PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Noah Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Gros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Gros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cold
vs
Gros

185 cm
20
193 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

188 cm
27
196 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Gros!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cold displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cold closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cold counters with a one-two to the body.
Gros looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cold is fending him off so far but Gros persists. Nope, Cold circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Cold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cold fails to land with a series of punches.
Cold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Gros looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cold working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gros.
Gros stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
Cold looking for a sweep. Not yet Cold, not yet.
My spies in LOD: Novae inform me that Gros has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gros on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros scoring with some ground and pound.
Gros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gros throws a big elbow that misses.
Cold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cold tries to get out of the position.
Gros throwing strikes but missing.
Gros works over Cold with some ground and pound from guard.
Gros distracts Cold with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gros's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gros scoring with some ground and pound.
Gros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gros's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gros trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gros showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gros throws a big elbow that misses.
Cold trying to keep a closed guard but Gros is proving a slippery customer.
Gros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gros in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gros trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gros's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cold keeping moving, preventing Gros from controlling successfully.
Gros is in close to Cold's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gros postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gros trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
Gros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gros wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cold tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Gros dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cold throws a jab but it's blocked by Gros.
Cold swinging wildly here.
Noah Cold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gros shoots in for a takedown but Cold shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cold swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Cold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cold looks to score with a jab to the body but Gros is just out of range.
Gros looks for a takedown but Cold sprawls well.
Cold misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros shoots in for a double leg but Cold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Noah Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gros.
Cold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cold scores with a body shot.
Gros takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cold lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Cold.
Gros fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Cold as Gros shoots in.
Cold throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cold thuds his right hand into Gros's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gros fails with a takedown attempt.
Gros walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gros shoots in but no luck this time.
Cold scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gros fails to land the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cold!
Cold works Gros's body with a nice hook.
Cold works over Gros's head and body with a nice combination.
Cold darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cold misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noah Cold is winning the standup battle so far.
Gros shoots and misses
and Cold counters with a two punch combo.

Gros is rocked!
Cold fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cold connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gros. Gros circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gros is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gros shoots in but no luck this time.
Gros seems to have recovered his senses.
Gros is breathing heavily.
Jab by Cold.
Cold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cold slaps away a takedown attempt from Gros, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cold lands with a hook. Gros tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gros fails to land the takedown.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cold enables Gros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cold manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gros chips away with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cold holds on and takes a little breather.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cold has momentary wrist control but Gros slips an elbow through the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Gros from controlling successfully.
Gros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gros trying to control but Cold is working from the bottom.
Billy Gros has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gros working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noah Cold dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gros goes for a double leg but Cold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cold continues to drive forward.
Cold wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cold can't break the clinch.
Gros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cold gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cold pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Noah Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gros.
Gros is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gros drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gros has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cold is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cold breaks the clinch.
Gros shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cold as he jumps to the side.
Cold misses with a two punch combination.
Cold misses with the combination.
Gros tries for a takedown but Cold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noah Cold is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cold.
Cold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cold scores with a jab. Gros acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold connects with a right hand. Gros shakes it off.
Gros takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cold stuns Gros with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gros moves away.
Gros looks for a takedown but Cold sprawls well.
Noah Cold is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cold cracks a nice hook into Gros's ribs.
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!
A jab from Cold finds it's way through Gros's defenses.
Gros goes for a double leg but Cold avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cold continues to drive forward.
Cold is looking to break free of the clinch but Gros has double underhooks.
Gros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cold tries to break the clinch but Gros is controlling the position.
Cold is trying to push Gros away but Gros has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gros is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cold is pressed up against the cage. Gros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cold down to the mat. Cold avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cold moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cold lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cold will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gros in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold stalks Gros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gros's face. Gros staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cold throws a series of strikes that have Gros backpedaling.
Cold scores with a body shot.
Gros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cold tries to avoid it but Gros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cold to the ground. Cold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Gros looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cold is not content to let Gros control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gros not landing any meaningful shots this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Cold showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cold 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noah Cold!
Our winner, Noah Cold, 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.