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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 6 p4p, 30 weight class) and Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Petchuanglek Sitsongrit enters the cage!
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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 30 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dixon bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Darren Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sitsongrit sprawls well initially but Dixon persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Dixon is controlling him
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Sitsongrit tries to kick Dixon off but Dixon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dixon trying to control the pace.
Dixon is keen to just control but Sitsongrit is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand up here but Dixon is controlling him well.
Well, if Dixon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up but Dixon is controlling him
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at King's Cross MMA in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dixon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping right.
Dixon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Sitsongrit swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dixon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sitsongrit was covering up waiting for the punch and Dixon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sitsongrit is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Sitsongrit wants to get back to his feet but Dixon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dixon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit pulls Dixon in close to prevent any damage.
Dixon looking to pass the guard.
Dixon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
Sitsongrit wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Dixon asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Dixon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit tries to improve his position but instead Dixon has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dixon is not going to allow Sitsongrit to sit and survive in this position.
Dixon has the hooks in. Sitsongrit is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
Dixon is hanging on to Sitsongrit's back as he tries to escape.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sitsongrit tries to escape the position.
Will Dixon go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Sitsongrit doesn't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon 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.
Dixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Dixon's head back.
Dixon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sitsongrit throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
Dixon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dixon somewhat.
Sitsongrit thumps Dixon with a low kick.
Dixon lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dixon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Dixon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook but Dixon avoids it easily.
Dixon gets the takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Dixon avoiding Sitsongrit 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but Dixon has full control of the position and if anything, Sitsongrit has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Dixon has good solid back control here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Dixon to control.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet but Dixon has full control of the position and if anything, Sitsongrit has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sitsongrit is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dixon off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dixon looking to break Sitsongrit's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Sitsongrit remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dixon will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Sitsongrit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself well to prevent Dixon advancing to mount.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dixon trying to control the pace.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dixon dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Dixon with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Petchuanglek Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab lands there for Dixon.
Dixon checks a leg kick nicely.
Dixon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt - Sitsongrit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dixon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Dixon.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dixon throws out the jab.
Nice shot by Dixon.
Dixon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sitsongrit.
Dixon shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dixon misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Dixon steps away.
Dixon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Dixon moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it well and moves away.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Dixon's leg. Dixon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dixon staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit stuffs the takedown attempt from Dixon. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has his takedown stuffed
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dixon.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit tries a quick counter leg kick but Dixon is wise to it.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Dixon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pushes Dixon off and gets back to his feet.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sitsongrit as he jumps to the side.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sitsongrit throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Sitsongrit's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dixon needs to keep his hands up - Sitsongrit had a free shot at his head there.
Dixon with a poor takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon misses with a takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Dixon down with leg kicks.
Dixon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit has closed the distance and engaged Dixon in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Dixon avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dixon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dixon.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Dixon controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit lands a left hand.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Dixon back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit lands a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.
Dixon pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit struggles to land a body shot inside as Dixon controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Dixon is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Sitsongrit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Dixon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sitsongrit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand.
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 throws a big uppercut that drops Dixon! More strikes from Sitsongrit and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dixon lies dazed against the cage as Sitsongrit celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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