PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 7 p4p, 15 weight class) and Darren Dixon (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sitsongrit
vs
Dixon

172 cm
32
138
22 - 4 - 0

169 cm
34
145
29 - 12 - 2

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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World class MT
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Conviction
Advance Sport Specific

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 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sitsongrit gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sitsongrit has Dixon pulled in close to control his posture.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.

Sitsongrit is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sitsongrit definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dixon tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dixon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon digs a right hand into Sitsongrit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sitsongrit's gas tank.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dixon.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Sitsongrit tries a body shot but Dixon blocks it.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon tries a body shot but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
Sitsongrit pushes Dixon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sitsongrits head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dixon tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Dixon works on Sitsongrit's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Dixon prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit prevents the takedown attempt.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Dixon tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Dixon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Dixon.

Dixon gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Dixon's posture.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dixon prevents Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dixon lands a nice shot to the body.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Sitsongrit.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon lands a nice uppercut.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Dixon tries to work over Sitsongrit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dixon misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Dixon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dixon.
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 Petchuanglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sitsongrit circles away from the clinch attempt.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dixon or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Sitsongrit throws a shot from downtown. Dixon moves away and avoids it.
Dixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dixon thinking.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.

Dixon gets a double leg takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Dixon off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dixon feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Dixon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dixon stays in close to Sitsongrit's body and controls the position.
Sitsongrit is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Dixon stops Sitsongrit from standing up.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Sitsongrit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sitsongrit is working hard here to advance position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit punishes Dixon's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Dixon. Beautiful body shot.
Dixon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Dixon jumps back.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dixon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sitsongrit swivels and escapes.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Dixon.
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Dixon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dixon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sitsongrit is fending him off so far but Dixon persists. Nope, Sitsongrit circles away and we're back to standing.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Dixon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dixon goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.

Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand into Dixon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dixon's gas tank.
Dixon has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sitsongrit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dixon misses with some punches.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Dixon misses with a punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dixon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sitsongrit is working Dixon over against the cage.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the head.
Dixon throws a head punch that misses.
Dixon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dixon throws a punch but it's blocked by Sitsongrit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sitsongrit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dixon at a distance.
Sitsongrit connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dixon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Dixon ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body.
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches up with Sitsongrit, looking for a takedown. Dixon pushes Sitsongrit against the cage but Sitsongrit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon shoots and misses
letting Sitsongrit counter with a right hand.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dixon.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixon drives through with a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Sitsongrit pushes Dixon off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dixon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dixon slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thumps Dixon with a low kick.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dixon looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon throws a combination that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dixon.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit tries to work over Dixon's front leg with a kick but Dixon checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Dixon ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Dixon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sitsongrit's waist but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dixon off to one side.
Sitsongrit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dixon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Dixon dives in and scores a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.

Sitsongrit pushes Dixon off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit circles away easily
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Dixon scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dixon is out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Dixon with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Sitsongrit kicks Dixon off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dixon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Dixon throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Dixon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sitsongrit pinned against the cage. Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dixon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon cracks Sitsongrit with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Dixon staying out of range there.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Sitsongrit enables Dixon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sitsongrit manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Sitsongrit wriggles free and stands up.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sitsongrit connects with a solid leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dixon misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dixon defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dixon doesn't seem phased though.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Sitsongrit lands with an uppercut that bounces Dixon off the cage and back into range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
A punch lands to the side of Dixon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dixon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dixon or perhaps it was just good defense by Sitsongrit, which made it look bad.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Dixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dixon misses with a right hand
and Dixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sitsongrit digs a good body shot into Dixon's ribs.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sitsongrit half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dixon throws a poor cross that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dixon throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit cracks Dixon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
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!
Dixon throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
Sitsongrit appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dixon.
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.

Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dixon showed some decent athleticism there.

Sitsongrit 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon lands with a left to the head.
Dixon tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Dixon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sitsongrit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dixon blocks an uppercut.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dixon can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Dixon fails to land.
Dixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dixon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dixon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dixon gets through Sitsongrit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
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.
A leg kick checked by Dixon.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
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!
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dixon can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit had his way with Darren Dixon in that round.
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!

Sitsongrit cracks Dixon with a good jab.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dixon.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dixon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dixon misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dixon gets a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape back to his feet but Dixon uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit working to try and regain half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit is controlling Dixon's trapped leg to prevent Dixon from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.

Dixon maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sitsongrit could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dixon has cracked it and Sitsongrit is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dixon!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon is the new featherweight champion!
Darren Dixon was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.