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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chiharu Shiba (ranked 3938 p4p, 2302 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 509 p4p, 331 weight class). Shiba comes to the cage accompanied by Sick Puppies - Survive. Broomsdale has chosen Masta as his entrance music. Ezekiel Broomsdale has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chiharu Shiba's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiharu Shiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiba throws a chopping leg kick but Broomsdale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Shiba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Broomsdale checks a leg kick.
Shiba misses with a low kick.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Broomsdale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shiba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Broomsdale throws a quick inside leg kick.
Broomsdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Broomsdale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shiba, pushing him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Broomsdale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shiba's brow.
Broomsdale's coach down at Besta-Fera Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Broomsdale's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Broomsdale misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shiba.
It looks like Ezekiel Broomsdale has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shiba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale blocks an elbow strike.
Broomsdale tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
Broomsdale blocks an elbow strike from Shiba.
Broomsdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shiba throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shiba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Broomsdale's defenses.
Broomsdale can't find room to land a body shot as Shiba controls the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Broomsdale tries a body shot but Shiba blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Broomsdale won't allow Shiba to sweep him here.
Shiba is working hard here to advance position.
Broomsdale wants to pass the guard but Shiba is keeping the position.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shiba wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shiba holds on and takes a little breather.
Broomsdale tries to free his leg and advance position but Shiba is retaining full guard.
Shiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shiba keeping moving, preventing Broomsdale from controlling successfully.
Shiba keeping full guard, as Broomsdale tries to pass.
Shiba has Broomsdale pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiba's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shiba continues to stall.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shiba lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chiharu Shiba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broomsdale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shiba.
Broomsdale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shiba manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba pulls Broomsdale in close to prevent any damage.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Shiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shiba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broomsdale is one step ahead there.
Shiba is adopting a defensive guard.
Broomsdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shiba holds on and takes a little breather.
Broomsdale won't allow Shiba to sweep him here.
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Broomsdale drops back looking for a leg! Shiba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shiba manages to kick Broomsdale off! Broomsdale jumps back into Shiba's guard.
Shiba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shiba is on top in guard.
Shiba has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Broomsdale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Broomsdale is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shiba is controlling him.
Shiba passes Broomsdale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Broomsdale tries to roll over but Shiba keeps him under control.
Broomsdale is trying to stand back up but Shiba is controlling him
Broomsdale is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shiba trying to control the action but Broomsdale is working from the bottom.
Shiba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shiba trying to control from half guard but Broomsdale is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chiharu Shiba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezekiel Broomsdale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shiba throws a solid leg kick but Broomsdale takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shiba.
Broomsdale checks a leg kick.
Shiba sets himself, and Broomsdale steps forward looking for the clinch! Shiba avoids it this time.
Broomsdale checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Broomsdale blocks the low kick.
Shiba closes the distance but Broomsdale moves to the side
and Broomsdale counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Chiharu Shiba has been cut.
Shiba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Broomsdale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Broomsdale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shiba throws a leg kick but Broomsdale sees it coming and moves out of range.
Broomsdale lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Shiba fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Broomsdale is out of range.
Shiba attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chiharu Shiba is winning the standup battle so far.
Shiba throws out a leg kick but Broomsdale moves out of range and Shiba only half commits.
A nice leg kick lands there from Broomsdale.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Broomsdale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Broomsdale lands but Shiba takes it in his stride.
Good work by Shiba as he checks the leg kick.
Shiba looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Broomsdale gets a takedown into half guard.
Broomsdale content to control rather than advance.
Broomsdale tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shiba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shiba is staying active underneath Broomsdale, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Broomsdale uses his free foot to push down on Shiba's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Shiba.
Broomsdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shiba can't escape the position.
Broomsdale controlling from mount.
Shiba tries to reverse the position but Broomsdale maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is having none of it.
Broomsdale jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shiba manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ezekiel Broomsdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broomsdale trying to control the position but Shiba is working away.
Broomsdale tries to advance to mount but Shiba denies him.
Shiba is looking for a sweep.
Shiba is trying to control Broomsdale's posture but Broomsdale avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shiba prevents Broomsdale from improving position.
Shiba wants to control but Broomsdale postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale trying to control the position but Shiba is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shiba is trying to control Broomsdale's posture but Broomsdale avoids it.
Broomsdale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shiba is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shiba is looking for a sweep.
Broomsdale tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Broomsdale trying to control the action but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Shiba is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Broomsdale trying to control the action but Shiba is working from the bottom.
Broomsdale is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shiba sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Broomsdale is keen to just control but Shiba is a slippery customer.
Broomsdale moves nicely into side control.
Broomsdale slows the pace down.
Broomsdale is looking to take a break and control but Shiba is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broomsdale has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Broomsdale blocks a leg kick.
Shiba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Broomsdale looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That kick from Shiba tenderised Broomsdale's leg. Broomsdale is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chiharu Shiba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shiba!
Shiba lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shiba misses with a head kick.
Shiba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Broomsdale checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shiba scoring well with a low kick there.
Broomsdale looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Shiba has a hand on Broomsdale's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Broomsdale takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Shiba is trying desperately to improve position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broomsdale trying to control but Shiba is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale moves to back control.
Shiba tries to roll but Broomsdale sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Broomsdale has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shiba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Shiba's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Broomsdale avoiding Shiba 's attempts to control his hands.
Shiba is really stuck here.
Shiba trying to control the hands but Broomsdale breaks the grip.
Broomsdale working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Shiba trying to control the hands but Broomsdale won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Shiba defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Shiba fending off the submission attempt from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale is riding his opponent, not letting Shiba buck him off.
Shiba trying to control the action but Broomsdale just sinks the hooks in.
Broomsdale tries to keep control of the position but Shiba is staying busy.
Shiba can't escape the position.
Broomsdale is persistently looking for the submission but Shiba is defending it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Shiba has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Shiba has hold of Broomsdale's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Shiba trying to control the position but Broomsdale manages to sink in the hooks.
Shiba can't escape the position.
Shiba prevents Broomsdale from getting a body triangle.
Shiba trying to control the position but Broomsdale manages to sink in the hooks.
Shiba tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Broomsdale is looking to work his way around to Shiba's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broomsdale has control of Shiba's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shiba regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Broomsdale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shiba is working to get back to half guard.
Broomsdale wants to take his opponent's back but Shiba doesn't allow it.
Shiba is desperately trying to improve his position but Broomsdale has a good base and remains in mount.
Shiba is squirming around, avoiding Broomsdale's attempts to control the action.
Shiba keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shiba gets back to half guard.
Shiba trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Broomsdale 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Ezekiel Broomsdale decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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