodrigues was nonetheless connecting with some nice punches, which truly led to Duncan to seize onto the clinch and work in opposition to the cage.
When the fighters separated, Rodrigues clubbed Duncan with one other arduous shot as he continued to dish out extra punishment in each aspect of the sport. Rodrigues slammed dwelling a few nasty proper arms late within the second spherical as Duncan actually began to put on the harm on his face.
As time ticked away, Rodrigues remained in management and Duncan was shifting into survival mode simply to make sure that he made it to the ultimate horn. The exhausting strain from Rodrigues wasn’t slowing down as he continued to work for higher positions to arrange strikes or doubtlessly search for a submission.
Even with blood pouring out of his face from a lower he suffered, Rodrigues simply saved hammering away with Duncan shedding any hope for a comeback.
Whereas he wasn’t in a position to put Duncan away, Rodrigues dominated the complete battle to get the win after accepting this matchup on quick discover whereas additionally touring into his opponent’s yard for the chance. General, Rodrigues has now received three fights in a row as he continues to show he’s a drive within the middleweight division.
