PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Petchuanglek Sitsongrit (ranked 6 p4p, 27 weight class) and Darren Dixon (ranked 1 p4p, 4 weight class). Darren Dixon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sitsongrit
vs
Dixon

172 cm
33
138
23 - 5 - 0

169 cm
34
145
30 - 13 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 23 - 5 - 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 30 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit thumps Dixon with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Dixon moved away.
And Dixon tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.

Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Dixon won't allow Sitsongrit to get back to his feet.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is pulling down on Dixon's head to control his posture.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Dixon didn't see that one coming.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Dixon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sitsongrit.

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

Sitsongrit manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dixon moves away.
Dixon jabs at Sitsongrit's body.
Sitsongrit cracks Dixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit sizes up Dixon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Sitsongrit stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sitsongrit wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.

Dixon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sitsongrit did well to prevent Dixon getting side control.
Sitsongrit looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon content to control rather than advance.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Dixon postures up.
Dixon content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dixon has taken his back.

Dixon looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Dixon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sitsongrit on his heels. He'll look to pass Sitsongrit's guard now, I'm sure.
Dixon trying to control but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit wants to sweep but no luck.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Sitsongrit wants to stand up but Dixon is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sitsongrit has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dixon has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon lands with a right to the head.
Dixon blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Dixon.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Dixon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Dixon.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dixon's elbow.

Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Dixon as he checks the leg kick.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming.

Dixon feints and as Sitsongrit raises his hands in defense, Dixon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon stops Sitsongrit from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sitsongrit is keeping the position for now.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control Dixon's posture.

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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dixon working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dixon.
Dixon is working for takedown but Sitsongrit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dixon misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Dixon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Dixon.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Dixon.
Dixon lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks an uppercut.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dixon backwards.

Dixon lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 wants to stand but Dixon is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit trying to keep a closed guard but Dixon is proving a slippery customer.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Sitsongrit can't keep his opponent in guard - Dixon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dixon passes to side control.
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Dixon off him but Dixon keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darren Dixon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.

Dixon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit scores with a shot to the side of Dixon's head.
Sitsongrit has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
Dixon has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.

Sitsongrit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Dixon takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit cracks Dixon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sitsongrit leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dixon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dixon slips a straight right by Sitsongrit.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Sitsongrit with a hook.
Sitsongrit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dixon.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dixon ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit darts in trying to clinch

and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sitsongrit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dixon tries to get the hooks in deep but Sitsongrit pushed the leg off.
Dixon controlling well, preventing Sitsongrit from escaping the position.

Sitsongrit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dixon's arms.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Sitsongrit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Sitsongrit right now.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand back up.

Sitsongrit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Dixon gets his way!
Dixon trying to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Petchuanglek Sitsongrit clearly takes that round.
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.

Dixon walks into a left hand.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Dixon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the body

and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
Sitsongrit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Dixon presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Sitsongrit is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.
Dixon avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to control but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Dixon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sitsongrit haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Dixon working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit is in no mood to give up.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Dixon pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darren Dixon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sitsongrit is looking to escape.
Sitsongrit tries to lock up and control but Dixon gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position but Dixon isn't that keen on the idea.
Sitsongrit prevents Dixon from taking his back.
Sitsongrit's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sitsongrit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dixon fails to take his opponent's back.
Sitsongrit wants to hold on but Dixon pushes him away.
Sitsongrit is trying to stand.

Dixon has hold of Sitsongrit's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sitsongrit manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dixon controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon tries to control but Sitsongrit wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Dixon dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Dixon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dixon blocks a jab.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dixon will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Dixon ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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 pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Sitsongrit settles back down.
Dixon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit misses with a looping left.
Dixon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sitsongrit defends it well.
Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit slaps away a takedown attempt from Dixon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dixon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sitsongrit can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
And Dixon tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dixon moves forwards but Sitsongrit connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dixon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon dives in and grabs Sitsongrit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sitsongrit pushes down on Dixon's head and hops out.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darren Dixon.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sitsongrit tries to avoid it but Dixon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sitsongrit to the ground. Sitsongrit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon tries for a takedown but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Sitsongrit tries to sprawl but Dixon drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is trying to control the action in half guard but Sitsongrit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dixon wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Dixon is still trying to improve position.
Dixon trying to control from half guard but Sitsongrit is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dixon is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sitsongrit controlling the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petchuanglek Sitsongrit!
Petchuanglek Sitsongrit retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Petchuanglek Sitsongrit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.