PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dane Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice LaCroix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy comes to the cage accompanied by -. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Hoy
vs
LaCroix

190 cm
23
199 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

179 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Solid chin

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 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dane Hoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maurice LaCroix!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaCroix keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hoy misses with a two punch combination.
Hoy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but LaCroix is out of range.
Hoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by LaCroix.
LaCroix closes the distance and clinches up with Hoy, looking for a takedown. LaCroix pushes Hoy against the cage but Hoy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hoy.
LaCroix moves out of range of the body kick from Hoy.

Hoy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. LaCroix looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
LaCroix is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hoy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaCroix's head.
LaCroix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hoy.
Hoy working over LaCroix with some ground and pound. LaCroix looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
LaCroix is not content to let Hoy control the position.
Hoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaCroix's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LaCroix's head.

LaCroix looking for submissions off his back.
Hoy throwing shots but LaCroix is blocking nicely.
Hoy lands strikes from half guard.

LaCroix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

LaCroix looking for submissions off his back.
Hoy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for LaCroix!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hoy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hoy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
LaCroix looks gassed!
Hoy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hoy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Hoy wants to finish this one by submission but LaCroix is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hoy.
LaCroix is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hoy landing punches.
Hoy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. LaCroix can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hoy working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
LaCroix bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hoy trying to control the position.
Hoy wants to sweep here but LaCroix controlling him for the moment.

Hoy has his foot on LaCroix's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. LaCroix works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoy is retaining full guard.

LaCroix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hoy keeping full guard, as LaCroix tries to pass.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big left from Hoy misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoy lands with a slapping head kick.

Hoy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

LaCroix defending well as Hoy loads up on a big left hand.
Hoy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dane Hoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hoy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaCroix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt LaCroix.
LaCroix looks for a takedown but Hoy sprawls well.
Hoy lets loose with a powerful body kick. LaCroix will feel that in the morning.
Good leg kick by Hoy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
LaCroix checks a leg kick nicely.
LaCroix is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaCroix checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoy scores with a nice right hand.
Hoy lands with a good body shot.
Hoy throws a looping overhand right but LaCroix ducks down to avoid it.
Hoy misses with an uppercut.
LaCroix avoids the body shot from Hoy.
Hoy is looking to land body kicks.
Hoy connects with a high kick.
Hoy throws a jab when LaCroix was well out of range.

Hoy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

LaCroix is working an open guard so Hoy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
LaCroix bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaCroix moves out of range of the body kick from Hoy.
LaCroix avoids the body shot from Hoy.
LaCroix misses with a looping left.
Hoy misses with a looping right.
LaCroix checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoy throws a hook but LaCroix avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaCroix ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaCroix misses with a takedown
and Hoy counters with an inside leg kick.
Hoy cracks LaCroix with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoy scores with a hook.
Hoy tries to clinch up but LaCroix circles away and keeps his distance.
Hoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoy scoring well with a low kick there.
A right-left combo lands from Hoy.

Hoy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hoy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy is looking to work some ground and pound but LaCroix has wrist control.
Hoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as LaCroix works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

LaCroix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

LaCroix had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hoy defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoy landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dane Hoy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hoy throws a big shot that misses.
Hoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LaCroix.
A punch combination from Hoy misses.
LaCroix misses with an uppercut.
Hoy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on LaCroix if he has to take too many more of those.
LaCroix throws a lazy head kick

and Hoy counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoy.
Hoy stands up over LaCroix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

LaCroix working for a triangle but Hoy defends it easily.

LaCroix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hoy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoy connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hoy throwing strikes from guard but LaCroix blocks nicely.
Hoyis looking to pass into half guard but LaCroix pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now LaCroix is in guard.
Hoy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that LaCroix can do to turn this around?

LaCroix drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hoy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now LaCroix has Hoy in his guard.
Hoy chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hoy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hoy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

LaCroix working for a triangle but Hoy defends it easily.
Hoy chips away with some ground and pound.
Hoy scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hoy thows a big elbow that misses.
Hoy stands up over LaCroix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoy throwing strikes but missing.
Hoy trying to control but LaCroix is working from the bottom.
Hoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hoy misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Check out the look on Hoy's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
LaCroix manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

LaCroix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hoy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoy trying to pass the guard but LaCroix defending well.
Hoy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Hoy trying to pass the guard but LaCroix defending well.
LaCroix trying to hold on to Hoy's head to control him but Hoy postures up.

LaCroix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dane Hoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dane Hoy!