PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Dickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Paraguya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross Paraguya has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ezekiel Dickson's chin.

Dickson
vs
Paraguya

183 cm
20
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 2 - 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, Ross Paraguya!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paraguya moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Paraguya darts in trying to clinch

and Dickson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dickson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paraguya tries for a takedown. No joy.

Paraguya breaks from the clinch.
Dickson shoots in looking for a takedown. Paraguya tries to sprawl out of it but Dickson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paraguya manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paraguya. Dickson does a little dance to reset his feet.

Paraguya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dickson tries to work over Paraguya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paraguya is trying to pull guard but Dickson has him pressed against the cage.
Dickson tries to pull guard but Paraguya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Paraguya jumps guard but Dickson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ezekiel Dickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Paraguya.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paraguya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Paraguya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dickson tries to clinch but Paraguya is having none of it.

Paraguya moves into the clinch.
Paraguya keeps control of Dickson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dickson is trying to drag Paraguya to the mat but Paraguya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Paraguya lands a knee to the body.

Paraguya lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Paraguya prevents Dickson from improving his position.
Paraguya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paraguya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dickson tries to get to full guard but Paraguya has control of the leg.
Paraguya with the ground and pound but Dickson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Paraguya postures up.

Paraguya decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dickson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paraguya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paraguya shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dickson but Dickson pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paraguya has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick from Paraguya lands but Dickson takes it in his stride.

It looks like Ezekiel Dickson has been cut.
Paraguya lands with a slapping head kick.
Dickson shoots in but Paraguya avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paraguya shoots in but no luck this time.
Paraguya goes for a double leg but Dickson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dickson continues to drive forward.
Paraguya looks winded!
Paraguya is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dickson to keep the fight standing.
Paraguya jumps guard but Dickson stands there with Paraguya around his waist. Paraguya gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dickson working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Paraguya pulls Dickson into guard.
Paraguya is trying to keep Dickson in close.

Paraguya looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dickson has picked Paraguya up and slammed him! Paraguya can't keep hold of the triangle and Dickson manages to pass to side control!
Dickson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Paraguya's legs.
Dickson throws an elbow but Paraguya slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dickson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but Paraguya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ross Paraguya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Dickson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from Paraguya. No joy for Dickson on that attempt.
Dickson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paraguya has a takedown stuffed.
Paraguya looks for a takedown but Dickson sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Dickson. No joy for Paraguya on that attempt.
Ezekiel Dickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Paraguya.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Paraguya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dickson, pushing him back against the cage.

Paraguya decides to pull guard.
Paraguya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paraguya is breathing heavily.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Paraguya keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paraguya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dickson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paraguya controls Dickson momentarily but Dickson frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Ezekiel Dickson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dickson slaps away a takedown attempt from Paraguya, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dickson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paraguya tries to clinch up
and Dickson counters with a left to the body.
Dickson connects with a nice looking jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dickson.
Dickson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paraguya as he jumps to the side.
Ross Paraguya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paraguya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dickson defends it nicely.
Dickson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paraguya scores with a kick to the body.
Paraguya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickson moves away.
Paraguya slaps away a takedown attempt from Dickson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paraguya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dickson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paraguya!
Nice sprawl there from Dickson as Paraguya shoots in.
Dickson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paraguya goes for a double leg but Dickson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dickson continues to drive forward.
Dickson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Dickson jumps into guard, dragging Paraguya to the mat.
Dickson being controlled here, momentarily.

Dickson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paraguya defends well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dickson trying to strike off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ross Paraguya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Dickson's cut.
That's time! Dickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Dickson.
Dickson is looking to clinch.
Paraguya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dickson's waist but Dickson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paraguya off to one side.

Dickson gets tackled into the cage by Paraguya. Paraguya maintains the clinch.
Paraguya gets underhooks to prevent Dickson's takedown attempt.
Paraguya tries to pull guard but Dickson won't allow it.
Dickson wants to get back to striking at distance but Paraguya won't allow it.
Paraguya tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ezekiel Dickson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Paraguya.
Paraguya jumps guard but Dickson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Paraguya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dickson smiles and moves away.
Paraguya leaves Dickson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickson stuffs the takedown attempt from Paraguya. Paraguya gets slowly back to his feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dickson.
Dickson wants to control but Paraguya is keeping him busy.
Ezekiel Dickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Paraguya's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dickson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paraguya parries the strikes from Dickson easily there. Dickson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Paraguya to escape.

Dickson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Paraguya loads up on a big right hand but Dickson slips the punch.
Dickson lands with a good body shot.
Dickson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Paraguya fails with a takedown attempt.
Paraguya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickson misses with a head kick.
Dickson tries for a takedown but Paraguya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paraguya. Dickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Paraguya shoots in looking for a takedown. Dickson tries to sprawl out of it but Paraguya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dickson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dickson misses with a takedown attempt - Paraguya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Dickson moves into the clinch.
Dickson managing to block the knees to the body from Paraguya.
Dickson is looking to break free of the clinch but Paraguya has double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paraguya manages to pull guard.
Dickson wants to control from the top but Paraguya keeps moving.
Dickson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dickson slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Paraguya.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dickson stands up and beckons Paraguya to join him on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Dickson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paraguya 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Paraguya!