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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 22 p4p, 47 weight class) and Anni Skystalker (ranked 4 p4p, 9 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Darren Dixon has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Darren Dixon seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class boxer
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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 26 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Anni Skystalker!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dixon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dixon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dixon lands in his opponent's guard.
Skystalker looking to control.
Dixon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Skystalker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dixon has managed to get both his arms back between Skystalker's legs - danger averted.
Skystalker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dixon escapes and throws Skystalker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Skystalker is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon tries for a kimura but Skystalker is defending well.
Skystalker tries to improve position but can't.
Skystalker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Skystalker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skystalker wants to control but Dixon postures up.
Dixon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Skystalker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Skystalker sneaks back into half guard.
Dixon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skystalker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Dixon controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dixon wants to free his trapped foot but Skystalker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Skystalker actively working from the bottom here.
Skystalker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dixon has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Dixon controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dixon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Skystalker is desperately trying to improve his position but Dixon has a good base and remains in mount.
Dixon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skystalker is looking to escape.
Skystalker tries to reverse the position but Dixon maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controlling the position easily from mount.
Skystalker swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Skystalker is controlling an arm, preventing Dixon from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dixon is working hard here to advance position.
Dixon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skystalker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon moves to the back position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Skystalker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Skystalker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Skystalker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown. Skystalker tries to sprawl out of it but Dixon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Skystalker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Skystalker tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Skystalker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Skystalker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dixon is out of range and Skystalker settles back down.
Dixon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skystalker can do to turn this around?
Skystalker tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
Skystalker misses the shot to the body.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Dixon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dixon at a distance.
Skystalker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Skystalker wants to pass to mount but Dixon is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dixon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Skystalker pulls his head out easily.
Skystalker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Skystalker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Skystalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skystalker is looking for a kimura here.
That's two 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.
Skystalker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dixon sees it coming and defends easily.
Dixon trying to control but Skystalker postures up.
Dixon is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Skystalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Skystalker winds up and cracks Dixon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker trying to control from half guard but Dixon is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dixon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dixon gets back to full guard.
Skystalker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dixon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dixon is on top in guard.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Skystalker trying to control the position.
Skystalker has his foot on Dixon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dixon works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Skystalker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Skystalker keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Skystalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
Dixon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anni Skystalker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dixon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skystalker.
Skystalker tries a quick counter leg kick but Dixon is wise to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skystalker.
Dixon scores with a jab to the head.
Skystalker with a nice calf kick.
Skystalker walks into a jab.
Nice jab there from Dixon.
Skystalker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Skystalker throws a body shot but no joy.
Skystalker moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Dixon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skystalker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skystalker trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Skystalker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dixon looking to control.
Skystalker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon controls Skystalker momentarily but Skystalker frees himself.
Skystalker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dixon is keeping the position for now.
Skystalker trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon working for submissions but it's allowed Skystalker to get to half guard.
Skystalker is thwarting Dixon's attempts to control the position.
Skystalker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
Skystalker is working for a submission of some sort.
Dixon trying to control here.
Dixon tries to get to full guard but Skystalker has control of the leg.
Dixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Skystalker.
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Skystalker prevents Dixon from improving his position.
Skystalker is trying to control. Dixon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon moves into full guard.
Skystalker stopping the sweep attempt from Dixon.
Dixon is looking for a triangle but Skystalker pushes his legs off easily.
Skystalker trying to control but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dixon is trying to control the position but Skystalker postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dixon gets the takedown into side control.
Skystalker is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face as Dixon controls the position.
Dixon is trying to get an arm triangle but Skystalker is defending well.
Dixon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skystalker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Skystalker is looking to control Dixon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skystalker avoid being mounted?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skystalker is in trouble now - Dixon has advanced to mount!
Dixon with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skystalker doesn't manage to clinch there - Dixon circles away.
Dixon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Skystalker manages to avoid it.
Skystalker throws a quick inside leg kick.
Skystalker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skystalker misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Skystalker.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skystalker. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skystalker finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Skystalker misses with a head kick.
Skystalker fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dixon checks it well.
Skystalker tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon shoots in but no luck this time.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon sets himself, and Skystalker steps forward looking for the clinch! Dixon avoids it this time.
Dixon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skystalker.
Dixon cracks Skystalker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skystalker actively working from the bottom here.
Skystalker looking for submissions off his back.
Dixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Skystalker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Skystalker trying to control here.
Dixon is working for a submission of some sort.
Skystalker trying to control from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Skystalker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dixon moves nicely into side control.
Dixon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Skystalker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Skystalker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dixon is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Skystalker tries to improve his position but instead Dixon has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dixon.
Dixon looking for the RNC.
Dixon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Skystalker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Dixon looking for the choke but no joy.
Dixon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Skystalker trying to control the hands but Dixon breaks the grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon biding his time, looking for the opening.
Skystalker trying to control the hands but Dixon won't let him.
Dixon has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Skystalker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darren Dixon had his way with Anni Skystalker in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dixon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Skystalker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dixon is in Skystalker's guard.
Dixon won't allow Skystalker to sweep him here.
Skystalker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dixon has passed into half guard!
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Skystalker defending well.
Dixon is working for a kimura but Skystalker is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skystalker is looking for a sweep. Dixon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Skystalker defending well.
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Skystalker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Still in half guard, Dixon seems content to control.
Dixon prevents Skystalker from standing back up.
Dixon is looking to advance position but Skystalker won't allow it.
Skystalker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skystalker is looking for a triangle but Dixon pushes his legs off easily.
Skystalker working a defensive guard here.
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.
Dixon won't allow Skystalker to sweep him here.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
Dixon stops Skystalker from getting back to his feet.
Skystalker won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skystalker is trying to control but can't.
Anni Skystalker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skystalker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dixon is trying to defend but Skystalker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dixon actively working from the bottom here.
Skystalker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Skystalker throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skystalker seems to be looking for submissions.
Dixon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dixon wants to sweep but no luck.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skystalker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dixon looking to control but Skystalker passes into half guard.
Dixon trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Skystalker throwing shots but Dixon is blocking nicely.
Darren Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dixon moves into full guard.
Skystalker lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darren Dixon.
Well Dixon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darren Dixon!
Darren Dixon retains his featherweight title!
Darren Dixon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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