PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Duncan (ranked 3022 p4p, 3054 weight class) and Garry East (ranked 350 p4p, 364 weight class). Roger Duncan had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Duncan
vs
East

189 cm
25
200
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
197
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Garry East!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a two punch combo.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown but East shows good takedown defense.
East steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duncan.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
Duncan goes for a double leg but East avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as East continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.

East breaks from the clinch.
Duncan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. East manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from East is defended easily by Duncan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duncan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

It looks like Garry East has been cut.

East rushes Duncan and presses him up against the cage.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

East breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Duncan does no damage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
East moves out of range as Duncan throws a body kick.
Duncan shoots in but East avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice takedown defense from East. No joy for Duncan on that attempt.
Duncan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Duncan. Duncan gets slowly back to his feet.
Duncan is breathing heavily.
East has a takedown stuffed.

East takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
East with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and East wants it to stay on the feet.
East throws a lazy head kick

and Duncan counters by clinching up.
Duncan can't break the clinch.

East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duncan tries to clinch up.
East lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Duncan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duncan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but East circles away quickly and effectively.
East shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan dives in for a single leg takedown but East sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
East wants to counter the offense by Duncan and move into the clinch position.
Duncan is trying to force a seperation but East has the dominant position.

East manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
East working a defensive guard here.
East trying to control the position here.
East tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
East is pulling down on Duncan's head. It's preventing any offense from Duncan, at least for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan tries to stand but East is controlling from the bottom.
East bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duncan's guard.

East looking to pass the guard.

East drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Duncan dives on top into guard.

Duncan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Garry East will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

East clinches up with Duncan and pushes him back against the cage.

East manages to break the clinch.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duncan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

East moves into the clinch successfully.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. East is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

East manages to pull guard.

Duncan stands up from guard. Let's bang!
East throws a head kick but Duncan moves out of range.
East fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Duncan is defended easily by East.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duncan tries to clinch but East is having none of it.

Duncan instigates a clinch.

East escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
East tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duncan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten East somewhat.
Garry East seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck for East with that takedown attempt.
Roger Duncan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan throws a combination. East tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
East will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
East is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duncan counters with a three punch combo that has East backing up. East nods at Duncan to acknowledge the strikes.
Duncan tries for a takedown but East sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

East looking to score a takedown here. Duncan is defending well but East drives through and ends up in Duncan's guard.

Duncan wriggles free and stands up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East dives in for a single leg takedown but Duncan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. East tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag East to the ground. East escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

East moves into range and clinches up with Duncan.
Duncan tries for a takedown. No joy.

East pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
East darts in looking for a takedown but Duncan gets double underhooks and turns East into the cage.

Duncan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duncan has had enough of the clinch but East keeps him there for the moment.
Duncan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Duncan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A punch combination from Duncan misses.
East doesn't manage to clinch there - Duncan circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan shoots in for a double leg but East sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
East misses with a low kick as Duncan jumps back.
A punch combination from East misses.
East misses with a two punch combination.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
East lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? East is fending him off so far but Duncan persists. Nope, East circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
It looked like Duncan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from East.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Duncan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Garry East's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

East instigates a clinch.
East is looking for a takedown.

East pulls Duncan into guard.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duncan passes East's left leg - he's now in half guard.
East is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Duncan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Duncan's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan breaks East's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
East takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duncan postures up in East's guard and throws a big left but East blocks it.

East looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Duncan has picked East up and slammed him! East can't keep hold of the triangle and Duncan manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
East wants to control but Duncan postures up.
Duncan takes a little break here. East wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
East tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Duncan stands up and beckons East to his feet.
East shoots in for a double leg but Duncan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As East looks to move away, Duncan throws a big counter combo but East just gets out of the way.
Duncan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts East as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duncan is looking to clinch but East is avoiding it.
Duncan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from East.
Roger Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Garry East.
East tries for a takedown but Duncan circles away easily

and Duncan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
East wants to break free but Duncan has control.
East is struggling to control the position.
Duncan jumps guard but East stands there with Duncan around his waist. Duncan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
East is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Duncan is keeping busy.
East keeps control of Duncan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. East just stands there and leans against the cage.
East is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duncan is defending well.
East prevents Duncan from breaking the clinch.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables East to keep the fight standing.
East just leaning against Duncan, taking a breather.
East is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duncan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
East stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
East is trying to break free.
Duncan stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Duncan pulls East into guard.
Duncan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
East trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Duncan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

East not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roger Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Duncan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
East fails with the takedown.
Duncan drops down looking for a counter takedown but East sprawls and moves away.
Duncan shoots for a takedown but East saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duncan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Garry East!