PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tatsuhiko Jr
vs
Yang

178 cm
28
183 lbs
22 - 14 - 0

178 cm
30
193 lbs
20 - 24 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Syndicate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 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 20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Yang!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yang.
Yang thows a body shot but no joy.
Yang loads up on a big right hand but Tatsuhiko Jr slips the punch.

Tatsuhiko Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Yang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tatsuhiko Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Yang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr passes Yang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Yang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yang is looking to improve his position.
Tatsuhiko Jr is taking a breather. Yang says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Yang looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang won't allow Tatsuhiko Jr to pass to mount.

Yang looking for submissions off his back.
Tatsuhiko Jr works his way into side control.
Yang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yang is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position but Yang is working away.
Yang is trying to control Tatsuhiko Jr's posture but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang is looking for a sweep.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control but Yang is keeping him busy.
Yang seems a little lost for a moment, as Tatsuhiko Jr dominates the positioning.
Yang is looking to reverse the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yang keeps working.
Yang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tatsuhiko Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yang.
Yang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to improve his position but Yang is controlling well.
Yang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to maintain the position but Yang is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yang.
Yang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatsuhiko Jr's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatsuhiko Jr is concentrating on defense, preventing Yang from advancing position.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatsuhiko Jr's head.
Yang throwing shots but Tatsuhiko Jr is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tatsuhiko Jr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yang with a nice head shot there.
Yang is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr has wrist control.

Tatsuhiko Jr has his foot on Yang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yang works his way back into a safe position though.
Yang passes into half guard.
Yang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to control Yang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatsuhiko Jr avoid being mounted?
Yang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tatsuhiko Jr's head.
Yang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yang postures up in Tatsuhiko Jr's guard and throws a big left but Tatsuhiko Jr blocks it.
Yang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yang throwing strikes from guard but Tatsuhiko Jr blocks nicely.
Yang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tatsuhiko Jr has Yang pulled in close to control his posture.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yang postures up in Tatsuhiko Jr's guard and throws a big left but Tatsuhiko Jr blocks it.
Yang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Richie Yang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yang swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tatsuhiko Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr dodges the punch combination from Yang.
Richie Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yang is looking to clinch.
Yang takes a swing at Tatsuhiko Jr's ribcage but misses.
Yang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatsuhiko Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yang's calf.
Some wild striking there from Yang.
Yang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yang is looking to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is avoiding it.
Good work by Yang as he checks the leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr with a jab.
Yang is looking to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr is avoiding it.

Tatsuhiko Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yang tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tatsuhiko Jr is in Yang's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yang's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang keeping full guard, as Tatsuhiko Jr tries to pass.

Yang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control from half guard but Yang is working away.
Yang tries to roll over but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps him under control.

Yang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Tatsuhiko Jr seems content to control.
Yang is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang tries to roll over but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps him under control.
Tatsuhiko Jr drops an elbow to the side of Yang's head.
Yang taking some punishment here, with Tatsuhiko Jr in his half guard.

Yang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Yang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Yang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatsuhiko Jr pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Nice strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr there.
Tatsuhiko Jr slows the pace down in half guard.

Yang looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is pressing down on Yang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yang is holding on for now.
Yang wants to get back to full guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Yang is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Yang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Yang actively working from the bottom here.
Tatsuhiko Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr there.
Yang wants to improve his position but Tatsuhiko Jr is controlling well.

Yang with the active half guard here but Tatsuhiko Jr passes nicely into side control.
Yang is trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yang is not content to let Tatsuhiko Jr control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Tatsuhiko Jr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yang just misses with a punch to the body.
Yang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yang lands a right hook to the body.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Richie Yang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a nice looking body kick.
Yang lands a jab to Tatsuhiko Jr's midsection.
Nice jab there from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Tatsuhiko Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yang tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yang swings for the body but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.
Yang swings for the body but Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range.
Yang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a jab to Yang's midsection.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a right hand. Yang shakes it off.
Tatsuhiko Jr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Yang.
Tatsuhiko Jr swings for the body but Yang moves out of range.
Tatsuhiko Jr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tatsuhiko Jr rather than just go for the knockout.
Yang lands an overhand right.
Tatsuhiko Jr missing with a left hand there. Yang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks Yang with an open hand slap.
Yang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatsuhiko Jr is just out of range.
Tatsuhiko Jr jabs at Yang's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Yang throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yang tries to clinch there but Tatsuhiko Jr circles away.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Yang moves into the clinch successfully.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a shoulder strike.

Tatsuhiko Jr manages to break the clinch.
Yang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tatsuhiko Jr lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yang feints a jab promting Tatsuhiko Jr to slip. Yang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tatsuhiko Jr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has been cut.
That kick from Tatsuhiko Jr tenderised Yang's leg. Yang is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yang misses with the combination.
Tatsuhiko Jr lets loose with a powerful body kick. Yang will feel that in the morning.
Yang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yang looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatsuhiko Jr is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Yang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richie Yang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tatsuhiko Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Yang.
Tatsuhiko Jr scores with a leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a leg kick. Yang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tatsuhiko Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tatsuhiko Jr connects with a right hand. Yang shakes it off.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yang. Tatsuhiko Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.

Tatsuhiko Jr is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yang's half guard.

Yang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatsuhiko Jr pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tatsuhiko Jr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tatsuhiko Jr is thwarting Yang's attempts to control the position.

Yang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatsuhiko Jr pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to advance position but Yang won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tatsuhiko Jr 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
A very excited looking Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.