Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL60
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Hitsugaya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Man.
Hitsugaya was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Hitsugaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hitsugaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Hitsugaya misses #TD#
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Man is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Man seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hitsugaya can do anything to dispel that myth.
Man is working Hitsugaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Man scoring with some ground and pound.
Man passes Hitsugaya's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hitsugaya wants to control but Man passes into side.
Hitsugaya is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Man is controlling him well.
Hitsugaya is trying to improve his position.
Man lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Man is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hitsugaya is trying to escape and Man transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hitsugaya is forced to tap! Nice work there by Man! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
Stan Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HRL55
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Hitsugaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Natta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Natta avoids the head kick by Hitsugaya.
Natta swings for the body but Hitsugaya moves out of range. #CL#
Natta darts in and clinches Hitsugaya up against the cage.
Natta tries a body shot but Hitsugaya blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Natta fails to land. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitsugaya slips under a jab.
Hitsugaya shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Natta pinned against the cage. Natta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Natta throws an overhand right that lands on Hitsugaya's shoulder, as Hitsugaya tries to avoid the shot.
Natta throws a sloppy body shot
letting Hitsugaya counter with a right hand. #T1#
Natta misses with a hook to the body
and Hitsugaya counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Natta misses.
Natta misses with a body shot.
Hitsugaya dives in for a single leg takedown but Natta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshiro Hitsugaya.#TD2#
Hitsugaya gets a double leg takedown into Natta's guard.#SUB#
Natta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hitsugaya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hitsugaya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hitsugaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hitsugaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Natta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hitsugaya is looking to work some ground and pound but Natta has wrist control.#SUB#
Hitsugaya stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Natta throws up his legs and catches Hitsugaya in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hitsugaya tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Natta! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marco Natta!
A victorious Marco Natta thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HRL48
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Hitsugaya shoots for a double leg takedown but Bundy sprawls well. He's pushed Hitsugaya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bundy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hitsugaya shoots in but no luck this time.
Bundy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Bundy.
Hitsugaya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bundy avoids it really well and circles away.
Theodore Bundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toshiro Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a takedown attempt - Bundy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hitsugaya. #T1#
Bundy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitsugaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Bundy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bundy throws the left hand but Hitsugaya avoids the punch easily.
Bundy misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Hitsugaya fails with a takedown attempt.
Hitsugaya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bundy finds it's way round the side to connect with Hitsugaya's head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hitsugaya. Bundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hitsugaya has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Bundy lands with a right hand.
Hitsugaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bundy is fending him off so far but Hitsugaya persists. Nope, Bundy circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Bundy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hitsugaya throws a head kick that misses
and Bundy counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya dives in and grabs Bundy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bundy pushes down on Hitsugaya's head and hops out.
Hitsugaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Bundy finish him?
Hitsugaya shoots for a double leg takedown but Bundy sprawls well. He's pushed Hitsugaya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bundy throwing a counter right hand but Hitsugaya manages to avoid it.
Bundy steps in with a hook that catches Hitsugaya right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Bundy follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hitsugaya looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Bundy!
Theodore Bundy made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: HRL38
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Hitsugaya throws a leg kick
and Bundy counters with a nice body shot.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy misses with a straight right.
Hitsugaya walks into a straight right hand from Bundy.
Hitsugaya's coach down at The Firm 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.
Bundy misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hitsugaya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bundy is able to avoid easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bundy misses the target.
We've been told by Bundy's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab, jab by Hitsugaya - just one landing.
Hitsugaya throws a jab when Bundy was well out of range.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitsugaya thows a leg kick but Bundy checks it
and Bundy counters with a straight right hand.
Hitsugaya wants to land a leg kick but Bundy is out of range.
Bundy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hitsugaya misses with a leg kick
and Bundy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya throws a combination that misses
and Bundy counters with a nice body shot.
Hitsugaya is still on wobbly legs! Can Bundy finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundy tries to bum rush Hitsugaya with a series of wild strikes but Hitsugaya uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bundy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitsugaya seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hitsugaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitsugaya moves out of range of the leg kick from Bundy.
Hitsugaya throws a big counter head kick but Bundy avoids it with no problem.
Bundy avoids the head kick by Hitsugaya.
Good work by Bundy as he checks the leg kick.
Bundy throws a big counter combination but Hitsugaya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bundy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hitsugaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hitsugaya misses with a left hand
and Hitsugaya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bundy tests Hitsugaya's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.
A head kick by Hitsugaya misses
and Bundy counters with a big right hand! Oh Hitsugaya is in trouble here! Bundy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Bundy!
Theodore Bundy very nearly forgot to thank Northern Zombie 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.

Event: HRL33
Date: Nov 11, 2023

#R1#
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Bundy moves away and avoids it.
Bundy connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hitsugaya! He's out on his feet! Bundy rushes in and drops Hitsugaya with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Theodore Bundy!
Theodore Bundy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Northern Zombie, into his post fight interview.

Event: HRL28 Molly vs Motosserra
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
King swings for the body but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya slips a jab from King.
King lands with an overhand left.
King lands with a hook. Hitsugaya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King lands a jab to the head.
Hitsugaya is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Hitsugaya defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya seems to have recovered his senses.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitsugaya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitsugaya.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
King throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitsugaya slips a jab from King.
Hitsugaya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hitsugaya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.#T1#
King staying out of range there.
King throwing a counter right hand but Hitsugaya manages to avoid it.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Hitsugaya lands a jab-cross combination.
King misses with a body shot.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Hitsugaya finds it's target.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a body punch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King lands a head shot.
Hitsugaya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hitsugaya misses the shot to the body.
King lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
King throws a big shot that misses.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.
King walks into a left hand.
King takes a swing at Hitsugaya's ribcage but misses.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hitsugaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya lands a right hook to the body.
Hitsugaya needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya moves out of range as King strikes.
Hitsugaya ducks under a wild hook from King.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitsugaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitsugaya lands a jab to King's midsection.#T3#
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitsugaya counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitsugaya scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for King.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hitsugaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from King misses.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitsugaya.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitsugaya scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitsugaya.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hitsugaya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitsugaya slips a jab from King.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Hitsugaya looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Hitsugaya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshiro Hitsugaya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hitsugaya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Hitsugaya takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King slips under a jab.
Hitsugaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitsugaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitsugaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitsugaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King throws a hook to the side of Hitsugaya's head but Hitsugaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Hitsugaya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King misses the jab.#T1#
Hitsugaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
A jab from King misses.
