PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Karim Bashorov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bashorov comes to the cage accompanied by Hangar 18. Hoe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ivanhoe theme. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bashorov
vs
Hoe

190 cm
26
194 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
29
185 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GREEN!160

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karim Bashorov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Hoe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bashorov scores with the left hand. Hoe knows he should have avoided that one.
A punch lands to the side of Hoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bashorov takes one on the button.
Hoe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hoe misses with a right hand
and Bashorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bashorov takes a swing at Hoe's ribcage but misses.
Bashorov throws a jab when Hoe was well out of range.
Hoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karim Bashorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashorov swings for the body but Hoe moves out of range.
Hoe throws out a powerful jab.
Bashorov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Hoe.
Bashorov scores with a three punch combo!
Bashorov lands with a nice body punch.
Bashorov clobbers Hoe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bashorov misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Bashorov finds it's target.
Bashorov misses with a jab to the body
and Hoe counters with a one-two to the body.
Hoe's coach down at German Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hoe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
Hoe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bashorov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hoe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bashorov connects with a looping right hand.
Ivan Hoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bashorov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoe misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoe looks to throw the jab but Bashorov is out of range.
Hoe throws a nice looking combination but Bashorov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoe with a nice cross.
Hoe wants to slow Bashorov down by chopping away at his legs.
Bashorov takes a swing at Hoe's ribcage but misses.
Hoe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashorov.
Bashorov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Bashorov dives in and scores a takedown into Hoe's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hoe keeping moving, preventing Bashorov from controlling successfully.
Hoe has Bashorov pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov distracts Hoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashorov pushes down on Hoe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bashorov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hoe knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bashorov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Bashorov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bashorov is looking to advance position but Hoe won't allow it.
Hoe trying to hold on to Bashorov's head to control him but Bashorov postures up.
We've been hearing that Bashorov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov moves into full mount! Hoe won't be happy about that!
Bashorov working Hoe over with strikes here.
Hoe is looking to get to half guard.
Hoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hoe sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hoe moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashorov passes Hoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoe.
It looked like Bashorov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Bashorov scores with a body shot.
Bashorov throws a right hand that misses
and Hoe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoe misses with an uppercut
enabling Bashorov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bashorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashorov catches Hoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Bashorov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab from Bashorov.
Hoe with a hook.
Bashorov throws a shot to the body.
Bashorov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hoe can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov scores with a shot to the body.
Bashorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bashorov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov throws a nice looking combination but Hoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashorov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hoe feints a counter leg kick.
Bashorov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bashorov lands a lovely overhand right.
Bashorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hoe throws a hook but Bashorov blocks it.
Hoe avoids the body shot from Bashorov.
Hoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.
Bashorov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bashorov lands an overhand right.
Bashorov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov moves away from the strike by Hoe.
Hoe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bashorov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bashorov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hoe at a distance.
A big right from Bashorov misses.
Hoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bashorov is out of range and Hoe settles back down.
Hoe throws an overhand right that lands on Bashorov's shoulder, as Bashorov tries to avoid the shot.
Hoe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bashorov.
Hoe scores with a jab to the head.
Hoe misses with an uppercut
and Bashorov counters with a nice body shot.
Bashorov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bashorov misses with a wild body shot.
Bashorov shoots in for a double leg but Hoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bashorov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karim Bashorov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bashorov misses with a lunging right hand
and Hoe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hoe. That's going to slow Bashorov down.
Hoe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheers as Bashorov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoe doesn't seem phased though.
Bashorov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoe.
Bashorov throws a hook but Hoe avoids it easily.
Hoe loads up on a big right hand but Bashorov slips the punch.
Bashorov scores with a shot to the body.
Bashorov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bashorov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoe has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bashorov scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bashorov misses.
Hoe throws a combination that misses
and Bashorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Bashorov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoe is just out of range.
Bashorov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bashorov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoe throws a hook but Bashorov avoids it easily.
Bashorov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bashorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bashorov at a distance.
Hoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karim Bashorov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Hoe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hoe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bashorov.

Bashorov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hoe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bashorov connects with a decent elbow.
Bashorov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hoe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bashorov off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashorov breaks Hoe's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bashorov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bashorov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Karim Bashorov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bashorov trying to control the action but Hoe is working from the bottom.
Hoe stops Bashorov from passing to mount.
Hoe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoe is refusing to be controlled, as Bashorov sits in half guard.
Hoe wants to control but Bashorov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoe works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Hoe keeps moving.
Bashorov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoe is keeping the position for now.
Bashorov wants to control from the top but Hoe keeps moving.
Bashorov lands a couple of elbows.
Hoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ivan Hoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hoe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Bashorov is trying to control but Hoe manages to pass to mount!
Hoe looking to land elbow strikes but Bashorov uses the position to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bashorov defending well though.
Bashorov tries to get to full guard but Hoe has control of the leg.
Bashorov moves into full guard.
Bashorov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hoe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bashorov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karim Bashorov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hoe with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bashorov is keeping the position for now.
Hoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Bashorov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hoe postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bashorov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bashorov thuds a left hand into Hoe's body.
Hoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bashorov.

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 Karim Bashorov.
Well Bashorov 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karim Bashorov!
Karim Bashorov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ivan Hoe stepped up to the mic, saying 'No hos for Hoe tonight...'.