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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Booker (ranked 3882 p4p, 3878 weight class) and Phoenix Duke (ranked 421 p4p, 422 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 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 New York, Ezekiel Booker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phoenix Duke!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Booker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Duke's half guard.
Booker trying to control the action but Duke is working from the bottom.
Duke tries to get to full guard but Booker has control of the leg.
Duke is looking to escape.
Duke is trying to control but can't.
Booker blocks the strikes from Duke.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duke is holding on to half guard well.
Booker trying to control the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Booker wants to pass the guard but Duke is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duke swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Booker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duke won't be happy with that.
Booker controls the position from side control.
Duke tries to improve position but can't.
Duke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Booker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Duke moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Booker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duke swings around for an armbar but Booker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Duke's guard.
Booker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Duke keeping moving, preventing Booker from controlling successfully.
Duke controls Booker momentarily but Booker frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duke wants to get back to his feet but Booker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Booker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Booker 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Booker!
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hype
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RATING
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