PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McClane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy comes to the cage accompanied by Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice. McClane has chosen Nightmare by Avenged Sevenfold as his entrance music. John McClane told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Hoy
vs
McClane

190 cm
25
197 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

184 cm
25
197 lbs
16 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

[WAAO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, John McClane!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McClane ducks under a wild hook from Hoy.

McClane clinches with his opponent.
McClane misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClane.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoy.
McClane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
Hoy is leaning against McClane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, McClane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hoy blocking some punches.
Hoy wants to stall.
McClane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Hoy.
Hoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McClane misses with a hook to the ribs.
McClane scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Hoy.
Hoy displaying some good clinch control by pressing McClane up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoy.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoy.
Hoy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McClane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McClane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoy's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane lands a shot to the body.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane lands a body shot.
McClane can't find room to land a body shot as Hoy controls the action.
Hoy throws a head punch that misses.
Hoy is trying to stall.
McClane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McClane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClane has a couple of punches blocked by Hoy.
McClane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoys head.
Hoy throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClane.
Hoy blocks an uppercut.
A short right from McClane.
McClane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClane misses with a punch to the body.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from McClane fails to land.
McClane blocks an uppercut.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoy trying to control the position but instead, McClane has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hoy into the cage.
A short right from McClane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy presses McClane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoy controlling the action here for a moment.
McClane is working Hoy over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hoy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hoy.
Hoy misses with a punch to the body.
McClane prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lath Hoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McClane being controlled against the cage.
McClane misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A body shot lands from Hoy.
A right hand to the body from McClane.
Hoy is breathing heavily.
McClane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoy or not.
McClane presses Hoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McClane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClane lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoy or not.
McClane lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from McClane.
McClane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McClane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McClane lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
McClane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from McClane.
McClane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClane is leaning against Hoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McClane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McClane.
McClane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McClane.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClane lands a nice uppercut.
McClane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoy.
A short left from McClane.
McClane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoys head.
A right hand to the body from McClane.
Good body shot from McClane.
McClane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McClane pushes Hoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane is working Hoy over against the cage.
McClane lands a body shot.
McClane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoy.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McClane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoy blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoy.
Hoy is working McClane over against the cage.
McClane tries to work over Hoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Hoy.
McClane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McClane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McClane scores with a shot to the side of Hoy's head.
McClane misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoy blocks a body shot from McClane.
Hoy blocks a body shot from McClane.
Hoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClane.
McClane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McClane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McClane.
Hoy walks into a straight right hand from McClane.
Hoy misses with a left hand

and McClane counters with a crisp one two that drops Hoy! McClane thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hoy to his feet! Hoy is in big trouble!

Hoy is rocked!
Hoy misses with a hook
and McClane counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oh Hoy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Hoy moves into range and clinches up with McClane.
McClane has a couple of punches blocked by Hoy.
Hoy seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoy lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoy.
McClane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from McClane - that landed with a thud.
John McClane seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short uppercut from McClane.
McClane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McClane.
Still in the clinch, McClane scores with a nice short uppercut.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane scores with a nice hook to the head.
McClane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McClane prevents a body shot from Hoy.
McClane scores with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McClane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
McClane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McClane creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McClane works on Hoy's body with a couple of short punches.
McClane is trying to maintain a safe position but Hoy gets an underhook and turns McClane into the cage.
McClane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McClane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McClane fails to land.
McClane lands a body punch.
McClane blocks a body shot from Hoy.
McClane lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoy.
A body shot lands from McClane.
McClane has a couple of punches blocked by Hoy.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane gets through Hoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane lands a body punch.
McClane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
McClane cracks Hoy with a nice body shot.
Hoy blocks an uppercut.
McClane lands a shoulder strike.
McClane pushes Hoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClane.
McClane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McClane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McClane lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McClane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoy.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoy.
McClane lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
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!
Hoy blocking some punches.
Hoy blocks a body shot from McClane.
McClane misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoy misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane misses with a punch on the inside.
McClane gets through Hoy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McClane - that landed with a thud.
Hoy blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from McClane.
McClane misses with a body punch.
McClane lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McClane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A hook to the body from McClane.
McClane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
McClane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McClane working aggressively here.
Hoy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoy throws a head punch that misses.
McClane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
Hoy lands a right hand.
McClane digs a right hand into Hoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoy's gas tank.
Hoy can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for McClane.
McClane digs a right hand into Hoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoy's gas tank.
McClane scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McClane.
McClane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McClane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McClane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McClane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane pushes Hoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McClane cracks Hoy with a nice body shot.
McClane is working Hoy over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McClane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McClane works on Hoy's body with a couple of short punches.
McClane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
McClane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McClane lands a body punch in the clinch.
McClane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McClane lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from McClane.
McClane digs a right hand into Hoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoy's gas tank.
A short right from McClane.
McClane lands a body shot.
A short left from McClane.
McClane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McClane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from McClane on the inside.
McClane lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McClane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoy.
McClane lands a body shot in the clinch.
McClane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McClane scores with a hook to the body.
McClane tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hoy avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John McClane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

McClane moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoy misses with a straight left.
Hoy throws a lazy uppercut
and McClane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McClane misses with a hook.
McClane scores with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hoy.
The crowd cheers as McClane lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoy doesn't seem phased though.
Hoy throws a poor cross that misses
and McClane counters with a thumping low kick.
That kick from McClane tenderised Hoy's leg. Hoy is trying to keep his angry face on.

McClane lands a big head kick that sends Hoy tumbling to the mat! McClane takes a step backwards and waves Hoy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McClane gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McClane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McClane lands with a left to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McClane.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoy.
Hoy blocks an uppercut.
Hoy tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
Hoy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoy can't find room to land a body shot as McClane controls the action.
Hoy taking a breather.
Hoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McClane lands a left hand.
Hoy swings wildly with an uppercut but McClane uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoy's elbow.
McClane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoy.
Hoy blocks a body shot from McClane.
McClane prevents a body shot from Hoy.
McClane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McClane lands a body punch.
McClane swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.
A short right from McClane.
A short body shot lands from McClane as the two fighters clinch.
McClane pushes Hoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from McClane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy tries a body shot but McClane blocks it.
McClane lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McClane.
McClane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McClane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McClane.
McClane misses with a hook from the clinch.
McClane scores with a shot to the side of Hoy's head.
McClane lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from McClane.
Hoy blocks an elbow strike from McClane.
McClane misses with some punches.
Hoy struggles to land a body shot inside as McClane controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hoy.
Hoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McClane up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McClane misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McClane.
McClane misses with a punch on the inside.
McClane swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McClane stops a takedown attempt from Hoy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McClane stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McClane lands a shoulder strike.
McClane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoy.
McClane has a couple of punches blocked by Hoy.
Hoy lands a body punch in the clinch.
McClane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hoy misses with a punch to the body.
McClane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoy blocking some punches.
Hoy'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.
McClane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoy working aggressively here.
McClane throws a head punch that misses.
McClane lands a nice shot to the body.
McClane blocking some punches.
McClane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McClane digs a right hand underneath Hoy's ribcage. Hoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McClane lands a left hand.
McClane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McClane prevents a body shot from Hoy.
McClane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy is trying to drag McClane to the mat but McClane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McClane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McClane lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from McClane fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from McClane.
McClane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from McClane.
McClane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoy.
A right handed body shot lands from McClane.
McClane blocks a body shot from Hoy.
McClane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McClane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by McClane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from McClane.
McClane lands a nice uppercut.
McClane throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoy.
McClane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lath Hoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McClane pushes Hoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McClane lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoy backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
John McClane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McClane has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McClane!