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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dominick De Struicao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horton Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Struicao comes to the cage accompanied by Walk With Me In Hell. Horton Hoo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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196 cm
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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178 cm
24
200 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Good kicks
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dominick De Struicao! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horton Hoo! The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! De Struicao cracks a nice hook into Hoo's ribs. Nice sprawl there from De Struicao as Hoo shoots in. Hoo checks a low kick from De Struicao. Hoo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Struicao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoo is able to avoid easily. Hoo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hoo dives in for a single leg takedown but De Struicao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Dominick De Struicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horton Hoo. De Struicao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. De Struicao connects with a leg kick. Hoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. De Struicao darts in and out, connecting with a jab. De Struicao cracks Hoo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hoo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can De Struicao finish him?
Hoo is rocked!
It looks like Horton Hoo has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. A combination from De Struicao does no damage. Hoo is still on wobbly legs! Can De Struicao finish him? De Struicao lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoo seems to have recovered his senses. De Struicao misses with a body shot.
Hoo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Hoo shoots in for a double leg but De Struicao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. De Struicao takes a swing at Hoo's ribcage but misses. Dominick De Struicao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A punch combination from De Struicao misses. De Struicao misses with a hook. Hoo is trying to counter with his kicks. A slow jab from De Struicao misses its intended target. Hoo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Struicao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hoo is in De Struicao's guard. Hoo prevents De Struicao from getting back to his feet. De Struicao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Hoo advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. De Struicao manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hoo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoo is working for takedown but De Struicao is calmly controlling the position for now. De Struicao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. De Struicao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoo takes a shot right to the bread basket. De Struicao digs a good body shot into Hoo's ribs. De Struicao takes a swing at Hoo's ribcage but misses. Hoo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. De Struicao gets caught napping as Hoo dives in and scores a takedown. De Struicao manages to retain guard. Hoo prevents De Struicao from getting back to his feet. De Struicao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. De Struicao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Hoo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. De Struicao wants to break the clinch but can't.
De Struicao is looking to break free of the clinch but Hoo has double underhooks. Hoo tries for a takedown but De Struicao manages to get underhooks.
De Struicao manages to break the clinch.
De Struicao throws a right and a left that both miss. De Struicao fails to land with a series of punches.
Hoo throws a counter combo. De Struicao looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoo is just out of range. Hoo is looking for the big counter here. De Struicao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoo moves away. De Struicao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Hoo is looking to work some ground and pound but De Struicao has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The fighters are working up against the cage. De Struicao manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage. Hoo is working for takedown but De Struicao is calmly controlling the position for now. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hoo wants a takedown but no success here.
De Struicao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says De Struicao as he avoids it easily. De Struicao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hoo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Struicao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoo scrambles back to his feet. Donk. De Struicao catches Hoo right on the button with a cross. Hoo throws a nice inside leg kick. De Struicao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As De Struicao backs off Hoo throws a huge counter combo but De Struicao manages to avoid it all. De Struicao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominick De Struicao dominated that round. The cut man is working on Horton Hoo's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
De Struicao blocks a head kick by Hoo.
Good exchange - De Struicao coming out on top. De Struicao misses with a few strikes there.
We've been told by De Struicao's head coaches at Reign in Blood that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. De Struicao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoo can do to turn this around? De Struicao lands with a nice body punch. De Struicao lands a right hook to the body.
Hoo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Struicao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoo's hands. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hoo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Struicao but De Struicao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round. De Struicao lands with a cross. De Struicao's corner calls for a 1-2. De Struicao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. De Struicao just misses with a punch to the body.
De Struicao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. De Struicao is looking to wear down Hoo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Hoo shoots in but no luck this time. Hoo fails with a takedown attempt. Dominick De Struicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horton Hoo. Hoo is breathing heavily. Nice sprawl there from De Struicao as Hoo shoots in. As Hoo looks to move away, De Struicao throws a big counter combo bu Hoo just gets out of the way. Dominick De Struicao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. De Struicao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoo.
Jab, jab by De Struicao - just one landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. De Struicao sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Hoo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Hoo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dominick De Struicao! Dominick De Struicao thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
60% |
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