A little jabbing left from Hitsugaya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Hitsugaya's shoulder, as Hitsugaya tries to avoid the shot.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitsugaya throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight right.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya's corner calls for a 1-2. Hitsugaya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King misses with an uppercut
and Hitsugaya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hitsugaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitsugaya sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya misses with a wild body shot.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
King throws a shot to the body.
A big left from King misses.
King lands with a straight right. Hitsugaya didn't see that one coming.
Hitsugaya avoids the body shot from King.
King scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Hitsugaya takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a combination
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hitsugaya! King dives in looking to finish! Hitsugaya is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy King!
Our winner, Jeremy King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: HRL15:Glover vs Jackson
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitsugaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Man shoots in and drives through. Hitsugaya sprawls well.
Hitsugaya tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Hitsugaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Toshiro Hitsugaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Man.
Hitsugaya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Man's head.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Hitsugaya has knocked Man down with a huge combo! Hitsugaya steps away and waves a wobbly Man back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Man is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya throws a shot to the body.
Man is still on wobbly legs! Can Hitsugaya finish him?
Hitsugaya tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hitsugaya connects with a single shot there.
Man seems to have recovered his senses.
Man shoots in but no luck this time.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
Hitsugaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Hitsugaya. That snapped Man's head back.
Hitsugaya lands a jab.
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitsugaya digs a good body shot into Man's ribs.
Hitsugaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitsugaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Man goes for a double leg but Hitsugaya avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hitsugaya continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Man tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hitsugaya swivels and escapes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitsugaya.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man misses with the combination.
Hitsugaya works Man's body with a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A left lands for Hitsugaya.
A combination from Man does no damage.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the head.
Hitsugaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice strike.
Man takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitsugaya lands a right hook to the body.
Man dives in for a single leg takedown but Hitsugaya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hitsugaya connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hitsugaya, as that shot connected.
Hitsugaya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitsugaya lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
Hitsugaya misses with a double jab.
Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Man slips a jab and a cross from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hitsugaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hitsugaya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hitsugaya wants it to stay on the feet.
Man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitsugaya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hitsugaya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hitsugaya tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Man changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hitsugaya tries to avoid it but Man manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hitsugaya to the ground. Hitsugaya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Hitsugaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya lands a nice shot that snaps Man's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hitsugaya lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Man tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
Hitsugaya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Man takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Man is trying desperately to land a takedown but Hitsugaya is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Man.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Man ducks right into an uppercut from Hitsugaya.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitsugaya jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Man shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hitsugaya pinned against the cage. Hitsugaya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshiro Hitsugaya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hitsugaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitsugaya misses with a combination #TD2#
and Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hitsugaya's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man working some strikes from top position.
Hitsugaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Man on the ground.
Man advances to half guard.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya has hold of Man's hands but Man slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Man stalling.
Man trying to control from half guard but Hitsugaya is working away.
Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Man lands strikes from half guard.
Man stops Hitsugaya from getting back to his feet.
Man lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya trying to control here.
Oh Hitsugaya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Hitsugaya is thowing punches from the bottom. Man grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Hitsugaya has to tap! Superb work there from Man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stan Man!
During a confident post fight interview, Stan Man thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 03, 2023

#R1#
Hitsugaya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King throws a looping overhand right but Hitsugaya ducks down to avoid it.
King has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hitsugaya digs a good body shot into King's ribs.
Hitsugaya misses with a double jab.
A nice combination there by King. #ROC2#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya lands with a good body shot.
Oh Hitsugaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from King and Hitsugaya goes tumbling to the canvas! King follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King is looking to take a break and control but Hitsugaya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitsugaya is trying to stand back up but King is controlling him
Hitsugaya seems to have got his legs back now.
Hitsugaya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hitsugaya tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Hitsugaya is doing well to control the position and prevent King from advancing to side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitsugaya misses with a combination
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya feints a jab promting King to slip. Hitsugaya then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
King throws a hook but Hitsugaya blocks it.
Hitsugaya is looking for a counter combo.
Hitsugaya scores with a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King looks to land a combination but Hitsugaya avoids it well.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
King is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by King.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King misses with an uppercut.
Hitsugaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King lands with a good body shot.
Hitsugaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hitsugaya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hitsugaya throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throws a counter combo.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitsugaya throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Hitsugaya slips under a jab from King.
Hitsugaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitsugaya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
King is looking to clinch but Hitsugaya is avoiding it.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hitsugaya connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King missing with a left hand there. Hitsugaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hitsugaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hitsugaya swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King misses with a straight left.
King cracks Hitsugaya with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hitsugaya tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but King pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hitsugaya is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy King!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeremy King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 14, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Hitsugaya misses with the combination. #CL#
Bro moves into the clinch.
Hitsugaya is looking to break free of the clinch but Bro has double underhooks.
Hitsugaya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bro backwards.
Hitsugaya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bro throws a head punch that misses.
Bro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hitsugaya lands with a right to the head.
Bro pushes off an throws an elbow but Hitsugaya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bro.
Hitsugaya can't break the clinch.
Bro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitsugaya.
Bro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya is trying to push Bro away but Bro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to striking at distance but Bro won't allow it. #BC2#
Hitsugaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bro tries to clinch up.
Hitsugaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bro moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.#T1#
Bro tries to clinch but Hitsugaya moves away
and Hitsugaya counters with a stiff right hand.
Bro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hitsugaya's coach down at Elite Island Training 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.
Bhutan Bro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Bro clinches.
Hitsugaya tries to break free but Bro pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bro fails to land.
Bro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hitsugaya working hard to break the clinch.
Hitsugaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bro throws a head punch that misses.
Hitsugaya blocks an elbow strike.
Bro misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitsugaya scores with the left hand. Bro knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Bro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bro misses with an elbow over the top.
A right hand to the body from Hitsugaya. #T2#
Hitsugaya is leaning against Bro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitsugaya.
Nice body punch from Hitsugaya - that landed with a thud.
Bro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hitsugaya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bros head.
Bro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bro throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitsugaya. #BC2#
Hitsugaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bro tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hitsugaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitsugaya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hitsugaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitsugaya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bro closes the distance and pushes Hitsugaya back into the cage.
Hitsugaya avoids the elbow strike from Bro, against the cage.
Bro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hitsugaya's brow.
A short left from Hitsugaya.
A short right from Hitsugaya. #T3##BC2#
Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch.
Bro tries to clinch but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
Bro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitsugaya misses the jab.
Bro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Bro moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Bro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitsugaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bro doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitsugaya circles away.
Hitsugaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Bro tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
Bro moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.
A slow jab from Hitsugaya misses its intended target.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bro moves away.#CL#
Bro moves into the clinch.
Bro working aggressively here.
