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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Bosanac (ranked 3696 p4p, 2344 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 411 p4p, 278 weight class). Bosanac comes to the cage accompanied by Bobnoxious-Big Cannons. Broomsdale is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Masta. Leo Bosanac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ezekiel Broomsdale's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Good wrestler
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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 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bosanac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broomsdale clinches with his opponent.
Bosanac breaks from the clinch.
Broomsdale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
Broomsdale drops his hands momentarily and Bosanac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Broomsdale with a jab.
Leo Bosanac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broomsdale closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Broomsdale lands in his opponent's guard.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Bosanac keeps moving.
Broomsdale stays in close to Bosanac's body and controls the position.
Bosanac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Broomsdale controlling from the top position.
Bosanac knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Broomsdale on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bosanac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Broomsdale is controlling him.
Broomsdale stopping the sweep attempt from Bosanac.
Broomsdale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Broomsdale is working Bosanac over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bosanac throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Broomsdale lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bosanac has his hands on Broomsdale's head, controlling the position.
Broomsdale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bosanac works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Broomsdale lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale stays in close to Bosanac's body and controls the position.
Broomsdale trying to control the position from guard on top but Bosanac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosanac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Broomsdale is one step ahead there.
Broomsdale content to stall in guard here.
Bosanac working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Bosanac keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Bosanac misses the target.
Broomsdale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bosanac.
Broomsdale slips a jab and a cross from Bosanac.
Broomsdale drives through with a takedown into Bosanac's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Broomsdale postures up.
Broomsdale is looking to work some ground and pound but Bosanac has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broomsdale postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Broomsdale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bosanac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Broomsdale slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Broomsdale has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Broomsdale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Bosanac was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Broomsdale.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Broomsdale.
Bosanac misses with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bosanac misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broomsdale.
Leo Bosanac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bosanac wants to land a leg kick but Broomsdale is out of range.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses.
Bosanac throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Broomsdale counters with a single leg into guard. Bosanac didn't expect that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that round.
That's time! Bosanac's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Broomsdale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bosanac moves out of range of the body kick.
Bosanac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosanac throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosanac misses the target.
Broomsdale feints the counter takedown.
Bosanac connects with a crisp jab.
Bosanac takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leo Bosanac is winning the standup battle so far.
Broomsdale ducks under a wild hook from Bosanac.
Broomsdale feints the counter takedown.
Broomsdale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bosanac takes one to the chin there.
Broomsdale connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Broomsdale blocks the body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broomsdale avoids the body shot from Bosanac.
Bosanac misses with a wild body shot.
Broomsdale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bosanac swinging wildly here.
Broomsdale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale scores with a spinning back kick!
Bosanac throws a body kick that misses.
Broomsdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Bosanac swats away the attempt to clinch by Broomsdale.
Bosanac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broomsdale.
Bosanac jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Bosanac misses.
Bosanac throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Broomsdale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Broomsdale slips under a jab from Bosanac.
Bosanac throws a head kick that misses.
Broomsdale moves out of range of the body kick.
Broomsdale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Broomsdale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale has closed the distance and engaged Bosanac in a clinch.
Broomsdale is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bosanac can't fight it off and eventually Broomsdale manages to take the fight to the floor. Bosanac looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broomsdale wants to control from the top but Bosanac keeps moving.
Ezekiel Broomsdale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bosanac is trying to keep Broomsdale in close.
Broomsdale postures up in Bosanac's guard and throws a big left but Bosanac blocks it.
Broomsdale stays in close to Bosanac's body and controls the position.
Bosanac trying to keep a closed guard but Broomsdale is proving a slippery customer.
Bosanac looking to control but Broomsdale passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, if Broomsdale is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Broomsdale connects with a nice short shot to Bosanac's temple.
Broomsdale is nestled in close to Bosanac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Broomsdale performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Broomsdale wants to control but Bosanac is keeping him busy.
Bosanac is looking to improve his position.
That's four 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 is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Broomsdale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Broomsdale there.
Bosanac blocking the ground and pound attempt from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Broomsdale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Broomsdale.
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.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A shot to the liver by Bosanac. Beautiful body shot.
Broomsdale slips under a jab.
Bosanac pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Broomsdale tries for a takedown but Bosanac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bosanac throws a body shot but no joy.
Broomsdale appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bosanac tries to score with a low kick but Broomsdale moves his leg out of the way.
Bosanac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Broomsdale drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bosanac defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Broomsdale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Broomsdale shoots in and gets a takedown into Bosanac's guard.
Broomsdale forces his way into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Broomsdale lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broomsdale winds up and cracks Bosanac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Broomsdale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosanac defending well though.
Broomsdale winds up and cracks Bosanac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Broomsdale sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bosanac defending well though.
Bosanac is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Broomsdale seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bosanac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Broomsdale takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Broomsdale connects with a nice short shot to Bosanac's temple.
Broomsdale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac has hold of Broomsdale's hands but Broomsdale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bosanac tries to get to full guard but Broomsdale has control of the leg.
Broomsdale controlling the action here.
Broomsdale not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Broomsdale is looking to advance position but Bosanac won't allow it.
Broomsdale controlling the action here.
Bosanac is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale not doing much here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bosanac is looking to land body kicks.
Bosanac drops his hands momentarily and Broomsdale takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bosanac loads up on a big right hand but Broomsdale slips the punch.
Broomsdale moves away from the strike by Bosanac.
Nice jab there from Broomsdale.
Bosanac throws the kick towards the body but Broomsdale avoids it.
Bosanac throws a lazy right hand but Broomsdale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Broomsdale! But no joy.
Broomsdale takes a swing at Bosanac's ribcage but misses.
Ezekiel Broomsdale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac throws a big shot that misses.
Leo Bosanac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bosanac does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Broomsdale.
Bosanac connects with a right hand. Broomsdale shakes it off.
Broomsdale is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bosanac misses with an uppercut. Broomsdale saw that one coming.
Broomsdale checks a low kick from Bosanac.
Broomsdale changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Broomsdale is looking to slow Bosanac down with leg kicks.
A head kick misses from Bosanac.
Broomsdale tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bosanac crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Broomsdale - the referee stops the clock and Bosanac gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Broomsdale. Bosanac manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac throws a push kick but Broomsdale slaps the foot to one side.
Broomsdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosanac.
Broomsdale moves away from the strike by Bosanac.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Broomsdale winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
An out of breath Ezekiel Broomsdale thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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