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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 190 p4p, 373 weight class) and Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 17 p4p, 32 weight class). Six Nine has chosen KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tekashi Six Nine told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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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 33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dixon defending well as Six Nine loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it well and moves away.
A good leg kick by Six Nine .
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Six Nine is quick to defend against it.
Dixon with a nice cross.
Six Nine works the jab nicely.
Six Nine missing with a left hand there. Dixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Six Nine misses with a leg kick.
Dixon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Six Nine is retaining full guard.
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! Six Nine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Six Nine manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into Six Nine 's guard.
Six Nine keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Six Nine is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Six Nine has his hands on Dixon's head, controlling the position.
Dixon trying to control but Six Nine is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Six Nine lands a head shot.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine misses with a wild combination.
Six Nine scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body punch from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a push kick but Dixon slaps the foot to one side.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Six Nine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Six Nine fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it well and moves away.
Dixon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Six Nine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dixon's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to work for an arm triangle but Six Nine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Six Nine is concentrating on defense, preventing Dixon from advancing position.
Dixon is keen to just control but Six Nine is a slippery customer.
Six Nine wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Dixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Six Nine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is trying to control. Six Nine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Six Nine swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Six Nine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Six Nine throws a leg kick
and Dixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dixon.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Six Nine is keeping the position for now.
Six Nine wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
Six Nine wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon trying to control but Six Nine is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine trying to control the position here.
Six Nine 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Six Nine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Six Nine .
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Six Nine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Six Nine swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dixon momentarily.
Six Nine with a hook.
Six Nine lands a lovely overhand right.
Six Nine throws a leg kick
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dixon controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Six Nine tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Dixon is pressing down on Six Nine 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Six Nine is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Six Nine has his hands clasped together around Dixon's back. He's all about the action.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Six Nine defends it.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Six Nine keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Six Nine trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Six Nine misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Six Nine .
A big right from Six Nine misses.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six Nine throws out the jab.
Six Nine moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Six Nine .
Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Six Nine .
A big left from Six Nine misses.
Dixon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Six Nine sprawls and moves away.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Six Nine scores with a leg kick.
Six Nine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Six Nine tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Six Nine lands an overhand right.
Six Nine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Six Nine defends it.
Six Nine wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dixon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon stalling.
Six Nine is not content to let Dixon control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Six Nine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Six Nine misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Six Nine . No joy for Dixon on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
Six Nine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Six Nine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dixon.
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Six Nine pulls his head out easily.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon trying to hold on to Six Nine 's head to control him but Six Nine postures up.
Six Nine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Six Nine pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Six Nine in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a head shot.
Dixon moves forwards but Six Nine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Six Nine .
Good exchange - Six Nine coming out on top.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Six Nine lands a nice shot to the body.
Six Nine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dixon. That did some damage!
Six Nine lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Six Nine 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
A very excited looking Tekashi Six Nine made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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