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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Plaskota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Plaskota!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacare Romero!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a series of punches but Plaskota moves out of range.
Plaskota needs to keep his hands up - Romero had a free shot at his head there.
Plaskota closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Romero's guard.
Plaskota looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romero has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Plaskota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plaskota postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Romero throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Our spies down at at Bullet Proof Dungeon inform us that Romero has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Plaskota looking to pass the guard.
Romero is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plaskota is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plaskota tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Plaskota avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Romero is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero working a defensive guard but Plaskota passes into half guard.
Romero is looking for a sweep. Plaskota is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Plaskota wants to control but Romero is keeping him busy.
Plaskota trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it.
Plaskota trying to control the action but Romero is working from the bottom.
Plaskota thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Plaskota is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Plaskota lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plaskota pulls his head out easily.
Plaskota is pressing down on Romero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now.
Plaskota seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
Plaskota is looking to advance position but Romero won't allow it.
Romero is trying to get back to full guard.
Plaskota tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero is trying to get back to full guard.
Plaskota is thwarting Romero's attempts to control the position.
Romero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romero is in trouble now - Plaskota has advanced to mount!
Romero tries to lock up and control but Plaskota gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Plaskota tries to control but Romero wriggling away.
Romero working to try and regain half guard.
Plaskota is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romero can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Plaskota trying to control but Romero is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Romero with a nice head shot there.
Romero preventing the sweep.
Romero trying to control but Plaskota is working from the bottom.
Plaskota preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plaskota trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Plaskota is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Romero is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero throws an elbow that misses. Plaskota uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Romero's guard. Nice move by Plaskota!
Romero working for a triangle but Plaskota defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Plaskota dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Romero lands the left hand.
Plaskota throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Romero was covering up waiting for the punch and Plaskota finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Romero keeping full guard, as Plaskota tries to pass.
Romero throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Plaskota is pushing down on Romero's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romero is fighting to maintain full guard but Plaskota has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero wants to improve his position but Plaskota is controlling well.
Plaskota seems to be working for a kimura but Romero defends the submission attempt.
Plaskota is pressing down on Romero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plaskota is looking for a kimura but Romero is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plaskota to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Romero manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Plaskota thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Romero trying to control the position.
Romero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plaskota.
Plaskota drops back looking for a leg! Romero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romero manages to kick Plaskota off! Plaskota jumps back into Romero's guard.
Plaskota passes into half guard.
Romero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Plaskota.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Romero wants to control but Plaskota is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romero tries to roll over but Plaskota keeps him under control.
Plaskota is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Romero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Romero punching from the bottom.
Mike Plaskota overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Plaskota tries to pass the half guard into mount. Romero knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plaskota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romero defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to control but Plaskota postures up.
Plaskota trying to mount his opponent but Romero defends it.
Plaskota is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Romero defends it well.
Romero wants to improve his position but Plaskota is controlling well.
Plaskota tries to stand but can't do so whilst Romero controls his leg.
Romero gets back to full guard.
Romero trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Romero is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Romero is looking for a triangle but Plaskota pushes his legs off easily.
Romero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Plaskota postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Plaskota trying to control the position from guard on top but Romero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plaskota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Plaskota throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Plaskota lands a couple of digs.
Plaskota drops back looking for a leg! Romero is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Romero manages to kick Plaskota off! Plaskota jumps back into Romero's guard.
Romero looking for a guillotine here but Plaskota defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Plaskota dominated that second round.
That's time! Plaskota's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Plaskota tries to clinch up but Romero circles away and keeps his distance.
Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Romero throws a big shot that misses.
Romero misses with a double jab.
Plaskota tries for a takedown but Romero sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Plaskota slips under a jab from Romero.
Romero gets a double leg takedown into Plaskota's guard.
Plaskota controls Romero momentarily but Romero frees himself.
Romero trying to control but Plaskota is working from the bottom.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero scoring with some ground and pound.
Plaskota not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Romero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Romero has gone for a leg lock! Plaskota slips out almost immediately though and dives into Romero's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Plaskota defends it easily.
Romero keeping moving, preventing Plaskota from controlling successfully.
Romero has his foot on Plaskota's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Plaskota works his way back into a safe position though.
Plaskota trying to control but Romero is working from the bottom.
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Plaskota tries to free his leg and advance position but Romero is retaining full guard.
Plaskota stands up and waves to Romero to follow him.
Romero connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota shoots in for a takedown but Romero shows good takedown defense.
Romero tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Plaskota defends well and Romero ends up having to push Plaskota into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Plaskota has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Plaskota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Romero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Plaskota to the ground. Romero is now in Plaskota's guard.
Plaskota utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romero stopping the sweep attempt from Plaskota.
Plaskota seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Plaskota has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Plaskota looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plaskota is looking for a triangle but Romero pushes his legs off easily.
Romero trying to control the position from guard on top but Plaskota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plaskota trying to keep a closed guard but Romero is proving a slippery customer.
Plaskota had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Plaskota wants to sweep here but Romero controlling him for the moment.
Romero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Plaskota had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Romero defends it easily.
Romero with a nice head shot there.
Plaskota keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
Romero preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero connects with a couple of short punches.
Plaskota is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romero defends well.
Plaskota looking to control.
Romero trying to control but Plaskota is working from the bottom.
Mike Plaskota is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Romero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Plaskota trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jacare Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Romero throws a big elbow that misses.
Romero lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacare Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plaskota has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Plaskota!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike Plaskota thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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