PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Duncan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mishel Marinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishel Marinov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Duncan
vs
Marinov

176 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clint Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mishel Marinov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan fails to land the takedown.
Duncan wants to clinch up but Marinov keeps it at a distance.

Marinov rushes Duncan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Duncan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marinov thuds a left hand into Duncan's body.
Marinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Duncan tries to counter with a takedown but Marinov is quick to defend against it.
Duncan throws out a loose jab but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Duncan wants it to stay on the feet.
Marinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duncan as he avoids it easily.
Clint Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishel Marinov.

Marinov instigates a clinch.
Marinov is trying to drag Duncan to the mat but Duncan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan stalls.
Duncan taking a breather.
Marinov tries to pull guard but Duncan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duncan after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duncan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marinov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Duncan blocks a body shot from Marinov.
Marinov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duncan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duncan stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marinov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duncan after a bit of a struggle.
Marinov is trying to push Duncan away but Duncan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marinov controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duncan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee calls for Duncan to work.
Duncan tries to stall but Marinov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clint Duncan.

Marinov drives through and clinches with Duncan against the cage.
Marinov pushes Duncan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marinov up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Duncan gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Marinov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Duncan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Duncan stalling against the cage.
Duncan prevents Marinov from breaking the clinch.
Marinov pushes Duncan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marinov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Duncan just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marinov is trying to pull guard but Duncan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marinov trying to stall but Duncan improves his position.
Duncan taking a breather.
Marinov is trying to force a seperation but Duncan has the dominant position.
Marinov fails to pull guard.
Marinov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duncan to keep the fight standing.
Duncan tries to break the clinch but Marinov is controlling the position.
Marinov tries to pull guard but Duncan holds him up against the cage and eventually Marinov drops back down to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marinov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Duncan is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Clint Duncan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Duncan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Clint Duncan has been cut.

Marinov has closed the distance and engaged Duncan in a clinch.
Duncan looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Duncan tries to tie him up.
Maybe Duncan would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The referee calls for Duncan to work.
Marinov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov is trying to drag Duncan to the mat but Duncan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duncan stalling in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clint Duncan.
Duncan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marinov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duncan.
Marinov shoots in for a takedown but Duncan shows good takedown defense.
Clint Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishel Marinov.
Duncan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marinov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duncan somewhat.
Duncan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marinov avoids it really well and circles away.
Duncan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Marinov as Duncan shoots in.
Marinov shoots in for a takedown but Duncan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duncan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Marinov tries for a takedown but Duncan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Duncan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marinov tries to avoid it but Duncan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marinov to the ground. Marinov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Duncan as he avoids it easily.
Duncan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Duncan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Duncan shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Duncan as Marinov shoots in.

Marinov pushes Duncan up against the cage in a clinch.
Duncan tries to stall but Marinov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is looking to control Marinov's arms but Marinov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duncan has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Marinov as Duncan tries to tie him up.
Marinov tries to pull guard but Duncan holds him up against the cage and eventually Marinov drops back down to his feet.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Duncan is trying to maintain a safe position but Marinov gets an underhook and turns Duncan into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Clint Duncan.
Marinov lands a nice looking body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Duncan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duncan sprawls well. Duncan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Mishel Marinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marinov throws a combination that misses

and Duncan counters with a takedown into side control.
Marinov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marinov is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marinov throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Marinov is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Clint Duncan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clint Duncan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Duncan scores with a takedown into Marinov's guard.
Duncan wants to control from the top but Marinov keeps moving.
Marinov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marinov pulls Duncan in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Duncan wanted to stand there but Marinov had control of the position.
Marinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Marinov trying to keep a closed guard but Duncan is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marinov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Duncan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duncan avoiding damage.
Duncan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clint Duncan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A frustrated look appears on Marinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duncan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marinov tries to pull guard but Duncan holds him up against the cage and eventually Marinov drops back down to his feet.

Duncan manages to break the clinch.
Marinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Duncan counters with a straight right hand.
Marinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duncan's waist but Duncan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marinov off to one side.
Clint Duncan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishel Marinov.
Marinov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duncan's waist but Duncan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marinov off to one side.
Marinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duncan shoots in for a double leg but Marinov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Marinov closes the distance and pushes Duncan back into the cage.
Marinov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marinov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duncan is looking to control Marinov's arms but Marinov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duncan has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Duncan is trying to break free.
Duncan is looking to break free of the clinch but Marinov has double underhooks.
Marinov can't get the takedown.

Duncan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Duncan darts in and clinches Marinov up against the cage.
Duncan has Marinov pressed against the cage.

Marinov jumps guard and drags Duncan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Duncan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Marinov, up you get!
Duncan slaps away a takedown attempt from Marinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Duncan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Mishel Marinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clint Duncan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Duncan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Marinov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duncan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Duncan!