PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Trejean Dugall (ranked 1662 p4p, 2379 weight class) and Gareth Keenan Jr (ranked 190 p4p, 266 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dugall
vs
Keenan Jr

175 cm
27
148
13 - 4 - 0

179 cm
25
150
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trejean Dugall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gareth Keenan Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dugall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Dugall.
Dugall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Keenan Jr throws out the jab.
Dugall misses with a body shot.
A solid body kick from Keenan Jr.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dugall.
Keenan Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dugall is out of range and Keenan Jr settles back down.
Keenan Jr scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr pushes Dugall away with a front kick.
Keenan Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice cross by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr throws the kick towards the body but Dugall avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugall shoots in looking for a takedown but Keenan Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dugall's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keenan Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Keenan Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Dugall.
Keenan Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dugall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dugall has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Keenan Jr.
Keenan Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Dugall is just out of range.
Dugall changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Keenan Jr tries to avoid it but Dugall manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Keenan Jr to the ground. Keenan Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Keenan Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trejean Dugall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keenan Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A lazy left from Keenan Jr finds it's target.
Keenan Jr lands with an overhand left.
Dugall tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Keenan Jr swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gareth Keenan Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dugall slips under a jab from Keenan Jr.
Dugall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Keenan Jr sprawls and moves away.
Keenan Jr throws the left hand but Dugall avoids the punch easily.
Keenan Jr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Keenan Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Dugall's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dugall slips under a jab.
Dugall moves out of range as Keenan Jr throws a body kick.
Dugall blocks a jab.
Dugall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dugall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dugall has a takedown stuffed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A telegraphed right hand from Keenan Jr misses the target.
Dugall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dugall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Dugall closes the distance and clinches up with Keenan Jr, looking for a takedown. Dugall pushes Keenan Jr against the cage but Keenan Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Keenan Jr looks to land a right hand but Dugall moved out of range.
Keenan Jr connects with a body shot.
Keenan Jr thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dugall if he has to take too many more of those.
Keenan Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Dugall's shoulder, as Dugall tries to avoid the shot.
Dugall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr scores with a nice strike.
Keenan Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dugall.
Dugall goes for a double leg but Keenan Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Keenan Jr continues to drive forward.

Dugall pulls guard.
Keenan Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Dugall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Keenan Jr is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr postures up.
Keenan Jr looking to pass the guard.
Keenan Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Dugall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keenan Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keenan Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Dugall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Keenan Jr passes into half guard.
Dugall is pressing down on Keenan Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Keenan Jr controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dugall working a defensive guard here.

Dugall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keenan Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dugall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gareth Keenan Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Keenan Jr defending well as Dugall loads up on a big left hand.
Trejean Dugall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Keenan Jr throws out a powerful jab.
Dugall fails with a takedown attempt.
Keenan Jr throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dugall slips a jab from Keenan Jr.
Dugall feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Keenan Jr finds it's way through Dugall's defenses.
Dugall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan Jr.
Gareth Keenan Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Keenan Jr lands with an overhand left.

Dugall shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Keenan Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dugall preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Keenan Jr holds on and takes a little breather.
Dugall works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keenan Jr is looking to control Dugall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Keenan Jr avoid being mounted?

Dugall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keenan Jr defending well though.
Dugall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keenan Jr defending well though.

Dugall wants to work for an arm triangle but Keenan Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dugall misses with a head shot. Keenan Jr uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dugall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gareth Keenan Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keenan Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gareth Keenan Jr!
An out of breath Gareth Keenan Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Trejean Dugall stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just let me bang bro!'.