PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Rossiter (ranked 1776 p4p, 1983 weight class) and Ezekiel Broomsdale (ranked 235 p4p, 257 weight class). Broomsdale has chosen Masta as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Rossiter
vs
Broomsdale

176 cm
37
174
22 - 11 - 0

189 cm
26
186
13 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Kai Rossiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ezekiel Broomsdale!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broomsdale catches Rossiter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Broomsdale forces Rossiter back against the cage and clinches.
Broomsdale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Broomsdale.

It looks like Kai Rossiter has been cut.
Rossiter lands a nice knee to the body.
Broomsdale blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Broomsdale turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Broomsdale scores with punches from side control.
Broomsdale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Broomsdale wants to control but Rossiter is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rossiter tries to buck Broomsdale off but Broomsdale is having none of it.
Rossiter is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Broomsdale off and has taken his back!
Rossiter is hanging on to Broomsdale's back as he tries to escape.
Rossiter gets his hands free as Broomsdale looks to control.
Rossiter missing with strikes from the back.

Broomsdale is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Rossiter gets his way!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rossiter patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Broomsdale's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Broomsdale manages to reverse the position and now he's in Rossiter's guard. Nice work there by Broomsdale.
Broomsdale looking to pass the guard.

Broomsdale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rossiter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Broomsdale has managed to get both his arms back between Rossiter's legs - danger averted.
Broomsdale is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Broomsdale lands a couple of digs.
Broomsdale passes Rossiter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Broomsdale is pressing down on Rossiter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rossiter is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rossiter actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Broomsdale controlling the action here.

Rossiter looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Broomsdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rossiter keeps working.
Broomsdale takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Rossiter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Broomsdale controlling the pace.
Broomsdale passes to side control.
Rossiter sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Broomsdale in particular looking to stall.

Rossiter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like Broomsdale might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Broomsdale wants to take a breather but Rossiter is having none of it.
Broomsdale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rossiter taking some punishment here, with Broomsdale in his half guard.
Rossiter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Rossiter looking for submissions off his back.
Broomsdale working the head and body with strikes.
Broomsdale stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezekiel Broomsdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kai Rossiter's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Broomsdale misses with a low kick.
Broomsdale cracks Rossiter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, jab by Rossiter - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Broomsdale. Rossiter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rossiter throws a hook but Broomsdale avoids it easily.
A jab from Rossiter misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale tries to clinch up
enabling Rossiter to counter with a crisp jab.
Rossiter blocks the body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossiter throws a hook to the side of Broomsdale's head but Broomsdale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rossiter misses with a double jab
and Broomsdale counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rossiter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Broomsdale feints a counter leg kick.
Rossiter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Broomsdale. Broomsdale obviously looking to wear him down.
Rossiter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rossiter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Broomsdale counters with a straight right hand.
Broomsdale throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Rossiter counter with a right hand.
Broomsdale connects with a high kick.
Broomsdale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Broomsdale throws a big counter head kick but Rossiter avoids it with no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Broomsdale - that will leave a mark!
Broomsdale throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossiter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rossiter moves out of range of the body kick from Broomsdale.
Rossiter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broomsdale lands an overhand right.
Good standup being displayed there by Rossiter as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Rossiter misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rossiter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Broomsdale now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rossiter misses with an uppercut
and Broomsdale counters with a straight right hand.
Broomsdale moves in looking to clinch but Rossiter pushes him off.
Broomsdale looks to land a body kick but Rossiter moved away.
Rossiter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rossiter throws a hook but Broomsdale avoids it easily.
Broomsdale tries to clinch there but Rossiter circles away.
Broomsdale misses with a leg kick
and Rossiter counters with a nice uppercut.
Rossiter throws a shot from downtown. Broomsdale moves away and avoids it.
Broomsdale misses with a left hand
and Rossiter counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale throws a wild body kick that Rossiter sees coming a mile off.
Rossiter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Broomsdale just manages to avoid it.
Broomsdale getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Broomsdale scores with a jab. Rossiter acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rossiter cracks Broomsdale with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Broomsdale thows a leg kick but Rossiter checks it
and Rossiter makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rossiter throws a chopping leg kick but Broomsdale manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Broomsdale thinks about the counter body kick.
Rossiter throws a leg kick but Broomsdale moved away.
Rossiter misses with a left hand
and Broomsdale counters with a body kick that stops Rossiter in his tracks momentarily.
Broomsdale misses the shot to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kai Rossiter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kai Rossiter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Rossiter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Broomsdale on the side of the head.
A big right from Broomsdale misses.
Rossiter misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Broomsdale. Beautiful body shot.
Rossiter throws a body shot but no joy.
Broomsdale just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rossiter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Broomsdale checks a low kick from Rossiter.
Rossiter misses with a leg kick.
Broomsdale throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rossiter looks to throw the jab but Broomsdale is out of range.
Rossiter ducks right into an uppercut from Broomsdale.
Broomsdale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rossiter throwing a counter right hand but Broomsdale manages to avoid it.
Rossiter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rossiter moves out of range as Broomsdale strikes.
Kai Rossiter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Broomsdale fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rossiter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Broomsdale. That's going to slow Rossiter down.
An inside leg kick lands from Rossiter.
Broomsdale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rossiter.
Broomsdale with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Broomsdale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ezekiel Broomsdale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossiter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rossiter avoids the body shot from Broomsdale.
A quick step to the side and Rossiter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broomsdale lands a nice looking body shot.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick but Rossiter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rossiter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Broomsdale has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rossiter swats away the attempt to clinch by Broomsdale.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broomsdale fails with the takedown
and Rossiter counters with a left and a right that stings Broomsdale.
Broomsdale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Broomsdale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rossiter throws a hook but Broomsdale blocks it.
Rossiter connects with a single shot there.
Rossiter throws a right hand that Broomsdale ducks under and follows up with a left that Broomsdale also avoids with ease.
Rossiter misses with a two punch combination.
Rossiter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossiter takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Broomsdale.
Rossiter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Broomsdale was well out of range. Poor timing from Rossiter.

Broomsdale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rossiter sprawls well initially but Broomsdale persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rossiter actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Broomsdale is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Broomsdale is pressing down on Rossiter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rossiter is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Broomsdale in particular looking to stall.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezekiel Broomsdale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Broomsdale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Broomsdale!
During a confident post fight interview, Ezekiel Broomsdale thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.