I technically got the science of it wrong,(Unsurprisingly,) but the quote was from an article. I'll link ye' at the bottom of the page. Kisame surviving it is both a fairly decent durability feat but at the same time should be taken with a grain of salt.
Gai's Hirudora is impressive, arguably able to destroy Susano'o. But, it's power can be relative to
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the air to form it. Considering he was going to capture Kisame - It should be noted he was most likely holding back from his quickest punch and thus deadliest Hirudora. Which would explain why one punch from Gai doesn't kill Kisame, despite it being boosted by the water. And another is able to launch a Susano'o back with debatable destruction.
Though, with more considerations - If the distance is to be made absurdly high Kisame most likely wins with high difficulties. If it's anything from a medium to relatively average distance he is getting overwhelmed despite his probable chance to use Bakusui Shōha. It's just too many possible targets, as I previously mentioned. Even fusing would be a lack luster response when Lee and Choji (Most likely,) can still damage him with intense attacks as he is preoccupied with the rest.
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- The bit I copied from is the fifth paragraph in.