PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Clark Clarkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Hitsugaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark Clarkey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Toshiro Hitsugaya's chin.

Clarkey
vs
Hitsugaya

190 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Excellent boxer
Very strong

Excellent MT
Intelligent

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Clark Clarkey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Toshiro Hitsugaya!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Hitsugaya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Danga de danga de dang - Clarkey scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Toshiro Hitsugaya has been cut.
Clarkey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hitsugaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Clarkey has been working on his boxing with his coaches at S-1 Complete Fighter Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
A good leg kick by Clarkey.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Clarkey!
Clarkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hitsugaya closes the distance and clinches.
Hitsugaya lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitsugaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Clark Clarkey has been cut.
Hitsugaya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hitsugaya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Clarkey.
Clarkey wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clarkey throws a head punch that misses.
Knees to the body from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Clarkey is breathing heavily.
Hitsugaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clarkey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hitsugaya with a knee to the head.
Hitsugaya unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitsugaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clarkey's face.
Hitsugaya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hitsugaya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Clarkey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clarkey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitsugaya lands with a short shot to the head.
Hitsugaya lands a knee to the body.
Hitsugaya blocks an elbow strike from Clarkey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitsugaya lands a good knee to the midsection. Clarkey won't want to take too many of those.
Hitsugaya scores with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya lands a good knee to the midsection. Clarkey won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitsugaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya pushes off an throws an elbow but Clarkey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Hitsugaya taking a breather.
Hitsugaya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Hitsugaya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hitsugaya obliges.
Hitsugaya lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hitsugaya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshiro Hitsugaya dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Clarkey misses with a double jab.
Clarkey throws an off balance right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clarkey looks to land a combination but Hitsugaya avoids it well.
Clarkey throws a solid leg kick but Hitsugaya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clarkey.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hitsugaya keeps control of Clarkey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clarkey takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Hitsugaya to work.
Hitsugaya presses Clarkey against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitsugaya landing knees to the head.
Hitsugaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hitsugaya landing knees to the head.

Clarkey is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitsugaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Oh Clarkey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitsugaya with a knee to the head.

Hitsugaya breaks the clinch.

Hitsugaya drives through and clinches with Clarkey against the ropes.
Clarkey is trying to force a seperation but Hitsugaya has the dominant position.
Hitsugaya scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Hitsugaya.
Clarkey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hitsugaya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clarkey's face.
Clarkey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hitsugaya obliges.
Hitsugaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hitsugaya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Clarkey up against the ropes.
The crowd are getting on Hitsugaya's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Clarkey takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hitsugaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Clark Clarkey's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clarkey wants to break free but Hitsugaya has control.
Clarkey blocks an elbow strike from Hitsugaya.

Hitsugaya breaks the clinch.
Clarkey throws a combination that misses

and Hitsugaya counters by moving into the clinch.
Clarkey seems to have got his legs back now.
Hitsugaya scores with a knee to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hitsugaya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A knee to the head by Hitsugaya.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch.

Hitsugaya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Hitsugaya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hitsugaya landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toshiro Hitsugaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Hitsugaya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clarkey, pushing him back against the ropes.
Clarkey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hitsugaya blocks an elbow strike from Clarkey.
Hitsugaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hitsugaya obliges.
Hitsugaya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hitsugaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hitsugaya scores with a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Hitsugaya.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hitsugaya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Hitsugaya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hitsugaya keeps control of Clarkey as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Clarkey throws an elbow but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clarkey tries to land a front kick but Hitsugaya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitsugaya moves into the clinch successfully.
Hitsugaya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hitsugaya controlling the action here for a moment.
Hitsugaya working Clarkey over with knees to the body.
Hitsugaya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Clarkey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hitsugaya holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hitsugaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hitsugaya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Hitsugaya.

Hitsugaya breaks the clinch.
Clarkey avoids the head kick by Hitsugaya.
Clark Clarkey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Hitsugaya.

Clarkey tries to keep at a distance but Hitsugaya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hitsugaya with a knee to the head.
Hitsugaya landing knees to the body.
Hitsugaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hitsugaya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hitsugaya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hitsugaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hitsugaya lands a knee to the head.
Hitsugaya holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Clark Clarkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toshiro Hitsugaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hitsugaya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Hitsugaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hitsugaya winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Hitsugaya!