PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustam Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ЦельРазгроl. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hoshino
vs
Kersikov

165 cm
29
174 lbs
17 - 5 - 1

181 cm
34
176 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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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 17 - 5 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Kersikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoshino moves forwards but Kersikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hoshino on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hoshino ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Hoshino.
Hoshino connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Hoshino lands with a cross.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hoshino's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kersikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kersikov scores with a hook.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
No joy there for Hoshino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Hoshino does it's job there.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hoshino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Kersikov throws a good cross that connects.
Kersikov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hoshino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov walks into a stiff left hand from Hoshino.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Kersikov misses with a head kick.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.

It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Hoshino takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoshino throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
Hoshino lands a body shot.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Hoshino's leg. Hoshino is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hoshino with a jab.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Kersikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Kersikov is looking to score with low kicks.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoshino lands with an overhand left.
A left lands for Kersikov.
Jab, jab by Kersikov - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino misses with a two punch combination.
Kersikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hoshino misses with a hook.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Hoshino moved out of range nicely.
Jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. Hoshino looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino misses with a jab to the body
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Kersikov takes one to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoshino.
Hoshino jabs at Kersikov's body.
Hoshino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kersikov throws a solid leg kick but Hoshino takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kersikov.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov clobbers Hoshino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov tries to counter with a clinch but Hoshino shakes him off and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
Hoshino scores with a decent looking hook.
Hoshino thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Hoshino was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kersikov.
Kersikov cracks Hoshino with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kantaro Hoshino will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kersikov misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Hoshino avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Hoshino misses with a looping left.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Hoshino punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hoshino misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Hoshino chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Hoshino checks a leg kick.
Hoshino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Hoshino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kersikov dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!
Kantaro Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a body kick.
Hoshino uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Hoshino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoshino thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Hoshino connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoshino lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hoshino connects with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a chopping leg kick but Hoshino manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kersikov staying out of range there.
Kersikov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hoshino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kersikov on the side of the head.
Hoshino thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Hoshino stuns Kersikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Hoshino blocks the low kick.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
Hoshino scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoshino cracks Kersikov with a good jab.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Kersikov misses with a low kick as Hoshino jumps back.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Hoshino throwing a counter right hand but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoshino throws out the jab.
Hoshino lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kersikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses
and Hoshino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoshino doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a high kick!
Hoshino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Hoshino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kersikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoshino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kersikov can do to turn this around?
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoshino.
Hoshino is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Hoshino. Beautiful body shot.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kersikov misses.
Hoshino cracks Kersikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hoshino swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Hoshino lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kersikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Kersikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Kersikov slams his shin into Hoshino's torso.
Kersikov connects with a crisp jab.
Kersikov tries to score with a low kick but Hoshino moves his leg out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino with a nice cross.
Hoshino moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kantaro Hoshino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Hoshino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoshino lunges at Kersikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kersikov's hand.
Hoshino defending well as Kersikov loads up on a big left hand.
Hoshino went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kersikov cracks Hoshino with an open hand slap.
Hoshino with a nice cross.
Hoshino uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kersikov throws a head kick but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Hoshino misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino works over Kersikov's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Kersikov shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hoshino with a hook.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino connects with a body shot that sends Kersikov's belly button to the back.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick from Kersikov.
Hoshino checks a low kick from Kersikov.
A little feinted left hand from Hoshino on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Hoshino throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with an outside leg kick.
Hoshino throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Hoshino moves away from the strike by Kersikov.
An attempted straight right counter from Hoshino misses the target.
Kersikov avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino thuds his right hand into Kersikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kersikov lands a head kick!
Hoshino avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Hoshino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
Hoshino punishes Kersikov's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick
letting Hoshino counter with a right hand.
Kersikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kersikov's head.

Kersikov is rocked!
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Hoshino.
Kersikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Hoshino finish him?
Hoshino rushes Kersikov and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Kersikov is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Hoshino Piles on the pressure and Kersikov crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.