PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kilmster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kisame Hoshigaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kilmster comes into the arena with Maylene & The Sons of Disaster - Darkest of Kin blaring out of the sound system. Hoshigaki has chosen HMMM! as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kilmster
vs
Hoshigaki

175 cm
42
195 lbs
31 - 27 - 1

190 cm
26
201 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 31 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Kilmster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kisame Hoshigaki!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmster loads up on a big right hand but Hoshigaki slips the punch.
Kilmster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hoshigaki pinned against the cage. Hoshigaki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some bone on bone action there as Hoshigaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kilmster throws a shot from downtown. Hoshigaki moves away and avoids it.
Hoshigaki throws a leg kick which misses Kilmster's front leg but catches the back leg as Kilmster tries to avoid it.
Kilmster misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Hoshigaki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hoshigaki darts in trying to clinch
and Kilmster counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshigaki checks a leg kick.
Hoshigaki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kilmster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoshigaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Hoshigaki has Kilmster up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmster blocks the elbow strike.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow that stopped Kilmster in his tracks for a moment.
Hoshigaki lands a knee to the body.
Kilmster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Still in the clinch, Hoshigaki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoshigaki working aggressively here.
Hoshigaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilmster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kilmster wants a takedown.
Hoshigaki tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kilmster avoids it.
Kilmster swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoshigaki uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoshigaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilmster.
Kilmster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hoshigaki lands an elbow that stopped Kilmster in his tracks for a moment.

Kilmster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshigaki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kilmster takes a step back to recover.
Hoshigaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hoshigaki tries to counter by closing the distance.

Hoshigaki darts in and clinches Kilmster up against the cage.
Kilmster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kilmster dodges an elbow strike from Hoshigaki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki crunches a lovely knee into Kilmster's ribcage.
Kilmster is trying to break the clinch but Hoshigaki has him pressed against the cage.
Kilmster blocks the elbow strike.
Kilmster managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Kilmster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hoshigaki obliges.
Kilmster is trying to break free.
Hoshigaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kilmster's defenses.

Kilmster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki wants to clinch up but Kilmster keeps it at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmster takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hoshigaki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hoshigaki blocks a jab.
Hoshigaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It looked like Kilmster was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hoshigaki - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoshigaki lands a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Hoshigaki.
Kilmster is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kilmster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoshigaki avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Kilmster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Hoshigaki.
A little feinted left hand from Kilmster on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisame Hoshigaki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Hoshigaki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kilmster scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoshigaki avoids the body shot from Kilmster.
Hoshigaki tries to counter with a clinch but Kilmster shakes him off and moves away.
Hoshigaki lands a head shot.
Kilmster scores with a shot to the body.
Hoshigaki misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kilmster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jake Kilmster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshigaki throws the kick towards the body but Kilmster avoids it.
Kilmster throwing a counter right hand but Hoshigaki manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Hoshigaki.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kilmster tries to circle away but Hoshigaki has him pinned against the cage.
Kilmster managing to block the knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshigaki lands an elbow that stopped Kilmster in his tracks for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshigaki lands a knee to the body.

Kilmster manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Hoshigaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kilmster sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoshigaki lands a nice shot that snaps Kilmster's head back.
Hoshigaki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kilmster throws a right and a left that Hoshigaki avoids nicely.
Hoshigaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Kilmster in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Hoshigaki clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Hoshigaki.
Kilmster blocks the elbow strike.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hoshigaki just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kilmster's brow.
Hoshigaki creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kilmster's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki scores with a shot to the side of Kilmster's head.
Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilmster.
Knees to the body from Hoshigaki.
Kilmster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hoshigaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kilmster's efforts to push away.
Kilmster takes a shot to the head.
Kilmster avoiding damage as Hoshigaki throws knees to the body.
Hoshigaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmster.
Hoshigaki pushes off an throws an elbow but Kilmster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hoshigaki throws an elbow but misses.
Kilmster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hoshigaki has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshigaki.
Hoshigaki using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilmster.
Kilmster takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hoshigaki utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hoshigaki.

Kilmster breaks the clinch.
Kilmster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hoshigaki avoids it really well and circles away.
Hoshigaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Hoshigaki gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kilmster backwards.
Kilmster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoshigaki walks away with a smile on his face. Kilmster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kisame Hoshigaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

A head kick lands from Hoshigaki that sends Kilmster to the canvas. Kilmster tries to scramble back to his feet but Hoshigaki brings him back down into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilmster throws up a few punches.
Hoshigaki staying calm.
Hoshigaki wants to control but Kilmster is keeping him busy.
Kilmster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kisame Hoshigaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Hoshigaki tries to clinch but Kilmster moves out of range.
Kilmster sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hoshigaki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kilmster throws a chopping leg kick but Hoshigaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kilmster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshigaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kilmster throws a hook but Hoshigaki blocks it.
Hoshigaki tries to counter with a clinch but Kilmster shakes him off and moves away.
Hoshigaki wants to clinch up but Kilmster keeps it at a distance.
Hoshigaki pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmster tries for a takedown but Hoshigaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hoshigaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Hoshigaki lands a head kick. Kilmster smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kilmster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshigaki scores with a spinning back kick!
Kisame Hoshigaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Kilmster gets tackled into the cage by Hoshigaki. Hoshigaki maintains the clinch.
Hoshigaki creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hoshigaki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoshigaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kilmster.
Hoshigaki trying to land knees to the body.
Hoshigaki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoshigaki lands a hook that snaps the head of Kilmster backwards.
Hoshigaki comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoshigaki trying to land knees to the body.
Hoshigaki prevents Kilmster from breaking the clinch.
Hoshigaki keeps control of Kilmster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki missing with knees to the body.
Kilmster blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kilmster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hoshigaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilmster.
Hoshigaki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshigaki throws a head kick but Kilmster moves out of range.
Kilmster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoshigaki.
Kilmster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hoshigaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Kilmster circles away.
Hoshigaki blocks a jab.
Hoshigaki looks to land a combination but Kilmster avoids it well.
Hoshigaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hoshigaki has Kilmster up against the cage in a clinch.

Kilmster manages to break the clinch.
Kilmster looks to throw the jab but Hoshigaki is out of range.
Kilmster lands with an uppercut that bounces Hoshigaki off the cage and back into range.
Hoshigaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jake Kilmster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kisame Hoshigaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hoshigaki tries to clinch but Kilmster moves out of range.
Kilmster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoshigaki defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kilmster.
Hoshigaki misses with a two punch combination.
Hoshigaki catches Kilmster with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hoshigaki throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshigaki lands a nice looking body kick.
Kilmster just misses with a punch to the body.
Kilmster misses with a series of wild punches.
Kilmster will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kilmster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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!
Kilmster takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hoshigaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kilmster tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body kick from Hoshigaki.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoshigaki.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoshigaki.
Kilmster on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kisame Hoshigaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoshigaki has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

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