Bro creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Hitsugaya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bro backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Bro fails to land. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bro doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitsugaya circles away.
Bro is looking to clinch but Hitsugaya is avoiding it.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bro moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bro moves away.
Bro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bro moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.
Bro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bro wants to clinch up but Hitsugaya keeps it at a distance.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitsugaya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hitsugaya misses with a wild body shot.
Bro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitsugaya throws out a counter right but Bro avoids it with no problem.
Bro slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshiro Hitsugaya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitsugaya tests Bro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bro moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.#CL#
Bro forces Hitsugaya back against the cage and clinches.
Hitsugaya blocks an uppercut.
Bro has a couple of punches blocked by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya blocks an elbow strike from Bro.
A frustrated look appears on Hitsugaya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bro throws an elbow but it misses.
Bro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bro throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro misses with an elbow over the top.
Bro misses with some punches.
Bro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bro.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hitsugaya. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch. #T1#
Bro moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Bro.
Hitsugaya lands with a hook. Bro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hitsugaya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bro at a distance.
Hitsugaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Bro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitsugaya misses with the combination.
Hitsugaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bro tries to clinch up but Hitsugaya circles away and keeps his distance.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitsugaya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bro slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hitsugaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Bro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitsugaya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bro fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Hitsugaya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitsugaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hitsugaya unleashes a big counter combination but Bro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Bro wants to clinch up but Hitsugaya keeps it at a distance.
Bro is looking to clinch.
Hitsugaya might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bro tries to clinch but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
Hitsugaya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A cross from Hitsugaya lands.
Hitsugaya connects with a jab.
Hitsugaya cracks Bro with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Bro instigates a clinch.
Hitsugaya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hitsugaya blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitsugaya lands a head shot.
Nice jab there from Hitsugaya.
Bro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitsugaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Hitsugaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hitsugaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Bro wants to clinch up but Hitsugaya keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Hitsugaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitsugaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hitsugaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hitsugaya throws a shot to the body.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitsugaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitsugaya throws a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya lands a body shot.
Hitsugaya scores with a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya fails to land with a series of punches.
Bro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitsugaya scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Bhutan Bro has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bro tries to clinch but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
Hitsugaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitsugaya misses.
Bro fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hitsugaya! But no joy.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Bro.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bhutan Bro has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Bro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bro misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook. Bro ducked under it nicely.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitsugaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hitsugaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bro wants to clinch up but Hitsugaya keeps it at a distance.
Hitsugaya throws out a counter right but Bro avoids it with no problem.
Hitsugaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Bro.
Bro tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Bro.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitsugaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bro tries to clinch
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight right hand.
Bro tries to clinch but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
And that is 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.
The cut man is working on Bhutan Bro's cut.
That's time! Bro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Hitsugaya throws a series of punches but Bro avoids them all with ease.
Bro tries to counter by clinching up but Hitsugaya breaks away and moves out of range.
Bro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bro avoids the body shot from Hitsugaya.
Bro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hitsugaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.
Bro moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitsugaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice combination there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bro wants to clinch up but Hitsugaya keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Bro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hitsugaya blocks an elbow strike from Bro.
Hitsugaya wants to break free but Bro has control. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks from the clinch.
Hitsugaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Hitsugaya misses.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bro avoids the body shot from Hitsugaya.
Bro wants to clinch.
Hitsugaya missing with a left hand there. Bro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bro tries to clinch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
It seemed like Hitsugaya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bro closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hitsugaya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hitsugaya lunges at Bro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bro's hand.
Hitsugaya throws out a loose jab but Bro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bro doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitsugaya circles away.
Hitsugaya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya fails to land with a series of punches.
Bro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hitsugaya looks to throw the jab but Bro is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bro moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.#T2#
Bro wants to clinch.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Bro.
Hitsugaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A cross from Hitsugaya lands.
Bro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hitsugaya punishes Bro's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitsugaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Bro is just out of range.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Bro.
Bro avoids the body shot from Hitsugaya.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bro is looking to clinch.
Bro wants to clinch.#T3#
Bro ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hitsugaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Hitsugaya misses.
Bro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
Bro moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.
Bro moves to clinch but Hitsugaya breaks away
and Hitsugaya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bro tries to clinch but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
Bro tries to clinch up but Hitsugaya circles away and keeps his distance.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hitsugaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Bro is looking to clinch but Hitsugaya is avoiding it.
Bro moves out of range as Hitsugaya strikes.
Hitsugaya lands with a nice body punch.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Bro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bro tries to clinch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Bro wants to clinch up but Hitsugaya keeps it at a distance.
Hitsugaya lands with an uppercut that bounces Bro off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Hitsugaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hitsugaya throws out a loose jab but Bro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Bro.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitsugaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitsugaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bro is looking to clinch but Hitsugaya is avoiding it.
Bro tries to clinch up
and Hitsugaya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Bro.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitsugaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitsugaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bhutan Bro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bro missing with a left hand there. Hitsugaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Bro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Toshiro Hitsugaya!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Toshiro Hitsugaya!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Toshiro Hitsugaya!

Toshiro Hitsugaya wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Toshiro Hitsugaya rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: KIFC 94-
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Villechaize walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hitsugaya throws a series of strikes that have Villechaize backpedaling. #ROC2#Villechaize is rocked!
Hitsugaya lands a nice shot to the body.
Villechaize takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oh Villechaize is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitsugaya.
Villechaize throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hitsugaya's waist but Hitsugaya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villechaize off to one side. #KD2#
Hitsugaya lands a big right hand that sends Villechaize crashing to the mat! Hitsugaya stays standing though and waves Villechaize back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Villechaize misses with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp right that sends Villechaize to the canvas! Hitsugaya follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Hitsugaya!
Toshiro Hitsugaya was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: KIFC 87
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
Dixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitsugaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hitsugaya lands a jab.
Hitsugaya lands a lovely overhand right.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitsugaya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hitsugaya looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Dixon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dixon 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.
Dixon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsugaya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dixon in his tracks.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
No joy there for Hitsugaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dixon takes one to the chin there.
Hitsugaya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dixon has time to react.
Dixon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hitsugaya to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Dixon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hitsugaya throws a left and a right that both miss #TD2#
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Hitsugaya didn't expect that.
Hitsugaya is adopting a defensive guard.
Dixon is pushing down on Hitsugaya's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hitsugaya is fighting to maintain full guard but Dixon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dixon trying to control the action but Hitsugaya is working from the bottom.
Dixon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dixon uses his free foot to push down on Hitsugaya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T2##SUB2#
Dixon working for a submission but Hitsugaya is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitsugaya is squirming around, avoiding Dixon's attempts to control the action.
Hitsugaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dixon on the ground.
Hitsugaya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitsugaya is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dixon has taken his back. #SUB2#
Dixon is working for a rear naked choke. Hitsugaya is not defending it well and Dixon has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Hitsugaya refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Hitsugaya's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Willie Dixon!
A victorious Willie Dixon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 76
Date: Jun 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Voribiev feints and as Hitsugaya raises his hands in defense, Voribiev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Voribiev is standing up over Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya looks to escape but Voribiev dives into side control. #REVR#
Voribiev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Voribiev cracks Hitsugaya with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Voribiev prevents Hitsugaya from escaping the position.
Voribiev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hitsugaya takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya tries to improve position but can't.
Hitsugaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voribiev on the ground.
Voribiev scoring with punches from side control.
Hitsugaya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Voribiev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Voribiev prevents Hitsugaya from escaping the position.
Voribiev in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Voribiev blocks the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya's coaches at Elite Island Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Voribiev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T1#
Voribiev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya wants to get back to his feet but Voribiev drags him back down.
Hitsugaya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hitsugaya tries to get out of the position.
Voribiev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitsugaya keeps working.
Hitsugaya is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hitsugaya takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hitsugaya struggling a bit here.
Hitsugaya taking a bit of punishment here - Voribiev scoring with strikes. #T2#
Voribiev working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Voribiev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Oh Hitsugaya is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Voribiev trying to control the action but Hitsugaya is working from the bottom.
Hitsugaya seems to have got his legs back now.
Voribiev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hitsugaya to see if he's OK.
Voribiev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitsugaya keeps working.
Voribiev grinds an elbow into Hitsugaya's temple.
Voribiev scoring with punches from side control.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitsugaya is trying to control Voribiev's posture but Voribiev avoids it. #T3#
Voribiev taking a breather here.
Voribiev scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hitsugaya to see if he's OK.
Voribiev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hitsugaya down.
Voribiev working the ground and pound.
Hitsugaya regains half guard.
Hitsugaya punching from the bottom.
Voribiev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Voribiev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Voribiev there.
Voribiev lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hitsugaya! More strikes land and this one is all over! Voribiev jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Semen Voribiev!
After winning the bout, Semen Voribiev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 67
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Manu scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitsugaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manu doesn't seem bothered though.
Hitsugaya lands with a right hand.
Hitsugaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Manu is just out of range.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manu moves away.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitsugaya lands a really nice looking cross but Manu seems unphased.
Manu scores with a hook.
Manu lands an overhand right.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Manu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manu thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Hitsugaya finds it's target.
Hitsugaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Manu throws out the jab.
Manu lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitsugaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Manu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Manu misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.
A big left from Manu misses.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A jab from Hitsugaya misses.
Manu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu punishes Hitsugaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Manu moves away and avoids it.
Hitsugaya lands with a nice body punch.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hitsugaya lands with a cross.
Hitsugaya moves out of range of the strikes.
Manu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya misses the jab.#T2#
Manu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hitsugaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Manu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manu misses with a looping left.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya lands with a good body shot.
Manu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hitsugaya lands with a straight right. Manu didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Manu finds it's target.
Hitsugaya cracks Manu with an open hand slap.#T3#
Manu swings for the body but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a series of punches but Manu moves out of range.
A big left from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Hitsugaya does no damage.
Manu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hitsugaya slips under a jab from Manu.
Hitsugaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hitsugaya throws a combination that misses
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Manu slips the punch.
Manu missing with a left hand there. Hitsugaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hitsugaya jabs at Manu's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu throws a hook but Hitsugaya blocks it.#T4#
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Manu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitsugaya's head backwards.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya slips a jab from Manu.
Manu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Manu takes a swing at Hitsugaya's ribcage but misses.
Hitsugaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitsugaya feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Manus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A swing and a miss from Manu.
A big right from Hitsugaya misses.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manu throws a jab when Hitsugaya was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hitsugaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Toshiro Hitsugaya will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but Manu moved out of range.
Manu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Hitsugaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitsugaya looks to land a left hand but Manu moved out of range nicely.
Manu looks to land a left hand but Hitsugaya moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manu blocks a jab.
Manu throws out a counter right but Hitsugaya avoids it with no problem.
Hitsugaya connects with a right hand. Manu shakes it off.
Manu slips a straight right by Hitsugaya.
Manu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hitsugaya. Hitsugaya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Hitsugaya swings for the body but Manu moves out of range.
Manu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hitsugaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manu.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitsugaya moves out of range as Manu strikes.#T1#
Manu needs to keep his hands up - Hitsugaya had a free shot at his head there.
Manu connects with a single shot there.
Manu scores with a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manu slips under a jab.
Manu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manu. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Manu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manu manages to avoid it.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manu manages to avoid it.#T2#
Manu swings for the body but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Manu throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hitsugaya counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Manu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Jab from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Manu connects with a nice looking jab.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manu misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manu! But no joy.
Manu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
Manu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Manu lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Hitsugaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manu.
A little feinted left hand from Hitsugaya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hitsugaya throws a right hand that misses
and Manu counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitsugaya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut. Manu saw that one coming.
Manu takes a swing at Hitsugaya's ribcage but misses.
Manu cracks Hitsugaya with a good jab.
Hitsugaya throws a poor cross that misses
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manu moves out of range of the strikes.
Manu throws a hook to the side of Hitsugaya's head but Hitsugaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manu slips a straight right by Hitsugaya.
Manu misses with a looping right.
Manu cracks Hitsugaya with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hitsugaya throws a right hand that Manu ducks under and follows up with a left that Manu also avoids with ease.#T4#
Manu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manu throws a body punch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya throwing a counter right hand but Manu manages to avoid it.
Manu lands a slapping body shot.
Hitsugaya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hitsugaya cracks a nice hook into Manu's ribs.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hitsugaya defending well as Manu loads up on a big left hand.
Hitsugaya avoids the body shot from Manu.
Manu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitsugaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Manu.
Hitsugaya throws a big counter combination but Manu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Manu moves away and avoids it.
Hitsugaya misses with a left hand
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitsugaya moves forwards but Manu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hitsugaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitsugaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nicky Manu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Manu misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hitsugaya throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manu punishes Hitsugaya's body with a nice straight punch.
Manu misses with a straight right.
Hitsugaya ducks under a wild hook from Manu.
Manu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitsugaya.
Manu works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Manu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manu misses with an uppercut. Hitsugaya saw that one coming.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook. Manu ducked under it nicely.
Manu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manu.
Manu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manu connects with a crisp jab.
Manu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manu.#T1#
Hitsugaya misses with a series of wild punches.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitsugaya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manu has time to react.
