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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Van Roost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Roost comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - How I Could Just Kill A Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Van Roost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacare Romero!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Roost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Romero shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Roost is trying to defend but Romero finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Romero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Roost's head.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Romero.
Van Roost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Roost is looking for a sweep. Romero is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Romero thows a huge punch but Van Roost dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Roost has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Roost taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard.
Romero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero seems to be looking for submissions.
Van Roost is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Romero slips a nice elbow through Van Roost's hands, connecting with Van Roost's forehead.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Roost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Roost is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romero scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero throwing shots but Van Roost is blocking nicely.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Van Roost's head.
Romero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Roost's head.
Romero lands with a punch from half guard.
Romero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Romero trying to control from half guard but Van Roost is working away.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Romero seems to be working for a kimura but Van Roost defends the submission attempt.
Van Roost is holding on to half guard well.
Romero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero trying to control the action but Van Roost is working from the bottom.
Van Roost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Romero is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Roost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Roost tries to get out of the position.
Romero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Romero winds up and cracks Van Roost with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Romero is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Roost defends it well.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Roost won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
Ground and pound from Romero.
Romero throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van Roost is staying active underneath Romero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Romero throwing shots but Van Roost is blocking nicely.
Romero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Roost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
Romero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Van Roost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Romero dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It looked like Van Roost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Romero closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Van Roost's guard.
Romero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jacare Romero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Roost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Romero is pushing down on Van Roost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Van Roost is fighting to maintain full guard but Romero has managed to sneak the leg through.
Romero is taking a breather. Van Roost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is just content to waste time from the top position. Van Roost takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero wants to control from the top but Van Roost keeps moving.
Romero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Romero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romero wants to control from the top but Van Roost keeps moving.
Romero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Romero slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Van Roost defending against the ground and pound.
Romero scoring with punches from side control.
Romero is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Roost is defending well.
Romero postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two 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.
Van Roost parries the strikes from Romero easily there. Romero is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Van Roost to escape.
Romero throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Romero wants to control but Van Roost is keeping him busy.
Van Roost taking a bit of punishment here - Romero scoring with strikes.
Romero working the head with strikes.
Romero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Van Roost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Roost managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Romero.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero with the ground and pound but Van Roost regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Van Roost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Roost keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Van Roost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero.
Van Roost blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romero.
Romero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Romero keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Roost is not content to let Romero control the position.
Romero thows a huge punch but Van Roost dodges it nicely.
Romero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Van Roost taking some punishment here, with Romero in his half guard.
Romero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Romero thows a huge punch but Van Roost dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacare Romero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Romero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Van Roost avoids it really well and circles away.
Romero paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Romero fails with the takedown.
Romero has his takedown stuffed
and Van Roost counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Michael Van Roost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacare Romero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Roost lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Van Roost.
Romero jumps guard but Van Roost stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Roost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romero takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Roost gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Romero jumps guard but Van Roost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Roost walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Roost staying out of range there.
Van Roost is looking to counter the offense by Romero and move into the clinch.
Van Roost moves into the clinch.
Romero is trying to pull guard but Van Roost has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Roost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Roost manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Van Roost - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Romero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Roost walks away with a smile on his face. Romero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Roost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Romero.
Romero gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Roost counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Van Roost.
Van Roost stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Roost wants it to stay on the feet.
Romero throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Roost counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Romero looks to land a left hand but Van Roost moved out of range nicely.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up with Van Roost, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes Van Roost against the cage but Van Roost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Roost tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Romero manages to circle out of the way.
Jacare Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Roost blocks a jab.
Van Roost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Van Roost lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Romero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Roost smiles and moves away.
Romero throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Roost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Romero shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Roost sprawls well. He's pushed Romero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Roost wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circle momentarily. Romero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero tries for a takedown but Van Roost circles away easily
and Van Roost counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Roost.
Van Roost leaning his opponent against the cage.
Van Roost lands a nice elbow.
Romero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Romero jumps guard but Van Roost turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Roost comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Roost is struggling to control the position.
Van Roost tries to stall but Romero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Romero jumps guard but Van Roost stands there with Romero around his waist. Romero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Van Roost lands an elbow inside.
Van Roost scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Roost just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Roost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Romero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Roost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Romero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Roost has managed to get both his arms back between Romero's legs - danger averted.
Van Roost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Romero looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacare Romero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Romero looking for a guillotine here but Van Roost defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Van Roost showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacare Romero!
After the fight, Jacare Romero was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Michael Van Roost stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good job Romero, but I think you got a bit lucky.'.
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