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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 75 p4p, 173 weight class) and Evan Duvernay (ranked 7 p4p, 18 weight class). Duvernay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Le Vent Nous Portera. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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147
25 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evan Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Duvernay working a defensive guard here.
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! Duvernay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duvernay manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into Duvernay's guard.
Dixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duvernay's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Duvernay is defending well.
Duvernay is positioning himself well to prevent Dixon advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is stalling here. Duvernay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dixon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Duvernay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duvernay trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Duvernay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dixon!
Duvernay stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Duvernay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duvernay sprawls and moves away.
Dixon slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Dixon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duvernay misses with a hook.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
Duvernay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dixon has time to react.
Evan Duvernay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duvernay lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dixon.
Dixon drops his hands momentarily and Duvernay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Duvernay.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Duvernay is quick to defend against it.
Duvernay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dixon.
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duvernay is keeping the position for now.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Duvernay.
Duvernay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dixon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duvernay wants to get back to full guard.
Duvernay is still trying to improve position.
Duvernay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dixon is thwarting Duvernay's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Duvernay.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Duvernay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dixon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay throws a right hand that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duvernay keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
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.
Duvernay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duvernay keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duvernay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon passes Duvernay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon wants to take a breather but Duvernay is having none of it.
Dixon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Duvernay regains half guard.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Duvernay defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon seems to be looking for submissions.
Duvernay is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Duvernay is defending well.
Duvernay is controlling Dixon's trapped leg to prevent Dixon from advancing to side control.
Dixon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon wants to advance to full mount but Duvernay doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duvernay's guard.
Dixon is working for a kimura but Duvernay is defending it quite comfortably.
Duvernay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dixon is on him like a limpet, forcing Duvernay back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Duvernay clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dixon controlling well, preventing Duvernay from escaping the position.
Dixon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon has got his arm under Duvernay's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Duvernay has spun round into Dixon's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duvernay stands up and waves to Dixon to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duvernay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duvernay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon scores with a jab. Duvernay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duvernay works the jab nicely.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a looping left.
Duvernay lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Duvernay stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Duvernay didn't expect that.
Duvernay wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dixon manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is pressing down on Duvernay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duvernay is holding on for now.
Duvernay is trying to control but can't.
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duvernay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Duvernay tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon is working for a kimura but Duvernay is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Duvernay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duvernay.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has gone for a leg lock! Duvernay slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dixon's guard.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duvernay won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Duvernay from controlling successfully.
Dixon has a closed guard, preventing Duvernay from standing up.
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duvernay defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Dixon is trying to keep Duvernay in close.
Dixon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dixon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Duvernay escapes and throws Dixon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Duvernay controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is not content to let Duvernay control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay really dominated that round.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duvernay misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Duvernay.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Duvernay throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Duvernay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Duvernay.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duvernay's guard.
Dixon prevents Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Duvernay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duvernay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dixon is looking for a triangle but Duvernay pushes his legs off easily.
Duvernay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duvernay won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duvernay tries to stand but Dixon is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duvernay tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Dixon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Duvernay has passed into side control.
Dixon is looking to regain half guard here but Duvernay keeps moving and retains side control.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duvernay keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stops Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Dixon wants to control but Duvernay is keeping him busy.
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Duvernay wants to get back to his feet.
Duvernay won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duvernay keeps working.
Duvernay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dixon is on him like a limpet, forcing Duvernay back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tightens his grip and picks Duvernay up, before dumping him to the ground. Duvernay manages to land in guard.
Duvernay 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.
Duvernay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duvernay breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Duvernay catches Dixon right on the button with a cross.
Dixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duvernay. Duvernay obviously looking to wear him down.
Dixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duvernay lands a jab.
Duvernay blocks a jab.
Duvernay stuns Dixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evan Duvernay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Dixon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Duvernay misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duvernay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dixons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dixon. Dixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duvernay sprawls well. Duvernay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Duvernay gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Duvernay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Duvernay wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon passes to full mount!
Dixon takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Duvernay showing good submission defense here.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evan Duvernay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is trying to break free.
Dixon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dixon missing with strikes.
Dixon is persistently looking for the submission but Duvernay is defending it well.
Duvernay trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controlling well, preventing Duvernay from escaping the position.
Dixon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Duvernay right now.
Duvernay looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dixon.
Dixon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duvernay prevents Dixon from getting a body triangle.
Dixon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Duvernay defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dixon's arms.
Dixon is hanging on to Duvernay's back as he tries to escape.
Dixon is looking for the choke from the back position but Duvernay is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon has the hooks in. Duvernay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dixon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duvernay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!
During a confident post fight interview, Evan Duvernay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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