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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lath Hoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Penagos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoy's entrance music is Go Ninja-Vanilla Ice. A fine choice. Penagos has chosen Somebody Gonna Get Their Ass Whooped! as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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191 lbs
21 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Lath Hoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlos Penagos!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoy swings widly with a right hand
and Penagos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penagos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoy counters with a straight right hand.
Penagos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoy.
Penagos digs a good body shot into Hoy's ribs.
Penagos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Penagos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hoy.
Hoy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Penagos keeping moving, preventing Hoy from controlling successfully.
Hoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hoy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penagos is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Penagos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penagos wants to stand but Hoy is controlling the position.
Penagos keeping full guard, as Hoy tries to pass.
Hoy wants to control from the top but Penagos keeps moving.
Hoy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Penagos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Penagos has escaped and now he's on top!
Penagos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hoy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hoy keeping moving, preventing Penagos from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penagos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hoy shoots in and gets a takedown into Penagos's guard.
Hoy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Penagos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penagos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penagos won't allow Hoy to sweep him here.
Hoy is looking for a triangle but Penagos pushes his legs off easily.
Hoy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hoy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penagos defends it easily.
Penagos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoy keeping moving, preventing Penagos from controlling successfully.
Penagos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hoy misses with a hook. Penagos ducked under it nicely.
Penagos throws a shot from downtown. Hoy moves away and avoids it.
Hoy scores with a shot to the body.
Hoy moves away from the strike by Penagos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jab from Hoy.
Hoy checks a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoy lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lath Hoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Penagos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoy.
Penagos ducks under a wild hook from Hoy.
Penagos avoids the body shot from Hoy.
Penagos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoy.
Hoy lands with an overhand left.
Hoy misses the jab.
Hoy misses with an uppercut. Penagos saw that one coming.
Hoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penagos is fending him off so far but Hoy persists. Nope, Penagos circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Penagos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoy.
Penagos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penagos darts in and clinches Hoy up against the cage.
The referee calls for Penagos to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penagos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hoy is defending well for now.
Penagos works on Hoy's body with a couple of short punches.
Penagos creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Penagos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Penagos trying to stall but Hoy improves his position.
Hoy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Penagos after a bit of a struggle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Penagos.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Penagos.
Hoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Penagos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoy is keeping busy.
Penagos trying to land knees to the body.
Penagos tries a body shot but Hoy blocks it.
Penagos struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoy controls his hands.
Penagos digs a right hand underneath Hoy's ribcage. Hoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penagos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoy's elbow.
Penagos dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Carlos Penagos.
Penagos moves out of range as Hoy strikes.
Penagos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Penagos avoids the body shot from Hoy.
Penagos doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoy circles away.
No joy there for Penagos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Penagos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Penagos is just out of range.
A punch combination from Penagos misses.
Hoy misses with a double jab.
Hoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Penagos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Penagos scores with a four punch combination!
Hoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carlos Penagos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoy throws an off balance right hand
and Penagos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoy misses with a body shot.
Hoy lands a right hook to the body.
Hoy misses with a takedown attempt - Penagos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lath Hoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penagos doesn't manage to clinch there - Hoy circles away.
Hoy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hoy lands in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Penagos is on top in guard.
Hoy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Penagos content to stall in guard here.
Hoy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Penagos defends it easily.
Penagos wants to get up but he can't break Hoy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Penagos trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoy looking for a guillotine here but Penagos defends easily.
Hoy keeping moving, preventing Penagos from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Penagos 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!
Penagos throws a lazy right hand but Hoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Penagos throws a hook to the side of Hoy's head but Hoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penagos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoy.
Penagos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penagos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carlos Penagos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penagos swivels and escapes.
Penagos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoy throws a looping overhand right but Penagos ducks down to avoid it.
Lath Hoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoy digs a good body shot into Penagos's ribs.
Hoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy thows a body shot but no joy.
A punch combination from Hoy misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Penagos. Hoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Penagos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoy. Penagos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Penagos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penagos throws a series of punches but Hoy moves out of range.
Penagos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoy moves away.
Hoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Penagos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Penagos is looking to slow Hoy down with leg kicks.
Hoy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Penagos's head backwards.
Penagos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Penagos.
Carlos Penagos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penagos's waist but Penagos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoy off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lath Hoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoy misses with an uppercut.
Penagos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Penagos moves away.
Penagos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoy misses with a lunging right hand
and Penagos counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Penagos - just one landing.
Hoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Penagos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penagos slips under a jab from Hoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penagos blocks a jab.
Hoy misses with a hook.
Hoy swings widly with a right hand
and Penagos counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoy misses with a combination
and Penagos counters with a stiff right hand.
Penagos misses the shot to the body.
Penagos throws a shot from downtown. Hoy moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Hoy.
Hoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoy throws an overhand right that lands on Penagos's shoulder, as Penagos tries to avoid the shot.
Penagos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penagos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penagos connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penagos.
Hoy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoy. Penagos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penagos misses the shot to the body.
Penagos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoy throws a combination. Penagos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed right hand from Penagos misses the target.
Hoy misses with a combination
and Penagos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoy swinging wildly here.
Hoy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hoy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Carlos Penagos just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hoy misses with a hook. Penagos ducked under it nicely.
Penagos connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Hoy misses.
Hoy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hoy passes into half guard.
Lath Hoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penagos is not content to let Hoy control the position.
Hoy prevents Penagos from standing back up.
Penagos trying to control from the bottom.
Hoy seems to be working for a kimura but Penagos defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penagos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penagos sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoy is working for a kimura but Penagos is defending it quite comfortably.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Penagos is looking to improve his position.
Hoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penagos sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penagos has his hands clasped together around Hoy's back. He's all about the action.
Penagos is not content to let Hoy control the position.
Hoy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penagos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penagos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penagos tries to kick Hoy off but Hoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Penagos trying to control from the bottom.
Hoy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penagos sees it coming and defends easily.
Hoy tries to pass to full mount but Penagos defends it.
Hoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoy is looking to advance position but Penagos won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penagos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Penagos is looking to improve his position.
Hoy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Penagos is concentrating on defense, preventing Hoy from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lath Hoy had his way with Carlos Penagos in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Penagos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hoy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hoy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Penagos to the ground. Hoy is now in Penagos's guard.
Hoy preventing the sweep.
Penagos pulls Hoy in to control the position.
Hoy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hoy is pushing down on Penagos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Penagos is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Penagos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penagos.
Hoy won't allow Penagos to sweep him here.
Hoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Penagos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoy wants to pass the guard but Penagos is keeping the position.
Penagos wants to sweep but no luck.
Penagos wants to stand but Hoy is controlling the position.
Hoy tries to free his leg and advance position but Penagos is retaining full guard.
Hoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Penagos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penagos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penagos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penagos!
Hoy wants to control but Penagos postures up.
Penagos controls the position.
Hoy is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoy wants to control but Penagos postures up.
Hoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Penagos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penagos controlling the position from side mount.
Hoy is trying to control Penagos's posture but Penagos avoids it.
Penagos trying to control the action but Hoy is working from the bottom.
Hoy is trying to control Penagos's posture but Penagos avoids it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hoy misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoy shoots in for a double leg but Penagos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penagos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lath Hoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penagos wants to clinch up but Hoy keeps it at a distance.
Penagos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Penagos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Penagos misses with a wild body shot.
Hoy misses with a looping left.
Penagos connects with a body shot.
Hoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penagos was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Penagos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoy has time to react.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hoy is defended easily by Penagos.
Penagos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lath Hoy.
I think Hoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:48
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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