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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Harmo Heju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshiro Hitsugaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toshiro Hitsugaya will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harmo Heju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Toshiro Hitsugaya!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heju cracks Hitsugaya with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Hitsugaya get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Hitsugaya looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
It looks like Toshiro Hitsugaya has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya throws a right and a left that Heju avoids nicely.
Heju misses with a hook
and Hitsugaya counters by moving into the clinch.
Heju escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heju misses with an uppercut
and Hitsugaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Hitsugaya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Harmo Heju has been cut.
Heju just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya punishes Heju's body with a nice straight punch.
Heju misses with a lunging right hand
and Hitsugaya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Heju throws a right hand that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a one-two to the body.
Hitsugaya's coach down at The Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hitsugaya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Heju throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitsugaya.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Heju is trying to break the clinch but Hitsugaya has him pressed against the ropes.
Hitsugaya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hitsugaya stalling in the clinch.
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Heju throws an off balance right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a three punch combo that has Heju backing up. Heju nods at Hitsugaya to acknowledge the strikes.
Heju misses with a left hand
and Hitsugaya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitsugaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heju.
A telegraphed right hand from Heju misses the target.
Hitsugaya moves out of range as Heju strikes.
Heju blocks a head kick by Hitsugaya.
Heju misses with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heju thinking.
Hitsugaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitsugaya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heju moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heju throws a poor cross that misses
and Hitsugaya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Heju is trying to break the clinch but Hitsugaya is controlling him.
Heju is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Heju wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hitsugaya lands with a light punch inside.
Heju wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hitsugaya working Heju over with knees to the body.
Hitsugaya keeps control of Heju as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitsugaya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Hitsugaya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya stalling the fight.
A short right from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya keeps control of Heju as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heju has had enough of the clinch but Hitsugaya keeps him there for the moment.
Hitsugaya just leaning against Heju, taking a breather.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heju is trying to break the clinch but Hitsugaya is controlling him.
Hitsugaya connects with a knee to the head.
Harmo Heju's cut is getting worse.
Heju tries to break free but Hitsugaya pushes him back against the ropes.
Hitsugaya leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya landing knees to the head.
Hitsugaya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hitsugaya has Heju pressed against the ropes, preventing Heju from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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.
Harmo Heju should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Heju throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a series of strikes. Heju will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harmo Heju seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heju swings widly with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heju misses with a left hand
letting Hitsugaya counter with a right hand.
Heju misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hitsugaya counters by clinching up.
Heju is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hitsugaya's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hitsugaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Heju is trying to break free.
Hitsugaya cracks Heju with a nice body shot.
Heju wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hitsugaya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hitsugaya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heju is trying to push Hitsugaya away but Hitsugaya has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
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!
Heju can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya landing knees to the body.
Hitsugaya misses with a knee strike.
Heju wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hitsugaya effectively controlling the action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hitsugaya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heju is trying to break the clinch but Hitsugaya is controlling him.
Hitsugaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Heju wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hitsugaya.
Harmo Heju's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hitsugaya stalling in the clinch.
Hitsugaya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Heju has had enough of the clinch but Hitsugaya keeps him there for the moment.
Hitsugaya is working Heju over against the ropes.
Hitsugaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitsugaya keeps control of Heju as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heju wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heju working hard to break the clinch.
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitsugaya throws a combination. Heju tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heju misses with an uppercut
and Hitsugaya counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hitsugaya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitsugaya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heju wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heju is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Hitsugaya stalling against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Heju's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hitsugaya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Heju up against the ropes.
Hitsugaya keeps control of Heju as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hitsugaya slows down the pace here.
Hitsugaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heju working hard to break the clinch.
Heju blocks a body shot from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A frustrated look appears on Heju's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A shot to the body from Heju misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Heju is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Harmo Heju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heju misses with a left hand
and Hitsugaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hitsugaya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hitsugaya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heju tries to circle away but Hitsugaya has him pinned against the ropes.
Heju is trying to break free.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hitsugaya obliges.
Heju wants to break free but Hitsugaya has control.
Heju wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heju throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heju throws a poor cross that misses
and Hitsugaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heju avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heju throws a right hand that misses
and Hitsugaya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Heju has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Heju as Hitsugaya tries to tie him up.
Hitsugaya blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya keeps control of Heju as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Hitsugaya.
Heju has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hitsugaya lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hitsugaya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hitsugaya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitsugaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Heju lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right handed body shot lands from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya stalling.
Heju wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hitsugaya lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitsugaya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Harmo Heju is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heju rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jeez, Harmo Heju's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Heju swings widly with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters by clinching up.
Hitsugaya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hitsugaya with a knee to the head.
Hitsugaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Hitsugaya's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hitsugaya lands a left hand.
Hitsugaya lands a knee to the head.
Hitsugaya is trying to stall.
Hitsugaya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Heju tries to break free but Hitsugaya pushes him back against the ropes.
Hitsugaya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hitsugaya lands an uppercut.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Hitsugaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hitsugaya has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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