Manu loads up on a big right hand but Hitsugaya slips the punch.
Hitsugaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manu.
Manu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hitsugaya throws a hook but Manu avoids it easily.
Hitsugaya connects with a looping right hand.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Manu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Manu misses with an uppercut
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manu.
Manu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Good exchange - Hitsugaya coming out on top.
Hitsugaya lunges at Manu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manu's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitsugaya's head backwards.
Hitsugaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manu.
Hitsugaya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya lands an overhand right.
Hitsugaya swings for the body but Manu moves out of range.
Manu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitsugaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manu misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya lands a really nice looking cross but Manu seems unphased.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
A big left from Hitsugaya misses.
Hitsugaya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Manu slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu slips under a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Manu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hitsugaya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Manu in his tracks.
Manu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Manu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Hitsugaya misses its intended target.
Hitsugaya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Manu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hitsugaya connects with a jab.
Manu misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu throws a body punch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the side of Manu's head but Manu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Manu misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya lands with a cross.
Hitsugaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manu.
A telegraphed right hand from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping left.
Hitsugaya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hitsugaya scores with a three punch combo!
Hitsugaya slips under a jab.
Manu lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Hitsugaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hitsugaya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Hitsugaya!
During a confident post fight interview, Toshiro Hitsugaya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Hitsugaya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Andolini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya throws a jab when Andolini was well out of range.
Andolini moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Donk. Hitsugaya catches Andolini right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Andolini has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andolini is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Andolini. #BC2#
Andolini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Andolini has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitsugaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Andolini's head.
Andolini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Andolini misses with a hook
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Andolini throws a sloppy body shot
and Hitsugaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Andolini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Andolini throws an overhand right that lands on Hitsugaya's shoulder, as Hitsugaya tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Andolini lands a jab to Hitsugaya's midsection.
Andolini is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hitsugaya rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice shot by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini throws a shot from downtown. Hitsugaya moves away and avoids it.
Andolini throws a big shot that misses.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Hitsugaya looks to land a left hand but Andolini moved out of range nicely.
Hitsugaya punishes Andolini's body with a nice straight punch.
Andolini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andolini lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andolini misses with a body shot.
Andolini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitsugaya.
Andolini misses with a body punch
letting Hitsugaya counter with a right hand.
Hitsugaya is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Andolini misses with a hook. Hitsugaya ducked under it nicely.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Andolini works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Hitsugaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from Andolini misses.
Andolini ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hitsugaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andolini counters with a nice uppercut.
Andolini moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Andolini cracks a nice hook into Hitsugaya's ribs.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight left.
Andolini works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Andolini stuns Hitsugaya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitsugaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hitsugaya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Andolini. #T3#
Hitsugaya loads up on a big right hand but Andolini slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andolini. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andolini digs a good hook to Hitsugaya's body.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Andolini throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Hitsugaya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
Andolini misses with an uppercut.
Andolini misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
Hitsugaya scores with a body shot.
Andolini misses with a hook. Hitsugaya ducked under it nicely.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
Andolini misses with a body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andolini moves out of range as Hitsugaya strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a right hand
and Andolini connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitsugaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Nice body punch from Andolini.
Andolini looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitsugaya is just out of range.
Hitsugaya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hitsugaya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya defending well as Andolini loads up on a big left hand.
Hitsugaya scores with a body shot.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Andolini lands a nice looking body shot.
Andolini lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hitsugaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andolini lands a nice hook to Hitsugaya's body. Hitsugaya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andolini lands a nice shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Viggo Andolini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hitsugaya misses with a double jab
and Andolini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andolini scores with a sloppy right hand. Hitsugaya should have avoided that one.
Hitsugaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Andolini.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
Andolini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Hitsugaya as he connects with a hook.
Andolini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andolini. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andolini throws an overhand right that lands on Hitsugaya's shoulder, as Hitsugaya tries to avoid the shot.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andolini manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hitsugaya. Beautiful body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hitsugaya. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Hitsugaya lands a slapping body shot.
Hitsugaya slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Hitsugaya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andolini throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitsugaya scores with a sloppy right hand. Andolini should have avoided that one.
Hitsugaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini digs a good hook to Hitsugaya's body.
Hitsugaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andolini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andolini walks into a left hand.
Andolini works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
Andolini throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Andolini swings widly with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Hitsugaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Andolini cracks a nice hook into Hitsugaya's ribs.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hitsugaya looks to land a combination. Andolini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andolini lands a body shot.
Andolini misses with a looping left.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
Hitsugaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini.
Andolini slips under a jab.
Viggo Andolini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andolini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitsugaya momentarily.
Andolini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hitsugaya slips a straight right by Andolini.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice strike.
Andolini jabs at Hitsugaya's body.
A punch lands to the side of Andolini 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Andolini misses with a body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Andolini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Andolini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andolini lands with a nice body punch.
Andolini swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andolini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hitsugaya misses.
Andolini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Andolini scores with a jab to the body.
Andolini scores with a hook to the body. Hitsugaya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andolini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andolini misses the body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Andolini blocks a jab.
Hitsugaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andolini.
Andolini moves out of range as Hitsugaya strikes.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Hitsugaya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a body punch but Andolini moves out of range.
Andolini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hitsugaya on the side of the head.
Viggo Andolini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitsugaya jabs Andolini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hitsugaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Andolini.
Andolini misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hitsugaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Andolini misses with a hook to the body
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andolini circles away quickly and effectively.
Andolini scores with a shot to the body.
Andolini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya moves away from the strike by Andolini.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andolini misses the jab.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Andolini throws a right hand that misses
and Hitsugaya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hitsugaya misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Toshiro Hitsugaya will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Andolini just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andolini lands with a good body shot.
Hitsugaya misses with the combination.
Andolini takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Andolini.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Andolini thuds a left hand into Hitsugaya's body.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andolini swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Hitsugaya misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Andolini misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hitsugaya throws a shot to the body.
Andolini throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andolini ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.#T1#
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Andolini.
A telegraphed right hand from Andolini misses the target.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andolini moves away.
Andolini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Andolini misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andolini doesn't seem bothered though.
Andolini waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitsugaya.
Nice shot by Hitsugaya.
A shot to the liver by Hitsugaya. Beautiful body shot.
Andolini misses with a straight right.
Andolini sizes up Hitsugaya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Andolini finds it's target.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hitsugaya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andolini. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya misses the shot to the body.
Andolini lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Andolini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oh Hitsugaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Andolini misses with a right hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Andolini thuds a left hand into Hitsugaya's body.
