Gregory Rodrigues Used His Full Game to Defeat Duncan
Gregory Rodrigues defeated Christian Leroy Duncan by unanimous decision at UFC 304 on July 27, 2024. All three judges scored the Manchester middleweight contest 30–27, rewarding Rodrigues’s combination of wrestling, clinch work and powerful striking across three rounds.
Wrestling disrupted Duncan’s range
Rodrigues took the fight to the ground during the opening round, limiting Duncan’s opportunities to use his longer-range attacks. The grappling gave the Brazilian a way to control where the contest unfolded.
He also landed heavy punches as the fight progressed, backing Duncan up and damaging him during the exchanges. Duncan struggled to establish the sustained striking offense he needed to change the direction of the bout.
The final round reinforced the advantage
Rodrigues continued mixing techniques in the third round, working in the clinch and returning to the canvas. That variety made it difficult for Duncan to settle into a consistent response.
The contest reached the final horn, and every judge awarded Rodrigues all three rounds. The identical totals confirmed a clear decision victory without requiring a stoppage.
Three consecutive wins by different routes
Rodrigues had knocked out Denis Tiuliulin at UFC 292 on August 19, 2023, then stopped Brad Tavares in the third round on February 10, 2024. The Duncan decision made it three consecutive victories.
The Manchester result moved him to seven wins and two defeats in UFC competition and fifteen wins against five losses overall. It extended the successful run through a controlled distance performance after the two preceding finishes.
