Makoto Aihara vs Dixie Clemets *flashback*

It had been about two weeks since her loss to Reiko Hinomoto. Then she had received the news that eight eligible Roses would be selected to face each other in elimination matches to see who the number one contender was. She found out that Dixie and herself would be facing each other in the first round at number 3 and 4.

Makoto came out to the wisle with her usual confidence. She smiled at the bright lgihts and sounds of cheering and bowed in each direction before heading down to the ring.

Once she was inside she did some preliminary stretches to limber up for the upcoming fight with Dixie.

Dixie's upbeat entrance music sounded and the 3-count cowgirl made her way onto stage, giving the fans a little dance as she soaked in the adoration. The Texan waved to the fans as she girated to the song and then finally started into a slow jog on the way to the ring, slapping the hands of fans as she passed. Soon enough she hopped over the top rope and into the ring, locking her focus on Makoto. "Hey, sweetie!" Dixie greeted to the friendly Japanese girl. She had always liked Makoto and was excited to be having a match with her in these elimination matches. "This'll be a good'n." Dixie nodded to her foe and waited for the bell...

Makoto smiled cheerfully and bowed deep to Dixie.

"I can't wait."

The bell rung and immediately Makoto moved to circle Dixie.

The cowgirl circled with Makoto and raised her arms. She knew she had to be careful as her foe's Judo expertise made her very good in grappling situations. But Dixie had the size and power and hopefully that would be enough. She just had to stay out of any holds Makoto would try to use. Dixie came in and went for a lockup...

Makoto was taken aback by Dixie's greater strength. She fell abck a bit before trying to push back. Unless Dixie did something right away, Makoto would then try to fall back with her foot in Dixie's stomach to try and monkey flip her.

Dixie came forward and was monkey flipped onto her back with a thud. The cowgirl was more embarrassed than hurt and quickly got back up to face Makoto. She eyed the little Japanese opponent and this time came in to try and grab her foe's head in a headlock. if successful, Dixie would then walk Makoto so that she's pressed into the ropes. From there she would irish whip her to the ropes on the other side, preparing for another move...

Makoto quickly flipped to ehr feet in the motion she used to monkey flip Dixie. She seemed to be ready for Dixie as she got up. Using her judo defensive stance to ehr advanatge she waited for Dixie as she closed in for the headlock attempt and would go to grab her arm and attempt to flip her over her shoulder.

Dixie came in but Makoto was ready and soon the cowgirl found herself flipping to the air and landing on her back again. "Agh!" she yelped in shock before she collided with the canvas. Dixie knew she could beat Makoto... the problem was trying to find openings in her defense so she could do what was necessary to achieve that victory...

Makoto still stoood, arm out defensively and moving her feet in that slight stalking pattern. She was obviously waiting for Dixie to throw the next move.

The buxom cowgirl rose and rubbed her butt a little as she landed on it pretty hard. After soothing the soreness Dixie cautiously moved in, arms at the ready. With a dash, she tried to come in close and went for a scoop slam, trying to get an arm between Makoto's legs as to hoist her off her feet, turn her over, and plant her into the mat hard...