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but Andolini moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Andolini on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andolini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Andolini looks to land a right hand but Hitsugaya moved out of range.
Hitsugaya throwing a counter right hand but Andolini manages to avoid it.
Andolini avoids the body shot from Hitsugaya.
Andolini is looking to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Andolini. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andolini.
Andolini steps in with a hook that catches Hitsugaya right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Andolini follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hitsugaya looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viggo Andolini!
Viggo Andolini is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Bullard misses with a right hand
and Bullard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Bullard misses.
Bullard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitsugaya manages to avoid it.
Bullard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Bullard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hitsugaya circles away quickly and effectively.
Danga de danga de dang - Hitsugaya scores with a four punch combination!
Bullard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bullard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bullard.
Hitsugaya lands a glancing blow to the side of Bullard's head.
Bullard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bullard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hitsugaya at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitsugaya throws a jab when Bullard was well out of range.#TD#
Bullard shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hitsugaya is trying to defend but Bullard finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bullard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hitsugaya! #T1#
Bullard with good strikes from the mount here!
Bullard looking to finish Hitsugaya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hitsugaya!
Bullard blocks Hitsugaya's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bullard landing strikes from the mount.
Bullard is landing with some decent strikes but Hitsugaya is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bullard. What's that going to do exactly?
Hitsugaya stops Bullard from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hitsugaya wants to control but Bullard is having none of it.
Bullard trying to control but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Bullard is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hitsugaya to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hitsugaya shrugs it off.
Hitsugaya flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T2##SUB#
Bullard wants to finish this one by submission but Hitsugaya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bullard.
Hitsugaya is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitsugaya's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Hitsugaya throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hitsugaya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bullard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bullard trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hitsugaya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hitsugaya felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hitsugaya is bucking up trying to escape but Bullard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bullard takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB#
Bullard wants to finish this one by submission but Hitsugaya is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bullard.
Bullard trying to control but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
Hitsugaya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hitsugaya throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hitsugaya tries to hold on but Bullard pushes him away.
Bullard blocks Hitsugaya's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bullard with shots to the head and body - Hitsugaya looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bullard tries to control but Hitsugaya wriggling away.
Bullard fails to take his opponent's back. #T4#
Bullard unloading with bombs!
Hitsugaya is squirming around, avoiding Bullard's attempts to control the action.
Hitsugaya's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Bullard looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hitsugaya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hitsugaya is trying to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz Bullard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bullard moves out of range as Hitsugaya strikes.
A jab lands there for Hitsugaya.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitsugaya rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bullard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bullard lands with a hook. Hitsugaya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hitsugaya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab to the body.
Hitsugaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bullard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hitsugaya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hitsugaya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut.
Bullard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hitsugaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Bullard.
Bullard throws a hook to the side of Hitsugaya's head but Hitsugaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hitsugaya blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.#CL#
Bullard moves into the clinch.#T1#
Bullard swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bullard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullard fails to land the takedown.
Hitsugaya throws a body punch but Bullard moves out of range.
Bullard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hitsugaya might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bullard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab. Bullard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bullard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitsugaya lands with a good body shot.
Bullard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hitsugaya lands with an overhand left.#ROC2#Bullard is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya connects with a right hand. Bullard shakes it off.
Oh Bullard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bullard gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Hitsugaya gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bullard is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Hitsugaya!
Toshiro Hitsugaya is the new bantamweight champion!
Toshiro Hitsugaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 38
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hitsugaya lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King tries to clinch up but Hitsugaya circles away and keeps his distance.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
A little feinted left hand from Hitsugaya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King drops his hands momentarily and Hitsugaya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hitsugaya throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hitsugaya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King looks to land a combination but Hitsugaya avoids it well.
King throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Hitsugaya is rocked!
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!
King misses with a hook.#T1#
King lands with a shot to the body.
King misses with a hook
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hitsugaya lands with a hook. King tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King slips under a jab.
Hitsugaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King tries to clinch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the side of King's head but King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
King dodges the punch combination from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hitsugaya looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Hitsugaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King tries to clinch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Hitsugaya connects with a jab.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hitsugaya is looking to counter punch.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitsugaya moves away.
Hitsugaya dodges the punch combination from King.
Hitsugaya scores with a punch to the head.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Hitsugaya misses the jab.
Hitsugaya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
King clinches.
Hitsugaya is trying to break free.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries a body shot but Hitsugaya blocks it.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya prevents a body shot from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Hitsugaya controls the action.
King tries a body shot but Hitsugaya blocks it.
Hitsugaya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not.
King has Hitsugaya pressed against the cage, preventing Hitsugaya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitsugaya can't break the clinch.
Hitsugaya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch. #T4#
Hitsugaya throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and King counters by clinching up.
King misses with a body punch.
King lands a body shot in the clinch.
King misses with a body punch.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitsugaya blocks a body shot from King.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hitsugaya is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the cage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitsugaya's elbow. #BC#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Hitsugaya throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from Hitsugaya misses its intended target. #CL2#
King instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Hitsugaya controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshiro Hitsugaya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
King lands with a hook. Hitsugaya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
King throws a shot from downtown. Hitsugaya moves away and avoids it.
Hitsugaya throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hitsugaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King tries to clinch but Hitsugaya is having none of it.
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitsugaya.
A slow jab from Hitsugaya misses its intended target.
King defending well as Hitsugaya loads up on a big left hand.
Hitsugaya keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitsugaya lands the left hand.
Jeremy King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
King steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hitsugaya.
King slips under a jab.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya throws a big shot that misses.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
King blocks a jab.#CL2#
King has Hitsugaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Hitsugaya is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Hitsugaya is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
King works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Hitsugaya controls the action.
King misses with a body punch.
Hitsugaya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King tries a body shot but Hitsugaya blocks it. #BC#
Hitsugaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitsugaya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hitsugaya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#It looks like Jeremy King has been cut.
Hitsugaya lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
King has managed to clinch. #BC#
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King looks to land a combination but Hitsugaya avoids it well. #T2#
King's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hitsugaya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! King scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King throws a push kick but Hitsugaya slaps the foot to one side.
King looks to land a left hand but Hitsugaya moved out of range nicely.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hitsugaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitsugaya lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King is looking to clinch but Hitsugaya is avoiding it.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Hitsugaya avoids the body shot from King.
An attempted straight right counter from Hitsugaya misses the target.
Hitsugaya throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Hitsugaya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is winning the standup battle so far.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.#T3#
King throws a head kick that misses.
King is looking to clinch.
King connects with a right hand. Hitsugaya shakes it off.
Hitsugaya avoids a kick to the body.
