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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Hoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Read (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ivanhoe theme. Mark Read will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Hoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mark Read!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Viktor Lagutenko and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoe throws a hook to the side of Read's head but Read sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Read keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Read throws the kick towards the body but Hoe avoids it.
Read misses with a low kick.
Hoe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoe looks to land a left hand but Read moved out of range nicely.
Read gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoe.
Hoe shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Read napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Read is trying to get back to half guard.
Read has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hoe in side control, throwing shots but Read defends.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoe.
Read manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hoe is just content to waste time from the top position. Read takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hoe trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hoe stopping the sweep attempt from Read.
Hoe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Read is proving hard to escape from.
Hoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hoe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hoe looking to pass the guard.
Hoe trying to control but Read is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoe stopping the sweep attempt from Read.
Hoe lands a couple of elbows.
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hoe is one step ahead there.
Read pulls Hoe in close to prevent any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Read there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hoe is looking to clinch but Read is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoe goes for a double leg but Read avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Read continues to drive forward.
Read gets underhooks to prevent Hoe's takedown attempt.
Hoe tries to work over Read's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hoe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Read breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ivan Hoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoe throws a head kick that misses.
Mark Read is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Read is looking to chop away at Hoe's legs.
Read fakes the leg kick and cracks Hoe in the body.
Read stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Read wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Hoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Read stuffs the takedown.
Read checks the leg kick.
Hoe throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Read throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hoe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Read tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Read. Beautiful body shot.
Read punishes Hoe's body with a nice straight punch.
Read with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Read misses with a low kick.
Read defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hoe.
Hoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hoe misses with a kick to the body.
Read throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Read will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hoe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Read throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Read scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Read defends well and Hoe ends up having to push Read into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Read manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Read, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Hoe.
Hoe checks a low kick from Read.
Hoe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Read throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Read pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Read connects with a body shot that sends Hoe's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Hoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoe takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hoe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick there by Read.
Read throws out a powerful jab.
Read on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hoe. Hoe obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Read.
Read jabs Hoe right on the nose. Hoe blinks but takes it well.
Read connects with a body shot that sends Hoe's belly button to the back.
Read fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Read stuns Hoe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mark Read seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Read lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Read misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Read gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hoe counters with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Read.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Read scores with a leg kick.
Read throws a head kick that half lands.
Hoe takes one on the button.
Read avoids the body shot from Hoe.
Read pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Read is looking to slow Hoe down with leg kicks.
Read has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hoe on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hoe misses with the body kick
and Read counters with a leg kick.
Hoe dives in for a single leg takedown but Read sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Read escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hoe fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Read is out of range and Hoe settles back down.
Read lands with a nice body kick.
Hoe throws a poor cross that misses
and Read counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoe misses with a body kick.
Read lands with a good body shot.
Read swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoe.
Read steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoe.
Hoe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Read counters with a nice leg kick.
Read lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Read takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Read scores with a kick to the midsection.
That kick from Read tenderised Hoe's leg. Hoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Read lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Read thows a body kick. Hoe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Read lands with a slapping head kick.
Read wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Read lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoe's head.
Read lands a leg kick that knocks Hoe off balance momentarily.
Read thumps Hoe with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy body kick from Hoe
and Read counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Read scoring well with a low kick there.
Read connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Read showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Read moves into range and connects with a jab.
Read scores with a leg kick.
Hoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoe misses with an uppercut
and Hoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Hoe misses its intended target.
Read throws a low kick, looking for Hoe's leg but Hoe calmly moves out of range.
Read misses the shot to the body.
Hoe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hoe throwing strikes from guard but Read blocks nicely.
Hoe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Read wants to sweep here but Hoe controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Read lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hoe!
Hoe working to try and regain half guard.
Read trying to control but Hoe is having none of it.
Read tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hoe is looking to improve his position but Read isn't that keen on the idea.
Read tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoe can't escape the position.
Read sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Read controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoe tries to hold on but Read postures up.
Ivan Hoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Read controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoe bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Read is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Read.
Read tries to land a leg kick but Hoe saw it coming and moves away.
Hoe will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hoe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hoe throws a leg kick
and Read counters with a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Read.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoe tries to work over Read's front leg with a kick but Read checks it.
Hoe looks to throw a body kick
and Read counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoe tries to land a front kick but Read steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoe looks to throw a body kick
and Read counters with a low kick, right behind Hoe 's knee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoe doesn't manage to clinch there - Read circles away.
Read moves out of range as Hoe throws a body kick.
Read throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Read throws a head kick that Hoe semi-blocks.
Read has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Read lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Read is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Read misses with a head kick.
Hoe throws a lazy head kick
and Read counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Read comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Read winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Read!
After the fight, Mark Read was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Ivan Hoe had this to say: 'No hos for Hoe tonight...'.
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