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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Choake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Choake has chosen Hans Zimmer - The Kraken as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
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183 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jermaine Choake!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choake throws out the jab.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatsuhiko Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a head kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to land a leg kick but Choake is out of range.
Choake throws a big shot that misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Tatsuhiko Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a head kick. Choake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to slow Choake down by chopping away at his legs.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a looping left.
Choake instigates a clinch.
Tatsuhiko Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Choake uses from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping full guard, as Choake tries to pass.
Choake postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuhiko Jr has momentary wrist control but Choake slips an elbow through the middle.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choake trying to control but Tatsuhiko Jr is working from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choake keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is really struggling to control Choake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr passes to side control.
Choake sneaks back into half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Choake actively working from the bottom here.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control from Choake's half guard. Choake has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Choake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatsuhiko Jr is in close to Choake's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Choake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatsuhiko Jr is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choake keeping moving, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from controlling successfully.
Choake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr won't allow Choake to sweep him here.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to pass the guard but Choake is keeping the position.
Choake is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choake working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tatsuhiko Jr has passed into half guard!
Tatsuhiko Jr drops an elbow to the side of Choake's head.
Choake gets back to full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatsuhiko Jr is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control from the top but Choake keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Choake takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a low kick.
Choake closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Choake can't fight it off and eventually Tatsuhiko Jr manages to take the fight to the floor. Choake looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Choake looking for a sweep. Not yet Choake, not yet.
Choake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choake lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choake trying to control the position here.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control from the top but Choake keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks Choake with a solid left hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Choake seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tatsuhiko Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Choake trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr passes Choake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Choake flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control from half guard but Choake is working away.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Choake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tatsuhiko Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Choake's head.
Tatsuhiko Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Choake is refusing to be controlled, as Tatsuhiko Jr sits in half guard.
Choake makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Choake.
Choake keeping moving, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to advance position but Choake has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Choake lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Choake lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Choake throwing strikes but Tatsuhiko Jr bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Choake keeping moving, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from controlling successfully.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choake looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tatsuhiko Jr is one step ahead there.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but Choake is working from the bottom.
Choake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatsuhiko Jr defends it easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Choake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr working some strikes from top position.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Choake's brow.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing strikes from guard but Choake blocks nicely.
Choake controls Tatsuhiko Jr momentarily but Tatsuhiko Jr frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Choake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Choake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Choake.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Choake's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Choake keeping moving, preventing Tatsuhiko Jr from controlling successfully.
Choake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatsuhiko Jr defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Choake at a distance.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Choake is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choake. Tatsuhiko Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tatsuhiko Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Choake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Choake has his takedown stuffed
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a head kick. That will keep Choake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Choake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tatsuhiko Jr moves away.
A big left from Choake misses.
Tatsuhiko Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Choake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatsuhiko Jr manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr defending well as Choake loads up on a big left hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to wear down Choake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a leg kick but Choake sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Choake enables Tatsuhiko Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Choake manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control from the top but Choake keeps moving.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tatsuhiko Jr passes into half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control but Choake is keeping him busy.
Choake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr passes to side control.
Choake is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tatsuhiko Jr off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choake misses with punches from the back.
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!
Choake doesn't have the hooks in and Tatsuhiko Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tatsuhiko Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Choake is looking for a triangle but Tatsuhiko Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Choake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatsuhiko Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Choake is keeping the position for now.
Choake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tatsuhiko Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tatsuhiko Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Choake has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Choake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Choake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tatsuhiko Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tatsuhiko Jr is pushing down on Choake's leg trying to pass to half guard. Choake is fighting to maintain full guard but Tatsuhiko Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Choake is refusing to be controlled, as Tatsuhiko Jr sits in half guard.
Choake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatsuhiko Jr is working away from the top position though.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Choake knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choake actively working from the bottom here.
Tatsuhiko Jr is thwarting Choake's attempts to control the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control from half guard but Choake is working away.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tatsuhiko Jr lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choake is looking for a sweep. Tatsuhiko Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jermaine Choake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass to full mount but Choake defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tatsuhiko Jr, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
A victorious Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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hype
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pop
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