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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 has chosen ЦельРазгроl as his entrance music. 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.
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174 lbs
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176 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
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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 - 4 - 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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rustam Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Kersikov's shoulder, as Kersikov tries to avoid the shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Kersikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kersikov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoshino is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov connects with a body shot.
Kersikov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoshino.
Hoshino lands with a good body shot.
Kersikov lands a head kick!
Hoshino lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Hoshino scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino avoids a kick to the body.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Hoshino moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kersikov.
Hoshino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Hoshino's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Good body shot from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hoshino.
Hoshino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hoshino misses with the head strike.
Hoshino pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hoshino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Hoshino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Kersikov as the two fighters clinch.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Kersikov.
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hoshino as Kersikov tries to tie him up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoshino.
Kersikov has Hoshino pressed against the cage.
Kersikov throws a head punch that misses.
Hoshino takes a shot to the head.
Kersikov stalls.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoshino is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoshino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kersikov.
Hoshino steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Hoshino sees it coming and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoshino.
Kersikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoshino.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Hoshino throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Hoshino avoids a kick to the body.
Hoshino blocks a leg kick.
Hoshino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hoshino misses the jab.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Hoshino slaps the foot to one side.
Hoshino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hoshino momentarily.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a big shot that misses.
Kersikov looks to land a right hand but Hoshino moved out of range.
A jab from Hoshino misses.
Kersikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kersikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kersikov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sloppy strikes from Kersikov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoshino as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Rustam Kersikov has been cut.
Hoshino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoshino misses with a looping right.
Hoshino has Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoshino throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Hoshino can't find room to land a body shot as Kersikov controls the action.
Hoshino blocking some punches.
Hoshino swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with a right to the head.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov throws a shot to the body.
Hoshino throws a nice looking combination but Kersikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kersikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoshino scores with a nice head shot.
Rustam Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a low kick but Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Hoshino has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoshino there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
Hoshino blocks a leg kick.
Hoshino takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov throws a series of punches but Hoshino avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov tests Hoshino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Hoshino's shoulder, as Hoshino tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kersikov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoshino is able to avoid easily.
Hoshino looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Kersikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice uppercut there from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hoshino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kersikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hoshino swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoshino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That kick from Kersikov tenderised Hoshino's leg. Hoshino is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kersikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kersikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoshino throws a hook to the side of Kersikov's head but Kersikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hoshino throws a body shot but no joy.
Kersikov lands a jab to the head.
Hoshino throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoshino.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kersikov lands a body shot.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoshino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kersikov.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kersikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoshino doesn't seem bothered though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kersikov, as that shot connected.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Hoshino.
Kersikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hoshino misses with a straight right.
Kersikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Hoshino lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Hoshino slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Kersikov.
Hoshino moves out of range as Kersikov strikes.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Hoshino swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hoshino with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kersikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Kersikov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoshino lands the left hand.
Hoshino blocks a head kick by Kersikov.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hoshino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Hoshino looks to land a right hand but Kersikov moved out of range.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustam Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rustam Kersikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoshino scores with a jab. Kersikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kersikov walks into a jab.
Hoshino's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kersikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hoshino scrambles back to his feet.
Hoshino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoshino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kersikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hoshino.
Kersikov scores with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice shot by Hoshino.
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 hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoshino is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hoshino's corner calls for a 1-2. Hoshino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoshino swings for the body but Kersikov moves out of range.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a hook. Hoshino tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov lands with a nice body kick.
Kersikov lands with a right hand.
Hoshino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Hoshino moves out of range easily.
Kersikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kersikov connects with a body shot that sends Hoshino's belly button to the back.
Hoshino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Kersikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoshino. That did some damage!
Kersikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoshino circles away quickly and effectively.
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 takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoshino tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Kersikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoshino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kersikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoshino's head.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Hoshino's legs.
A quick step to the side and Hoshino tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Hoshino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hoshino avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kersikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Hoshino is wise to it.
Hoshino takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kersikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoshino manages to avoid it.
Hoshino lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov moves out of range as Hoshino strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kersikov slips a jab from Hoshino.
Hoshino uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino is looking to counter punch.
Kersikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice jab there from Kersikov.
Hoshino scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoshino throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoshino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kersikov thinking.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Kersikov throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Hoshino throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A shot to the liver by Hoshino. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kersikov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hoshino counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov is looking to chop away at Hoshino's legs.
Hoshino moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Kersikov misses with a jab to the body
and Hoshino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hoshino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Kersikov catches Hoshino with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoshino pushes Kersikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoshino softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoshino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rustam Kersikov.
I think Kersikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rustam Kersikov!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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