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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit (ranked 14 p4p, 189 weight class) and Darren Dixon (ranked 3 p4p, 22 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dixon throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Dixon moves into the clinch successfully.
I was talking to Sitsongrit's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Dixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dixon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sitsongrit walks away with a smile on his face. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big right from Dixon misses.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Dixon jumps back.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Dixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Dixon lands the left hand.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dixon doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dixon just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit rushes Dixon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Dixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon cracks Sitsongrit with a nice body shot.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Sitsongrit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dixon cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Dixon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Dixon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Dixon throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Dixon dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
A jab lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Dixon moves out of range easily.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Dixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sitsongrit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sitsongrit seems a little lost for a moment, as Dixon dominates the positioning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dixon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit tries to improve position but can't.
Sitsongrit seems a little lost for a moment, as Dixon dominates the positioning.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Dixon.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit is looking to chop away at Dixon's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
As Dixon backs away, Sitsongrit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Still in the clinch, Dixon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dixon just manages to avoid it.
Dixon checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sitsongrit doesn't seem phased though.
Dixon throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dixon throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Dixon slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon misses with a hook
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Sitsongrit connects with a nice looking jab.
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Dixon checks it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Dixon saw it coming and moves away.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dixon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dixon is looking for a kimura but Sitsongrit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dixon to get the leverage.
Dixon stalling.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is defending against the submission attempts here by Dixon.
Sitsongrit is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sitsongrit won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit 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.
Dixon tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon with a hook.
Dixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Dixon's front leg with a kick but Dixon checks it.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dixon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sitsongrit in his tracks.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon lands with a shot to the body.
Dixon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sitsongrit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Dixon lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Dixon checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
Dixon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dixon misses with a hook
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
It seemed like Dixon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sitsongrit turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Dixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
A clash of legs there as Dixon blocks the low kick.
Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dixon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Dixon.
A right hand to the body from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Dixon - that landed with a thud.
Sitsongrit pushes Dixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dixon.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dixon is struggling to control the position.
Dixon blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit is pressed up against the cage. Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sitsongrit down to the mat. Sitsongrit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dixon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sitsongrit lands a jab.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Dixon swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Dixon looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely.
Dixon clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Sitsongrit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dixon.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Dixon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Nice body punch from Dixon.
Dixon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
A nice side step and Dixon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Dixon's belly button to the back.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Dixon scores with a jab.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon shoots and misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dixon ducks down to avoid it.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Dixon does it's job there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
Dixon thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit's body.
Dixon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sitsongrit's head backwards.
Dixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dixon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dixon looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Dixon moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Dixon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dixon's head backwards.
Dixon throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dixon throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon digs a good body shot into Sitsongrit's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sitsongrit gets a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit keeps control of Dixon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dixon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dixon tries to score a body lock takedown but Sitsongrit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sitsongrit pulls his leg out and moves away.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Dixon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Dixon misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dixon lands a right hand.
Dixon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Sitsongrit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dixon on the side of the head.
Dixon lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit's head.
A jab from Dixon does it's job there.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dixon tries to keep at a distance but Sitsongrit has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dixon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Dixon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Sitsongrit.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dixon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dixon.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sitsongrit blocks a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dixon tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Dixon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dixon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sitsongrit prevents it.
Dixon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dixon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dixon tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dixon can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon wants a takedown.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sitsongrit fails to land.
Dixon pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dixon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dixon wants to break the clinch but can't.
A body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dixon.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Dixon.
Dixon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Darren Dixon.
I think Sitsongrit has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
Chamuaknoi Sitsongrit decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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