Willie Hosch (5-4 MMA, 2-2 ROC) is waiting for a fight.
Although he is in talking different promoters, the welterweight contender expects his next bout to be with the Ring of Combat. On Feb. 24, 2017, the 33-year-old won via unanimous decision against Michael Elshamy (3-4 MMA, 3-4 ROC) at ROC 58.
Hosch enjoys working with ROC President Lou Neglia and said fighting for ROC is his best option.
“That’s what’s it’s looking like at the moment,” Hosch said about his chances fighting for the promotion. “Lou (Neglia) is a pretty good guy.”
Hosch fought four different times inside the promotions’ home, Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
He competed for the ROC middleweight title Nov. 18, 2016. He lost via decision to champion Ruslan Melikov at ROC 57. With more time to train, Hosch sees the fighting turning out differently.
“I don’t see why not,” Hosch said. “I took a short-notice fight for the 185 lbs. title which I feel like I could of won with a little more prepping.”
Hosch is currently competing in the welterweight division.
Sidney Outlaw (7-3 MMA, 2-2 ROC) is the current ROC 170 lbs. champion after defeating Tajuddin Abdul-Hakim (4-1 MMA, 4-1 ROC) by unanimous decision. It occurred the same night when Hosch beat Elshamy.
Hosch said he is ready to compete for the ROC 170 lbs. belt.
“I feel like my last win showed my all around improvements,” Hosch said. “My record doesn’t reflect my potential and overall abilities.”
Hosch expects to be inside the cage by June or July. ROC’s next card is slated for June 2, 2017.
The card features four title bouts, including Outlaw’s first defense against James Rumley (3-3 MMA, 0-1 ROC). Hosch is not next in line for the strap, but he is looking for a shot or another chance to prove he could be.