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Struggles continue in Abu Dhabi
Duffy lost to Joel Alvarez via submission (Guillotine Choke) at 2:15 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
Always long on talent and short on consistent performance, Duffy is still unable to get out of his own way. "Irish" looked good in the early striking exchanges between the two men before foolishly leaving his neck exposed. He was tapping out moments later. Duffy gained international fame for being the man who tapped out Conor McGregor in 38 seconds back in November of 2010, but it has been a massive struggle of late. Duffy has lost three straight and is without a victory in well over three years. It's been a hard, swift fall for the 32-year-old.
Always long on talent and short on consistent performance, Duffy is still unable to get out of his own way. "Irish" looked good in the early striking exchanges between the two men before foolishly leaving his neck exposed. He was tapping out moments later. Duffy gained international fame for being the man who tapped out Conor McGregor in 38 seconds back in November of 2010, but it has been a massive struggle of late. Duffy has lost three straight and is without a victory in well over three years. It's been a hard, swift fall for the 32-year-old.
To return on Fight Island
Duffy is scheduled to take on Joel Alvarez in a lightweight matchup July 18 on Fight Island, Marcel Dorff of MMADNA reports.
ANALYSIS
Duffy has now lost back-to-back fights, and hasn't competed under the UFC banner since March of 2019. He'll jump back in the cage against a fighter in Alvarez who is 1-1 in the UFC, last appearing with a win over Danilo Belluardo in June of 2019. Duffy will be giving up five inches in height and three inches in reach when the cage doors close.
Duffy has now lost back-to-back fights, and hasn't competed under the UFC banner since March of 2019. He'll jump back in the cage against a fighter in Alvarez who is 1-1 in the UFC, last appearing with a win over Danilo Belluardo in June of 2019. Duffy will be giving up five inches in height and three inches in reach when the cage doors close.
Drops decision as big favorite
Duffy lost to Marc Diakiese via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night in London on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
In his return to the Octagon for the first time since November of 2017, Duffy didn't appear too rusty early on. He landed a well-timed takedown at about the one-minute mark, but the tides started to turn at the end of the round. Diakiese used the calf kick to his advantage, even knocking down Duffy via kicks at one point. That culminated in a strong elbow in the final minute that knocked down Duffy again, but didn't put him out. Duffy continued to eat kicks in the second round and didn't mount much offense of his own. By the third, he knew he needed the finish but came out on the wrong end of the early exchanges. Duffy picked up the pace around the midway point and began stalking Diakiese, who countered by initiating a clinch which led to a takedown. Diakiese maintained that position for the rest of the round, ultimately securing the victory. Duffy has plenty of time to get back on track, but a loss to a fighter on the verge of release is never a great sign.
In his return to the Octagon for the first time since November of 2017, Duffy didn't appear too rusty early on. He landed a well-timed takedown at about the one-minute mark, but the tides started to turn at the end of the round. Diakiese used the calf kick to his advantage, even knocking down Duffy via kicks at one point. That culminated in a strong elbow in the final minute that knocked down Duffy again, but didn't put him out. Duffy continued to eat kicks in the second round and didn't mount much offense of his own. By the third, he knew he needed the finish but came out on the wrong end of the early exchanges. Duffy picked up the pace around the midway point and began stalking Diakiese, who countered by initiating a clinch which led to a takedown. Diakiese maintained that position for the rest of the round, ultimately securing the victory. Duffy has plenty of time to get back on track, but a loss to a fighter on the verge of release is never a great sign.
Booked for UFC London
The UFC confirmed Saturday that Duffy (16-3-0) will face Marc Diakiese (12-3-0) in a lightweight bout March 16 at UFC London, Peter Carroll of MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Duffy took the first TKO loss of his career in his last fight in November, when he was defeated by James Vick at UFC 217. The Irishman had rolled to consecutive victories over Mitch Clarke and Reza Madadi prior to the loss and should return to the Octagon with more momentum than his opponent, as Diakiese is riding a three-fight skid.
Duffy took the first TKO loss of his career in his last fight in November, when he was defeated by James Vick at UFC 217. The Irishman had rolled to consecutive victories over Mitch Clarke and Reza Madadi prior to the loss and should return to the Octagon with more momentum than his opponent, as Diakiese is riding a three-fight skid.
Stopped by strikes for first time in pro career Saturday
Duffy lost to James Vick via TKO (punches) at 4:59 of Round 2 at UFC 217 on Saturday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
ANALYSIS
Despite likely winning Round 1, Duffy looked hesitant throughout the fight. He was half a second slow in firing off his combinations and he was never able to get into a true rhythm. He nearly got saved by the bell at the end of Round 2 but referee Todd Anderson determined that he was not defending himself to his satisifcation. Duffy signed a brand new seven-fight contract with the UFC in July and he obviously isn't going anywhere, but he needs to begin to perform better against quality competition. His UFC record stands at 4-2, but the wins are over nobodies and the losses came against two top fighters in Vick and Dustin Poirier. It was the first time Duffy was stopped by strikes in his professional career.
Despite likely winning Round 1, Duffy looked hesitant throughout the fight. He was half a second slow in firing off his combinations and he was never able to get into a true rhythm. He nearly got saved by the bell at the end of Round 2 but referee Todd Anderson determined that he was not defending himself to his satisifcation. Duffy signed a brand new seven-fight contract with the UFC in July and he obviously isn't going anywhere, but he needs to begin to perform better against quality competition. His UFC record stands at 4-2, but the wins are over nobodies and the losses came against two top fighters in Vick and Dustin Poirier. It was the first time Duffy was stopped by strikes in his professional career.