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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 72 p4p, 53 weight class) and Obi Wan Kenobi (ranked 14 p4p, 10 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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 23 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 14 - 5, fighting out of Sydney, Obi Wan Kenobi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Kenobi shows good takedown defense.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kenobi's waist but Kenobi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Kenobi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kenobi wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Kenobi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenobi misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Kenobi is quick to defend against it.
Kenobi misses with a looping right.
Kenobi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dixon's hands.
Kenobi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kenobi misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kenobi throws out the jab.
Kenobi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Kenobi takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Kenobi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dixon misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenobi. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenobi throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Kenobi throws a low kick, looking for Dixon's leg but Dixon calmly moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Kenobi with a nice calf kick.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Kenobi shows good takedown defense.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kenobi manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kenobi throws a sloppy head kick and Dixon moves out of range easily.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kenobi avoids it really well and circles away.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon moves out of range as Kenobi throws a body kick.
Dixon walks into a stiff left hand from Kenobi.
Dixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenobi looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Kenobi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Kenobi takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a shot from downtown. Kenobi moves away and avoids it.
Kenobi misses with a lunging right hand
so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dixon content to stall in guard here.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kenobi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Kenobi is retaining full guard.
Kenobi wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet but Dixon passes into half guard.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Kenobi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi is trying to maintain the position but Dixon is very close to passing his half guard.
Kenobi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dixon manages to move to mount!
Dixon tries to control but Kenobi wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kenobi tries to buck Dixon off but he can't manage it.
Dixon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dixon won't let Kenobi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Kenobi to control.
Dixon is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kenobi is surviving well by controlling Dixon's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon wants to control the pace but Kenobi is squirming around nicely.
Dixon won't let Kenobi get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kenobi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kenobi wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Kenobi to control.
Dixon wants to take Kenobi's back but he can't do it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Obi Wan Kenobi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Kenobi as Dixon shoots in.
Kenobi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kenobi.
Obi Wan Kenobi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kenobi leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kenobi.
Kenobi lands a lovely overhand right.
Kenobi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dixon slips a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi misses with a straight left.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Kenobi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kenobi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kenobi won't be happy with that.
Kenobi sneaks out the side door and pushes Dixon away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenobi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenobi throws a leg kick that misses.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kenobi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Dixon dives in for a single leg takedown but Kenobi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kenobi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Kenobi.
Dixon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon slips a jab from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dixon slips under a jab from Kenobi.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Kenobi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kenobi continues to drive forward.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kenobi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dixon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kenobi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kenobi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dixon's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon moves forwards but Kenobi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kenobi throws a front kick that sends Dixon stumbling back into the cage.
Kenobi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Kenobi wants to slow Dixon down by chopping away at his legs.
Obi Wan Kenobi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenobi tries a low kick but Dixon avoids it.
Dixon shoots in for a double leg but Kenobi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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!
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Kenobi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kenobi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dixon momentarily.
Kenobi misses with a wild body shot.
Kenobi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dixon walks into a left hand.
Kenobi is looking to land body kicks.
Kenobi scores with a nice strike.
Kenobi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Kenobi.
Kenobi throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Kenobi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Kenobi has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dixon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kenobi misses with a body shot.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kenobi as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Kenobi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon blocks the body kick.
A slow jab from Kenobi misses its intended target.
Nice cross by Kenobi.
A lazy left from Kenobi finds it's target.
Kenobi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Kenobi is predictable there
and Dixon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kenobi's guard.
Dixon stops Kenobi from standing up.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Kenobi keeps moving.
Dixon prevents Kenobi from getting back to his feet.
Kenobi is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon trying to control but Kenobi is working from the bottom.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenobi is looking to stand up but Dixon isn't so interested in that idea.
Kenobi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kenobi is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Obi Wan Kenobi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dixon.
Kenobi throws out a counter right but Dixon avoids it with no problem.
Dixon swings for the body but Kenobi moves out of range.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Kenobi.
Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dixon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Kenobi, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Kenobi against the cage but Kenobi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Kenobi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kenobi.
Kenobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dixon swats away the attempt to clinch by Kenobi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kenobi but Kenobi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kenobi moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kenobi manages to avoid it.
Dixon ducks right into an uppercut from Kenobi.
Kenobi throws the left hand but Dixon avoids the punch easily.
Kenobi throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kenobi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kenobi darts in and clinches Dixon up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kenobi.
Dixon wants to take the fight to the mat but Kenobi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dixon lands a body punch.
Dixon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kenobi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kenobi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Kenobi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dixon moves out of range of the body kick from Kenobi.
Kenobi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
A jab from Kenobi finds it's way through Dixon's defenses.
Kenobi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kenobi swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Kenobi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kenobi misses the jab.
Kenobi scores with a decent looking hook.
Kenobi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Kenobi avoids it well and moves away.
Kenobi throws out a powerful jab.
Kenobi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kenobi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kenobi tries to kick Dixon off but Dixon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dixon is looking to take a break and control but Kenobi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon stops Kenobi from getting back to his feet.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Kenobi defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control the action but Kenobi is working from the bottom.
Dixon moves nicely into side control.
Kenobi wants to get back to his feet.
Kenobi tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position.
Kenobi felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Kenobi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dixon advances nicely into full mount.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to control the pace but Kenobi is squirming around nicely.
Dixon throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kenobi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kenobi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kenobi is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kenobi avoid being mounted?
Kenobi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dixon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kenobi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon tries to work over Kenobi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kenobi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.
Kenobi lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Obi Wan Kenobi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kenobi 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Obi Wan Kenobi!
Obi Wan Kenobi made sure to mention his sponsor, Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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