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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Stringfellow (ranked 2542 p4p, 135 weight class) and Trejean Dugall (ranked 1324 p4p, 72 weight class). Desmond Stringfellow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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175 cm
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148 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Stringfellow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trejean Dugall!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stringfellow tries to keep at a distance but Dugall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dugall lands with a right to the head.
Dugall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dugall misses with some punches.
Dugall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dugall tries to throw a body punch but Stringfellow avoids it by throwing Dugall back against the cage.
Stringfellow misses with a punch on the inside.
Dugall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dugall misses with the head strike.
Dugall blocks an uppercut.
Dugall misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dugall misses with a punch on the inside.
Stringfellow lands a left hand.
Dugall misses with the head strike.
Stringfellow blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dugall backwards.
Dugall is leaning against Stringfellow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dugall scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dugall lands a nice uppercut.
Dugall takes a shot to the head.
Stringfellow blocks an uppercut.
Stringfellow ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Stringfellow no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugall looking to sit in guard and control but Stringfellow gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dugall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stringfellow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stringfellow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stringfellow looking to pass the guard.
Dugall looking for a sweep. Not yet Dugall, not yet.
Stringfellow advances position into side control!
Stringfellow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dugall keeps working.
Stringfellow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dugall has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dugall gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dugall defends it well.
Stringfellow is looking to take a break and control but Dugall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stringfellow is just content to waste time from the top position. Dugall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dugall keeping moving, preventing Stringfellow from controlling successfully.
Dugall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stringfellow is one step ahead there.
Stringfellow trying to control the position from guard on top but Dugall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stringfellow wants to get back to full guard.
Dugall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stringfellow is just riding it out for now. Dugall eventually gives up the hold.
Stringfellow actively working from the bottom here.
Stringfellow is not content to let Dugall control the position.
Dugall is working for a kimura but Stringfellow is defending it quite comfortably.
Stringfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugall wants to pass the guard but Stringfellow is defending well.
Stringfellow trying to control here.
Stringfellow is refusing to be controlled, as Dugall sits in half guard.
Dugall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stringfellow sees it coming and defends easily.
Dugall works his way into full mount!
Stringfellow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trejean Dugall dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stringfellow defending well as Dugall loads up on a big left hand.
Stringfellow is looking for a counter combo.
Dugall with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stringfellow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stringfellow misses with a double jab.
Stringfellow throws a sloppy head kick and Dugall moves out of range easily.
Dugall throws a lazy right hand but Stringfellow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stringfellow takes one to the side of the head.
Stringfellow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dugall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stringfellow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dugall misses with a body shot.
Stringfellow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dugall misses the jab.
It looked like Stringfellow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dugall.
Dugall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dugall loads up on a big right hand but Stringfellow slips the punch.
Stringfellow jabs Dugall right on the nose. Dugall blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dugall shoots in for a double leg but Stringfellow sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dugall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stringfellow looking for submissions off his back.
Dugall works his way into full mount!
Dugall jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stringfellow is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stringfellow and Dugall has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stringfellow can't do much from the bottom here.
Stringfellow gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dugall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stringfellow keeps working.
Stringfellow actively working from the bottom here.
Dugall is looking for a kimura here.
Dugall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stringfellow defends it well.
Dugall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stringfellow defends it well.
Stringfellow is defending against the submission attempts here by Dugall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dugall is looking for a kimura here.
Stringfellow trying to hold on to Dugall's head to control him but Dugall postures up.
Dugall seems to be looking for submissions.
Stringfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stringfellow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stringfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dugall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stringfellow has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dugall is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dugall trying to mount his opponent but Stringfellow defends it.
Dugall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stringfellow defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trejean Dugall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dugall throws a good cross that connects.
Stringfellow lands an overhand right.
Dugall lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dugall tries to clinch up
and Stringfellow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dugall misses the body punch
and Stringfellow counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Stringfellow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dugall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stringfellow lunges at Dugall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dugall's hand.
Stringfellow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stringfellow throws a looping overhand right but Dugall ducks down to avoid it.
Dugall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Stringfellow as Dugall shoots in.
Stringfellow is looking to counter punch.
Dugall swings for the body but Stringfellow moves out of range.
Dugall just misses with a punch to the body.
Desmond Stringfellow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stringfellow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dugall loads up on a big right hand but Stringfellow slips the punch.
Stringfellow throws a leg kick which misses Dugall's front leg but catches the back leg as Dugall tries to avoid it.
Dugall throws an off balance right hand
and Stringfellow counters with a straight right hand.
Stringfellow misses with a looping left.
Dugall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Desmond Stringfellow is winning the standup battle so far.
Dugall closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Stringfellow struggling a bit here.
Stringfellow is looking to regain half guard here but Dugall keeps moving and retains side control.
Dugall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Trejean Dugall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow regains half guard.
Stringfellow is not content to let Dugall control the position.
Dugall wants to pass to mount but Stringfellow is defending the position.
Stringfellow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dugall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stringfellow is looking to control Dugall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stringfellow avoid being mounted?
Trejean Dugall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dugall is trying to work for a kimura but Stringfellow is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stringfellow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stringfellow keeping full guard, as Dugall tries to pass.
Dugall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Desmond Stringfellow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dugall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stringfellow looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stringfellow looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stringfellow!
Stringfellow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stringfellow tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dugall can't do much from the bottom here.
Dugall is looking for a sweep.
Dugall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dugall is looking for a kimura here.
Stringfellow missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Trejean Dugall.
I've got Dugall 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trejean Dugall!
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energy
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