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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Gros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horton Hoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horton Hoo struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Billy Gros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Gros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Horton Hoo!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gros shoots in for a double leg but Hoo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gros 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.
Gros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hoo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Gros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gros fails with the takedown.
Hoo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gros sprawls well initially but Hoo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoo throws a strike but Gros avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoo won't allow Gros to sweep him here.
Hoo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoo preventing the sweep.
Gros has control of Hoo's left arm, preventing Hoo from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gros working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoo.
Hoo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoo stopping the sweep attempt from Gros.
Hoo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gros is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gros keeping full guard, as Hoo tries to pass.
Hoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by Gros or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoo which made him look bad.
Gros is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hoo.
Hoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoo leaves Gros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gros fails to land the takedown.
Gros misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoo throws a head kick but Gros moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gros scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hoo is looking for a sweep. Gros is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoo wants to get back to his feet.
Hoo is refusing to be controlled, as Gros sits in half guard.
Hoo pushes Gros off looking to stand but Gros dives back in and keeps control.
Gros slips a nice elbow through Hoo's hands, connecting with Hoo's forehead.
Gros works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hoo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gros lands with some strikes.
Gros trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoo tries to lock up and control but Gros gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Horton Hoo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gros shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gros showed some decent athleticism there.
Hoo tries to roll over but Gros keeps him under control.
Hoo is trying to stand up here but Gros is controlling him well.
Gros working the head and body with strikes.
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 slips a nice elbow through Hoo's hands, connecting with Hoo's forehead.
Nice strikes from Gros there.
Gros is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Billy Gros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoo has hold of Gros's hands but Gros slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gros is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoo is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gros 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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gros connects with a nice short shot to Hoo's temple.
Gros has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gros 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.
Gros is controlling the pace.
Gros is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gros takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hoo is refusing to be controlled, as Gros sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gros prevents Hoo from standing back up.
Gros is looking to take a break and control but Hoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gros connects with a nice short shot to Hoo's temple.
Gros slips a nice elbow through Hoo's hands, connecting with Hoo's forehead.
Gros is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoo is trying to control but can't.
Gros is nestled in close to Hoo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gros lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gros keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoo is staying active underneath Gros, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gros landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gros is looking to advance position but Hoo won't allow it.
Gros trying to control the pace.
Gros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gros scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gros lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hoo trying to get back to full guard but Gros takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Gros is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Gros working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoo is bucking up trying to escape but Gros cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gros wants to control the pace but Hoo is squirming around nicely.
Gros landing strikes from the mount.
Hoo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hoo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gros. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gros raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hoo is rocked!
Hoo is breathing heavily.
Gros prevents Hoo from getting the reversal.
Hoo is still in real trouble! Can Gros finish him?
Hoo keeps trying to improve his position.
Hoo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gros lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Gros loads up with a big shot that hurts Hoo! He's pulled Gros in close but Gros has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Hoo survive? More strikes from Gros and Hoo is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Gros!
An out of breath Billy Gros thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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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