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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suzuki Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 lbs
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183 cm
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176 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ezekiel Dickson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Suzuki Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fitzgerald quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dickson slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dickson passes to full mount!
Fitzgerald is working to get back to half guard.
Dickson trying to control but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Fitzgerald really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dickson tries to control but Fitzgerald wriggling away.
Fitzgerald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dickson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dickson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fitzgerald for as long as he can get away with.
Dickson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fitzgerald avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dickson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald gets back to half guard.
Fitzgerald looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dickson is looking to advance position but Fitzgerald won't allow it.
Fitzgerald is trying to control but Dickson passes into side control!
Dickson moves into full mount!
Fitzgerald tries to lock up and control but Dickson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitzgerald looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fitzgerald can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson gets his hands free as Fitzgerald looks to control.
Dickson missing with strikes.
Dickson controlling from the back.
Dickson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fitzgerald knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fitzgerald for a finish.
Fitzgerald is trying to get back to his feet but Dickson has full control of the position and if anything, Fitzgerald has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickson has good solid back control here.
Fitzgerald just trying to survive but Dickson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dickson throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Dickson controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Dickson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dickson has managed to clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dickson backwards.
Dickson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fitzgerald clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dickson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dickson misses with an elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good control from Dickson.
Fitzgerald trying to control the hands but Dickson breaks the grip.
Dickson trying to control.
Fitzgerald controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Dickson trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald turns into Dickson and is now in his guard.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Dickson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ezekiel Dickson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dickson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fitzgerald's guard.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Ezekiel Dickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzgerald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Fitzgerald keeps moving.
Ezekiel Dickson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fitzgerald shoots in for a takedown but Dickson shows good takedown defense.
Ezekiel Dickson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fitzgerald unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dickson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A frustrated look appears on Dickson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Dickson to work.
Fitzgerald pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dickson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dickson throws a big elbow that misses.
Fitzgerald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing Dickson from controlling successfully.
Fitzgerald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dickson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dickson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fitzgerald is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Dickson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fitzgerald moves in looking to clinch but Dickson pushes him off.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that Dickson avoids nicely.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fitzgerald napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fitzgerald is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Dickson stalls from top position.
Fitzgerald is looking to regain half guard here but Dickson keeps moving and retains side control.
Dickson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitzgerald has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fitzgerald looks to move to half guard but instead Dickson has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fitzgerald tries to reverse the position but Dickson maintains control.
Fitzgerald is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald avoids a series of strikes thrown by Dickson.
Fitzgerald tries to hold on but Dickson pushes him away.
Fitzgerald is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dickson looking to ground and pound but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson controlling his opponent.
Dickson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dickson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzgerald has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dickson throws some wild stikes that Fitzgerald manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson controlling his opponent.
Fitzgerald is desperately trying to improve his position but Dickson has a good base and remains in mount.
Dickson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dickson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dickson trying to control but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position but Dickson isn't that keen on the idea.
Suzuki Fitzgerald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald wants to hold on but Dickson pushes him away.
Fitzgerald holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dickson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dickson stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fitzgerald will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fitzgerald tries to work over Dickson's front leg with a kick but Dickson checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickson throws the kick towards the body but Fitzgerald avoids it.
Dickson forces Fitzgerald back against the cage and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Dickson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dickson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Dickson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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