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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 2595 p4p, 1758 weight class) and Sirus Hall (ranked 324 p4p, 226 weight class). Broomsdale comes to the cage accompanied by Masta. The crowd seem to be enjoying Hall's choice of entrance music: Thin Lizzy - Cold Sweat. Sirus Hall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sirus Hall!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broomsdale dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hall. That did some damage!
Hall throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Broomsdale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hall scores with a one two! Broomsdale had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ezekiel Broomsdale has been cut.
Hall misses with a jab to the body
and Broomsdale counters with a good low kick that Hall was not able to check.
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Broomsdale. Broomsdale maintains the clinch.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broomsdale is stalling here.
Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Broomsdale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Broomsdale lands a hook to the side of the head.
Broomsdale throws an elbow that misses.
Hall blocks the elbow strike.
Hall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Broomsdale.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Broomsdale blocks an elbow strike from Hall.
A short uppercut from Hall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Broomsdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Broomsdale trying to land knees to the body.
Hall can't get the takedown.
Broomsdale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hall takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sirus Hall has been cut.
Hall misses with some punches.
Broomsdale is working Hall over against the cage.
Broomsdale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Broomsdale.
Hall tries a body shot but Broomsdale blocks it.
Broomsdale takes an elbow to the forehead.
Broomsdale pushes off an throws an elbow but Hall leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hall blocks an elbow strike.
Hall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Good body shot from Hall.
Broomsdale blocks the elbow strike.
Broomsdale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoids a wild elbow strike from Broomsdale.
Hall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Broomsdale seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hall can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall misses with an elbow over the top.
Broomsdale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broomsdale's elbow.
Broomsdale trying to control the position but instead, Hall has worked for underhooks and has pushed Broomsdale into the cage.
Hall lands an elbow that stopped Broomsdale in his tracks for a moment.
Broomsdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it.
Broomsdale throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hall blocks it with crossed arms.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale slowing the pace effectively.
Broomsdale scores with a shoulder strike.
Broomsdale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Hall digs a right hand underneath Broomsdale's ribcage. Broomsdale let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Broomsdale lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale stalling.
Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Broomsdale lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Broomsdale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hall blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Broomsdale.
Hall throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hall tries to work over Broomsdale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Broomsdale.
Broomsdale doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Broomsdale looking to stall.
Hall takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hall misses with an elbow strike.
Broomsdale connects with a knee to the head.
That has opened up Sirus Hall's cut even more.
Hall throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Broomsdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Broomsdale throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broomsdale cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
Hall tries for a takedown. No joy.
Broomsdale throws an elbow but it misses.
Broomsdale manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broomsdale's elbow.
Broomsdale misses with an elbow strike.
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall misses with the combination.
Broomsdale tries to clinch
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Broomsdale ducks down to avoid it.
Broomsdale half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broomsdale.
Hall takes a kick to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Broomsdale.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throws the left hand but Hall avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Broomsdale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall throws a left and a right that both miss
and Broomsdale counters with a head kick. That will keep Hall thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall pushes Broomsdale up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall can't get the takedown.
Hall is trying to trip Broomsdale. He has hold of a leg but Broomsdale is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hall persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Broomsdale is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Broomsdale lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale tries to stand but Hall is controlling from the bottom.
Broomsdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Broomsdale controlling from the top position.
Broomsdale passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Broomsdale pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Broomsdale wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Broomsdale has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Broomsdale lands a couple of elbows.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Broomsdale is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hall working a defensive guard but Broomsdale passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Broomsdale there.
Hall tries to roll over but Broomsdale keeps him under control.
Broomsdale is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
Broomsdale is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 moves into full mount! Hall won't be happy about that!
BOOM! Broomsdale connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Broomsdale throws some wild stikes that Hall manages to avoid easily.
Ezekiel Broomsdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Broomsdale tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broomsdale avoids the attempt from Hall to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hall instigates a clinch.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Broomsdale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hall misses with an elbow strike.
Broomsdale comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Broomsdale.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Broomsdale's elbow.
Broomsdale misses with an elbow over the top.
Ezekiel Broomsdale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Broomsdale goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body.
Broomsdale lands an elbow that stopped Hall in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Sirus Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Broomsdale working Hall over with knees to the body.
Broomsdale gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broomsdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Broomsdale avoids the elbow strike from Hall, against the cage.
Broomsdale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Broomsdale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Broomsdale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Broomsdale stalling against the cage.
Hall working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Broomsdale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Broomsdale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Broomsdale throws an elbow that misses.
Broomsdale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hall is defending well for now.
Hall has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Broomsdale regains guard immediately.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Broomsdale has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Broomsdale is on top in guard.
Broomsdale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Broomsdale trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall keeping full guard, as Broomsdale tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall being controlled here, momentarily.
Broomsdale passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sirus Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall tries to roll over but Broomsdale keeps him under control.
Broomsdale is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ezekiel Broomsdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Broomsdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Broomsdale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Broomsdale wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Broomsdale controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Broomsdale 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
Our winner, Ezekiel Broomsdale, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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RATING
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