A jab from King finds it's way through Hitsugaya's defenses.
Oh Hitsugaya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Hitsugaya seems to have got his legs back now.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hitsugaya.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
Hitsugaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hitsugaya lands a two punch combo.
Hitsugaya throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King wants to clinch but Hitsugaya slips to the side
and Hitsugaya counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitsugaya moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hitsugaya ducks under a wild hook from King.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
As King looks to move away, Hitsugaya throws a big counter combo but King just gets out of the way.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King throws a series of punches but Hitsugaya avoids them all with ease.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King moves to clinch but Hitsugaya breaks away
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitsugaya connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
King steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitsugaya.
King jabs Hitsugaya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
King misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hitsugaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toshiro Hitsugaya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy King's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
King tries to clinch up but Hitsugaya circles away and keeps his distance.
Hitsugaya scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hitsugaya swings away with a body shot that misses
letting King counter with a right hand. #CL2#
King clinches.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Hitsugaya controls the action.
Hitsugaya is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Hitsugaya.
A short right from Hitsugaya on the inside.
A short right from Hitsugaya on the inside.
King tries to throw a body punch but Hitsugaya avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
Hitsugaya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to throw a body punch but Hitsugaya avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Hitsugaya controls the action.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King trying to stall but Hitsugaya improves his position. #T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitsugaya lands a right hand.
Hitsugaya is trying to break free.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hitsugaya's efforts to push away.
Hitsugaya lands an uppercut.
Jeremy King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King tries to throw a body punch but Hitsugaya avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Hitsugaya controls the action.
Hitsugaya prevents a body shot from King.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitsugaya leaning against his opponent.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hitsugaya has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Jeremy King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitsugaya prevents a body shot from King. #BC#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.
King ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him away.
Hitsugaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook #CL2#
and King counters by moving into the clinch.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Hitsugaya controls the action.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Hitsugaya has double underhooks.
Hitsugaya working hard to break the clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitsugaya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning King up against the cage.#BC#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch. #T3#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitsugaya throws out the jab.
Hitsugaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Hitsugaya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitsugaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
King misses the shot to the body.
Hitsugaya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck King on the side of the head.
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
Hitsugaya lands with a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
King dips to his left and cracks Hitsugaya with an uppercut!
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight right hand.
King staying out of range there.
King tries to counter by closing the distance.
King is looking to clinch.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hitsugaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King wants to counter with a clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him away.
Hitsugaya throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hitsugaya! #CL2#
King rushes Hitsugaya and presses him up against the cage.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hitsugaya's elbow.
King misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toshiro Hitsugaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitsugaya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Hitsugaya!
Toshiro Hitsugaya seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jeremy King stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hail to the King, baby! Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and I would thank my sponsor here but I don't have one.'.

Event: KIFC 25
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Nice jab there from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hitsugaya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Manu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Manu misses with a left hand
and Hitsugaya counters with a nice uppercut.
Manu ducks right into an uppercut from Hitsugaya.
Manu connects with a body shot that sends Hitsugaya's belly button to the back.
Hitsugaya throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitsugaya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Manu.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hitsugaya finds it's way through Manu's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu throws a hook but Hitsugaya avoids it easily.#CL#
Manu closes the distance and clinches.
Hitsugaya is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hitsugaya blocking some punches.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hitsugaya is trying to break free.
Hitsugaya working hard to break the clinch.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Hitsugaya. #T1#
Manu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hitsugaya is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Hitsugaya working aggressively here.
Manu throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left lands for Hitsugaya.
Manu throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manu slips under a jab.
Manu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitsugaya slips under a jab from Manu.
Some wild striking there from Hitsugaya.
Manu takes one to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hitsugaya defending well as Manu loads up on a big left hand.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manu is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Manu has managed to clinch. #T2##BC2#
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hitsugaya throws a looping overhand right but Manu ducks down to avoid it.
Manu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitsugaya scores with a punch to the head.
Manu connects with a right hand. Hitsugaya shakes it off.#ROC#Hitsugaya is rocked!
Manu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitsugaya.
Manu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitsugaya circles away.
Despite the aggression on Hitsugaya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hitsugaya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manu on the side of the head.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manu.
Manu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Manu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manu thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Hitsugaya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hitsugaya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manu manages to avoid it.
Hitsugaya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hitsugaya's head backwards.
Manu misses the body punch
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hitsugaya.#T3#
Hitsugaya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Manu.
Hitsugaya misses with a left hand
and Manu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitsugaya misses with a body shot.
Hitsugaya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manu.
Nice uppercut lands for Hitsugaya. That snapped Manu's head back. #CL#
Manu instigates a clinch.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Hitsugaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Manu.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hitsugaya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hitsugaya is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manu keeps control of Hitsugaya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitsugaya. #T4##BC2#
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Hitsugaya tries to keep at a distance but Manu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitsugaya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitsugaya blocks an uppercut.
Manu throws a punch but it's blocked by Hitsugaya. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Manu rushes Hitsugaya and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Manu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Manu tries to work over Hitsugaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hitsugaya misses with some punches.
Hitsugaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manu has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Toshiro Hitsugaya will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hitsugaya throws a series of strikes that have Manu backpedaling.
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Manu moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Manu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Manu clinches. #BC2#
Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch.
Manu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hitsugaya momentarily.
Manu throws a shot from downtown. Hitsugaya moves away and avoids it.
Manu wants to clinch.
Hitsugaya lands a jab.
Manu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Manu moves into range and clinches up with Hitsugaya.
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!
Hitsugaya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitsugaya wants to break the clinch but can't. #T1##BC2#
Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch.
Manu looks to clinch
and Hitsugaya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hitsugaya throws out a loose jab but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hitsugaya connects with a body shot that sends Manu's belly button to the back.
Manu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hitsugaya misses with a few strikes there.
Hitsugaya throws out a powerful jab.
Manu tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
Hitsugaya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hitsugaya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manu on the side of the head.
Hitsugaya throws a hook but Manu avoids it easily.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Hitsugaya.
No joy there for Hitsugaya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Manu misses the shot to the body.
Hitsugaya slips a straight right by Manu.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Manu has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Hitsugaya avoiding damage.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Hitsugaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manu throws a shot from downtown. Hitsugaya moves away and avoids it.
Manu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hitsugaya misses with a looping right.
Manu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hitsugaya manages to circle out of the way.
Nicky Manu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Manu darts in and clinches Hitsugaya up against the cage.
Manu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hitsugaya's efforts to push away.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Manu throws a head punch that misses.
Hitsugaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hitsugaya tries to break free but Manu pushes him back against the cage.
Hitsugaya can't break the clinch. #T3#
Manu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Manu misses with the head strike.
