PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Hoosto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EN Shono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoosto's entrance music is Wu-Tang Clan - Wu-Tang Clan Ain't Nuthing ta F' Wit. A fine choice. 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.

Hoosto
vs
Shono

187 cm
22
225 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

193 cm
26
257 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ernesto Hoosto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, EN Shono!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Konstantin Menshow and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoosto throws a one two combo.

It looks like EN Shono has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoosto swinging wildly here.
Shono throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoosto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shono thinking.
Shono misses with a double jab
and Hoosto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Hoosto lands a left and a right that send Shono crashing to the mat, dazed. Hoosto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Shono is rocked!
Shono swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoosto counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Shono has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ernesto Hoosto!