PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Lauzier (ranked 1896 p4p, 2229 weight class) and Danny Hoover (ranked 212 p4p, 249 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Lauzier
vs
Hoover

192 cm
27
198
12 - 10 - 0

185 cm
23
202
4 - 0 - 0

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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Lauzier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Hoover!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoover lands with a good body shot.
Hoover throws a series of punches but Lauzier moves out of range.
Hoover on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lauzier has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut.
Lauzier connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoover's hands.
Hoover gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Hoover swings for the body but Lauzier moves out of range.
Hoover misses with a double jab
and Lauzier counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Hoover fails to land with a series of punches.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
Hoover takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoover's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lauzier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabriel Lauzier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoover misses with a looping left.
Lauzier is looking to counter punch.
Hoover staying out of range there.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
Hoover ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoover changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lauzier tries to avoid it but Hoover manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lauzier to the ground. Lauzier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Lauzier misses the target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier throws out a powerful jab.
Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Hoover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but Hoover moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier slips under a jab from Hoover.
Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lauzier cracks Hoover with a good jab.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Hoover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Lauzier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Hoover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hoover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lauzier scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Hoover.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Hoover fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lauzier connects with a nice looking jab.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Hoover tries to counter with a clinch but Lauzier shakes him off and moves away.
Lauzier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lauzier throws the left hand but Hoover avoids the punch easily.
Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoover throws a counter combo.
Hoover defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier lands an overhand right.
Hoover slips a straight right by Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.

Hoover moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier.

Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoover swinging wildly here.
Hoover tries to move into range but Lauzier moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Hoover is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut. Hoover saw that one coming.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lauzier looks to land a right hand but Hoover moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lauzier.
Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoover uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover swings widly with a right hand
and Lauzier counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Hoover tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hoover wants to clinch.
Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Hoover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hoover misses with a wild combination.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Hoover cracks Lauzier with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hoover stalks Lauzier and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lauzier's face. Lauzier staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Hoover moves away and avoids it.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Lauzier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hoover misses with a double jab.
Lauzier is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoover.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!

Hoover closes the distance and clinches.

Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hoover moves to clinch but Lauzier breaks away
and Lauzier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoover shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lauzier eats them both and turns towards Hoover to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
A nice combination there by Hoover.
Danny Hoover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoover darts in looking for a takedown but Lauzier gets double underhooks and turns Hoover into the cage.
Gabriel Lauzier is winning the standup battle so far.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Hoover throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lauzier.
Nice takedown defense from Lauzier. No joy for Hoover on that attempt.
Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Hoover on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lauzier connects with a single shot there.
Hoover misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Lauzier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lauzier.
Hoover throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoover takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Hoover misses.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Lauzier wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Hoover needs to keep his hands up - Lauzier had a free shot at his head there.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Lauzier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Lauzier misses.
Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier cracks Hoover with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier misses with a hook.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoover. Hoover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoover is looking to clinch.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Hoover ducked under it nicely.
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lauzier stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lauzier ducks under a wild hook from Hoover.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Lauzier has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoover has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoover just leaning against Lauzier, taking a breather.

Hoover pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Hoover throws a sloppy head kick and Lauzier moves out of range easily.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Hoover walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzier.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauzier keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoover tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lauzier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hoover somewhat.
Lauzier is looking to counter punch.
Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier with a jab.
Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw.
A lazy left from Lauzier finds it's target.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lauzier finds it's way through Hoover's defenses.
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lauzier throws a jab when Hoover was well out of range.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hoover. Hoover circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hoover throws a right hand that Lauzier ducks under and follows up with a left that Lauzier also avoids with ease.
Hoover moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier tests Hoover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoover throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover throws a lazy right hand but Lauzier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lauzier does it's job there.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Lauzier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoover.
Lauzier connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoover momentarily.
Hoover looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hoover misses with a straight left.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lauzier counters with a straight right hand.
Hoover misses with a low kick.
Hoover shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoover swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hoover.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Lauzier dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Lauzier scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoover needs to keep his hands up - Lauzier had a free shot at his head there.
Hoover ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Hoover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Hoover moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoover lands a two punch combo.
Lauzier lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hoover lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Hoover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier thuds his right hand into Hoover's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lauzier connects with a jab.
Hoover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lauzier counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoover slips a straight right by Lauzier.
Hoover is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauzier cracks Hoover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoover uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a good cross that connects.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Hoover's shoulder, as Hoover tries to avoid the shot.
Hoover shoots in for a takedown but Lauzier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoover.
The crowd cheers as Lauzier lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoover doesn't seem phased though.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoover sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoover lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hoover misses with a few strikes there.
Hoover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzier.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Hoover ducks down to avoid it.
Hoover pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lauzier back to the cage. Hoover follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lauzier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoover can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lauzier lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoover's head.
Nice shot lands for Lauzier.
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hoover misses.
Lauzier lunges at Hoover with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoover's hand.
Hoover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoover shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoover slips under a jab from Lauzier.
Hoover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoover is looking for the big counter here.
Hoover tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Hoover, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hoover throws a nice looking combination but Lauzier bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoover moves away from the strike by Lauzier.
Hoover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Lauzier misses the target.
Hoover is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Hoover slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Hoover's head but Hoover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Hoover misses.
Lauzier tests Hoover's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hoover shoots in but Lauzier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gabriel Lauzier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gabriel Lauzier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Hoover.
Lauzier throws a hook but Hoover avoids it easily.
Lauzier misses with a looping right.
Hoover throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily.
No luck for Lauzier with that takedown attempt.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Hoover rushes Lauzier and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Lauzier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoover tries to clinch there but Lauzier circles away.
Hoover moves in looking to clinch but Lauzier pushes him off.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
Hoover slips under a jab from Lauzier.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover slips under a jab.
Lauzier avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lauzier looks to throw the jab but Hoover is out of range.
A big right from Lauzier misses.

Hoover moves into range and clinches up with Lauzier.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lauzier breaks from the clinch.
Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Hoover sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoover has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lauzier finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoover's head.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Hoover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Hoover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Danny Hoover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzier misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoover misses with a takedown attempt
and Lauzier counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoover gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lauzier.
Hoover throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoover slips a jab from Lauzier.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lauzier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lauzier, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Lauzier!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriel Lauzier thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.