Manu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hitsugaya has had enough of the clinch but Manu keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Hitsugaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitsugaya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manu.
Manu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Manu.
Manu throws a hook but Hitsugaya blocks it.
Hitsugaya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Manu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya throws a lazy right hand but Manu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Manu clinches up against the cage.
Hitsugaya prevents a body shot from Manu. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Manu fails to land.
Hitsugaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Hitsugaya manages to break the clinch.
Manu loads up on a big right hand but Hitsugaya slips the punch.
Manu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hitsugaya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manu tries to counter by clinching up but Hitsugaya breaks away and moves out of range.
Hitsugaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Manu circles away quickly and effectively.
Manu throws a jab but it's blocked by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitsugaya looks to throw the jab but Manu is out of range.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitsugaya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manu tries to clinch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Manu throws out a loose jab but Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu tries to move into range but Hitsugaya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is 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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Manu slips a jab from Hitsugaya.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya lands a lovely overhand right.
Manu moves in looking to clinch but Hitsugaya pushes him off.
Hitsugaya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hitsugaya missing with a left hand there. Manu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Manu.
Manu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.
Manu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hitsugaya takes a swing at Manu's ribcage but misses.
Manu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitsugaya throws out a counter right but Manu avoids it with no problem.
Manu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manu tries to move into range but Hitsugaya moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Manu staying out of range there.
Hitsugaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manu tries to clinch up.#T1#
Hitsugaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but Manu moved out of range.
Hitsugaya throws the left hand but Manu avoids the punch easily.
Hitsugaya misses with a wild body shot.
Hitsugaya looks to throw the jab but Manu is out of range.
Manu tries to clinch there but Hitsugaya circles away.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hitsugaya paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Manu closes the distance and clinches.
Manu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manu misses with a punch on the inside.
Hitsugaya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya is trying to break the clinch but Manu is controlling him.
Manu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hitsugaya working aggressively here.
Manu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Hitsugaya blocks an uppercut.
Hitsugaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manu working aggressively here.
Manu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitsugaya backwards. #BC2#
Hitsugaya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hitsugaya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Manu misses.
Hitsugaya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manu on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitsugaya jabs at Manu's body.
Hitsugaya lands a glancing blow to the side of Manu's head.#CL#
Manu clinches up with Hitsugaya and pushes him back against the cage.
Hitsugaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manu lands with a short shot to the head.
Hitsugaya wants to get back to striking at distance but Manu won't allow it.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch. #T3#
Manu doesn't manage to clinch there - Hitsugaya circles away.
Manu throws a jab when Hitsugaya was well out of range.
Hitsugaya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Manu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitsugaya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Hitsugaya misses its intended target.
Hitsugaya connects with a single shot there.
Manu moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
Toshiro Hitsugaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Hitsugaya lands.
A punch combination from Hitsugaya misses. #CL#
Manu closes the distance and clinches.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu has a couple of punches blocked by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya blocking some punches. #T4#
Hitsugaya is trying to push Manu away but Manu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hitsugaya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hitsugaya.
Manu working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manu. #BC2#
Hitsugaya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manu ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya scores with the left hand. Manu knows he should have avoided that one.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manu misses with a straight left.
Manu tries to clinch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya is looking for the big counter here.
Manu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitsugaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Manu's head.
A lazy left from Hitsugaya finds it's target.

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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshiro Hitsugaya!
Toshiro Hitsugaya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KIFC 19
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1#
Hitsugaya misses with an uppercut.
Hitsugaya cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.#CL#
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks from the clinch.
Hitsugaya swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Taylor clinches.
Hitsugaya stalling against the cage.
Hitsugaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Hitsugaya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitsugaya's corner calls for a 1-2. Hitsugaya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor keeps control of Hitsugaya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hitsugaya is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight left.
Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hitsugaya manages to circle out of the way.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Hitsugaya keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Hitsugaya misses.
Hitsugaya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a body shot. #CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitsugaya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hitsugaya's coach down at PhoQus Island Training 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.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hitsugaya to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor keeps control of Hitsugaya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hitsugaya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Hitsugaya.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitsugaya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hitsugaya just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Taylor jumps guard. #SUB#
Hitsugaya stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Taylor has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Hitsugaya manages to get his head free but now Taylor has transitioned to an armbar! Hitsugaya grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Taylor! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colby Taylor!
Colby Taylor retains his bantamweight title!

Event: KIFC 14
Date: Feb 19, 2023

#R1#
Hitsugaya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Hitsugaya finds it's target.
Man gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya jabs Man to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hitsugaya lands a jab to Man's midsection.
Hitsugaya lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitsugaya throws a one two combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Man.
Hitsugaya connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Man momentarily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hitsugaya!
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Hitsugaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hitsugaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Man.
Hitsugaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by Hitsugaya. Beautiful body shot.
Man takes one to the chin there.
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hitsugaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#Man is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitsugaya with a hook.
Oh Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Hitsugaya lands.
Hitsugaya lands a slapping body shot.
Man seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Man has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hitsugaya finds it's way round the side to connect with Man's head.
Hitsugaya lands with a good body shot.
Man takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hitsugaya stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Man with a poor takedown
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Man closes the distance and clinches up with Hitsugaya, looking for a takedown. Man pushes Hitsugaya against the cage but Hitsugaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hitsugaya.
Man tries for a takedown but Hitsugaya circles away easily
and Man takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Man is breathing heavily.
Man with a poor takedown
and Hitsugaya counters with a straight right hand.
Man looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD2#
Hitsugaya drops Man with a beautiful combination! Man stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hitsugaya is looking for the KO!
Hitsugaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Hitsugaya connects with a body shot.
Man with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hitsugaya to score with a decent uppercut.
Hitsugaya lands a nice hook to Man's body. Man takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hitsugaya is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Man had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hitsugaya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#KD2#
Hitsugaya cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Hitsugaya has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Man to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya drops Man with a big left hand! Man is injured, injured bad! Hitsugaya jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Hitsugaya!
After winning the bout, Toshiro Hitsugaya thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 8
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Hitsugaya's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ahmeti under the eye.
Hitsugaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmeti.
Ahmeti really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ahmeti misses the jab.#CL#
Ahmeti clinches. #BC2#
Hitsugaya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hitsugaya avoids the body shot from Ahmeti.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahmeti. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahmeti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahmeti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hitsugaya lunges at Ahmeti with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahmeti's hand. #ROC2#Ahmeti is rocked!
Hitsugaya drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ahmeti right on the button. Ahmeti goes down! Hitsugaya follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Hitsugaya gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshiro Hitsugaya!

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