PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kimroy Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Gros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Hoo
vs
Gros

190 cm
20
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

188 cm
29
196 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimroy Hoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Gros!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gros.
Gros scoring with some ground and pound.
Hoo keeping moving, preventing Gros from controlling successfully.
Gros throwing strikes but missing.
Gros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gros is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoo has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gros postures up in Hoo's guard and throws a big left but Hoo blocks it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gros checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gros shoots in for a takedown but Hoo shows good takedown defense.
Gros with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've been told by Hoo's head coaches at THC playhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoo as he avoids it easily.
Kimroy Hoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gros.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Hoo enables Gros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hoo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gros postures up.
Hoo managing to control the position.
Gros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gros throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gros throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hoo trying to keep a closed guard but Gros is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Hoo drives through and clinches with Gros against the cage.
Hoo lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hoo seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hoo prevents a takedown attempt there.

Gros tightens his grip and picks Hoo up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoo manages to land in guard.
Gros trying to control but Hoo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gros trying to control but Hoo is working from the bottom.
Gros working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gros makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Gros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hoo did well to prevent Gros getting side control.
Hoo is trying to maintain the position but Gros is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gros has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gros throwing shots but Hoo is blocking nicely.
Hoo wants to improve his position but Gros is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gros is taking a breather. Hoo 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.
Gros wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoo keeps working.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Gros dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gros closes the distance and clinches.
Hoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Gros won't want to take too many of those.
Hoo working aggressively here.
Gros tries for a takedown but Hoo manages to get underhooks.
Gros tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoo tries a body shot but Gros blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoo.
Hoo lands an elbow inside that Gros shrugs off.
Gros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoo prevents it.
Kimroy Hoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gros.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoo prevents it.
Hoo lands a good knee to the midsection. Gros won't want to take too many of those.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gros is breathing heavily.
Hoo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoo landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoo.
A right hand to the body from Hoo.
Hoo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hoo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gross head.
Hoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoo working Gros over with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gros backwards.
Hoo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gros or not.
Gros is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from Hoo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoo misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gros tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Hoo to work.
Hoo lands an uppercut.
Hoo lands with a light punch inside.
Hoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gros has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hoo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gros backwards.
Hoo lands a body shot.
Hoo gets through Gros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gros's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gros.
Hoo connects with a knee to the head.
Hoo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hoo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo scores a nice knee to the body.
Gros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoo lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Hoo.
Kimroy Hoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gros backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoo.
Hoo crunches a lovely knee into Gros's ribcage.
Hoo presses Gros against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoo gets through Gros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoo landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoo lands a knee to the body.
Hoo has Gros pushed against the cage.
Hoo scores a nice knee to the body.
Hoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Gros has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hoo is trying to keep an underhook but Gros manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hoo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoo managing to control the position.
Hoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gros can do to turn this around?
Hoo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimroy Hoo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Gros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoo swivels and escapes.
Hoo lands a jab.
Hoo delivers a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Hoo.
Gros tries to clinch up but Hoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Hoo as Gros shoots in.
Hoo throws a leg kick which misses Gros's front leg but catches the back leg as Gros tries to avoid it.
Hoo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gros.
Kimroy Hoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gros.
Gros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gros fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Gros with that takedown attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoo.
Hoo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hoo defends it nicely.
Hoo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hoo lands with an uppercut that bounces Gros off the cage and back into range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gros fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoo leaves Gros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gros shoots for a takedown but Hoo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Billy Gros is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gros slips a jab and a cross from Hoo.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gros crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hoo - the referee stops the clock and Gros gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hoo. Gros manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoo.
Hoo scores with a head kick.
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!

Hoo sends Gros crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Hoo is motioning to the referee to let Gros up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Gros is rocked!
Hoo finds Gros's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Gros flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Hoo lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Gros will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimroy Hoo!
Kimroy Hoo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.