PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kantaro Hoshino (ranked 2790 p4p, 247 weight class) and Bill Bronson (ranked 3000 p4p, 262 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hoshino
vs
Bronson

165 cm
41
145 lbs
42 - 17 - 3

164 cm
37
153 lbs
24 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

Sin City Allstars

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kantaro Hoshino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Bronson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Bronson moves out of range.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hoshino.
Hoshino loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Hoshino on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bronson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoshino manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bronson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hoshino misses with a straight left.
Hoshino keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Bronson.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Kantaro Hoshino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoshino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bronson doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoshino throws an ugly left hook that misses

so Bronson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Hoshino is keeping the position.
Hoshino keeping moving, preventing Bronson from controlling successfully.
Bronson stays in close to Hoshino's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson wants to pass the guard but Hoshino is keeping the position.
Bronson prevents Hoshino from getting back to his feet.
Hoshino pulls Bronson in close to his closed guard and prevents Bronson from doing any damage or advancing position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bronson scores with a nice right hand.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Hoshino's head but Hoshino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoshino throws a combination. Bronson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bronson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronson somewhat.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Bronson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoshino checks a leg kick nicely.
Hoshino misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Hoshino misses.
Bronson lands a slapping body shot.
Hoshino ducks right into an uppercut from Bronson.
Hoshino looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A slow jab from Hoshino misses its intended target.
Hoshino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bronson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson connects with a right hand. Hoshino shakes it off.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Hoshino - just one landing.
Hoshino is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hoshino throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronson.
Hoshino needs to keep his hands up - Bronson had a free shot at his head there.
Bronson looks for a takedown but Hoshino sprawls well.
Kantaro Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bronson.
Hoshino swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoshino is fending him off so far but Bronson persists. Nope, Hoshino circles away and we're back to standing.
Bronson slips under a jab.
Bronson avoids the body shot from Hoshino.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Hoshino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoshino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoshino slips a jab from Bronson.
Hoshino takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoshino takes one to the side of the head.
Bronson with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bronson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hoshino's half guard.
Bronson stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hoshino wants to control but Bronson is keeping busy.
Bronson works his way into side control.
Bronson slows the pace down.
Bronson scores with a couple of short elbows.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bronson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoshino clobbers Bronson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoshino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson scores with a punch to the head.
Hoshino cracks a nice hook into Bronson's ribs.
Bronson misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Hoshino cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshino throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoshino takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoshino misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Bronson does it's job there.
Hoshino feints a jab promting Bronson to slip. Hoshino then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bronson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson delivers a nice body kick.
Bronson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hoshino takes a step back to recover.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Hoshino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson connects with a right hand. Hoshino shakes it off.
Bronson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoshino throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoshino throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bronson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kantaro Hoshino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hoshino misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bronson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hoshino takes one on the button.
Bronson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat.
Hoshino throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Bronson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kantaro Hoshino is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hoshino with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A combination from Hoshino does no damage.
Bronson tries for a takedown but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoshino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.
Bronson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoshino.
Bronson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hoshino.
Hoshino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hoshino punishes Bronson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino throws a jab when Bronson was well out of range.
Hoshino looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Donk. Bronson catches Hoshino right on the button with a cross.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Hoshino is out of range.
Hoshino gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Hoshino tries to bum rush Bronson with a series of wild strikes but Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronson scores with the left hand. Hoshino knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Bronson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bronson. Hoshino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson scores with a hook.
Hoshino throws a lazy uppercut

and Bronson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hoshino!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bronson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hoshino, who protects the arm well.

Bronson swings around for an armbar but Hoshino sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bronson's guard.
Hoshino wants to stand but Bronson is controlling his posture from full guard.

Hoshino stands up and waves to Bronson to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Bronson.
Bronson defending well as Hoshino loads up on a big left hand.
Hoshino misses with a series of wild punches.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Bronson dips to his left and cracks Hoshino with an uppercut!
Hoshino blocks a jab.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoshino was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Hoshino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hoshino missing with a left hand there. Bronson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Hoshino looks to land a combination but Bronson avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson lunges at Hoshino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoshino's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronson swings for the body but Hoshino moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bill Bronson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Bronson loads up on a big right hand but Hoshino slips the punch.
Hoshino looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hoshino takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bronson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoshino swinging wildly here.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoshino is just out of range.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson misses with a hook. Hoshino ducked under it nicely.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoshino moves away.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoshino.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
Hoshino throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Bronson is rocked!
Hoshino misses with a double jab.
Bronson thumps Hoshino with a low kick.
Hoshino lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoshino misses with a body shot.
Bronson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronson lands with a good body shot.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino misses the shot to the body.
Bronson flicks out a counter leg kick but Hoshino steps away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoshino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hoshino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson throws a hook but Hoshino avoids it easily.
Bronson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoshino throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bronson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoshino scores with a nice right hand.
Hoshino misses with a wild combination.
Hoshino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronson.
Hoshino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoshino.
Hoshino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bronson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hoshino's head.
Bronson drops his hands momentarily and Hoshino takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hoshino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson throws a shot from downtown. Hoshino moves away and avoids it.
Bronson lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoshino lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoshino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Bronson.
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Hoshino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoshino throws a nice looking combination but Bronson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bronson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bronson slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Bronson slips under a jab from Hoshino.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoshino defends well and Bronson ends up having to push Hoshino into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoshino looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Hoshino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
A nice side step and Bronson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hoshino lands a right hook to the body.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoshino but Hoshino pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hoshino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bronson.
Kantaro Hoshino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Bronson.
Bronson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Bronson. That snapped Hoshino's head back.
Sloppy strikes from Hoshino. Those never looked like landing.
Hoshino takes a swing at Bronson's ribcage but misses.
Bronson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoshino slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bronson takes a swing at Hoshino's ribcage but misses.
Hoshino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoshino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bronson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Bronson.
Hoshino throws a right hand that Bronson ducks under and follows up with a left that Bronson also avoids with ease.
Hoshino swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Hoshino misses the target.
Jab from Bronson.
Hoshino misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoshino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bronson somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Hoshino misses.
Bronson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hoshino throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronson misses.
Bronson misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Bronson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoshino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bronson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bronson throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoshino.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoshino misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson misses with a hook.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Hoshino.
Hoshino swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Bronson lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kantaro Hoshino showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hoshino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kantaro Hoshino!
Kantaro Hoshino very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.