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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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183 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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170 cm
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185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 2 - 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shawn MacArthur!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacArthur counters with an outside leg kick.
Tatsuhiko Jr closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
MacArthur tries to bench press Tatsuhiko Jr off him but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps the position.
MacArthur is trying to control Tatsuhiko Jr's posture but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it.
MacArthur is looking for a sweep.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries for a kimura but MacArthur is defending well.
MacArthur struggling a bit here.
Tatsuhiko Jr grinds an elbow into MacArthur's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks MacArthur with a big right hand but MacArthur just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
What's MacArthur going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tatsuhiko Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
MacArthur is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
MacArthur is not content to let Tatsuhiko Jr control the position.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the strikes but MacArthur uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control. MacArthur wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
MacArthur wants to control but Tatsuhiko Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
MacArthur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tatsuhiko Jr kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tatsuhiko Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tatsuhiko Jr is working away from the top position though.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Shawn MacArthur wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tatsuhiko Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tatsuhiko Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.
Tatsuhiko Jr postures up in MacArthur's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur blocks it.
MacArthur working a defensive guard here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but MacArthur has wrist control.
MacArthur working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Shawn MacArthur.
Nice takedown defense from MacArthur. No joy for Tatsuhiko Jr on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacArthur.
Tatsuhiko Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacArthur is fending him off so far but Tatsuhiko Jr persists. Nope, MacArthur circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a leg kick
enabling MacArthur to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a body kick.
MacArthur wants to clinch up but Tatsuhiko Jr keeps it at a distance.
MacArthur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatsuhiko Jr's waist but Tatsuhiko Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacArthur off to one side.
A clash of legs there as MacArthur blocks the low kick.
MacArthur thumps Tatsuhiko Jr with a low kick.
MacArthur lands a jab.
MacArthur throws a series of punches but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids them all with ease.
A big left from MacArthur misses.
MacArthur has a takedown stuffed.
MacArthur gets caught flat footed, as Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
MacArthur looks gassed!
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur working for a submission but Tatsuhiko Jr is keeping him at bay.
Tatsuhiko Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacArthur misses with a head shot.
Tatsuhiko Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for MacArthur on the ground.
MacArthur swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Tatsuhiko Jr is now in MacArthur's guard. A big mistake from MacArthur there, giving up the dominant position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
MacArthur misses with a few strikes there.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to take a breather but MacArthur is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to pass the guard but MacArthur defending well.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control from half guard but MacArthur is working away.
MacArthur is trying to control but can't.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to pass the guard but MacArthur defending well.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tatsuhiko Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacArthur circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for MacArthur!
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling the pace for now.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but MacArthur is having none of it.
Tatsuhiko Jr breaks from MacArthur's wrist control and lands an elbow.
MacArthur is working to get back to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the ground and pound effectively.
MacArthur wants to hold on but Tatsuhiko Jr pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur tries to reverse the position but Tatsuhiko Jr maintains control.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to control the pace but MacArthur is squirming around nicely.
MacArthur is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to control but MacArthur wriggling away.
MacArthur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
MacArthur wants to control but Tatsuhiko Jr passes into side.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the ground and pound.
Tatsuhiko Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tatsuhiko Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr cracks MacArthur with a big right hand but MacArthur just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
MacArthur is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tatsuhiko Jr off and has taken his back!
Tatsuhiko Jr avoids the strikes from MacArthur.
MacArthur is hanging on to Tatsuhiko Jr's back as he tries to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur doesn't have the hooks in and Tatsuhiko Jr manages to turn into his guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but MacArthur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MacArthur working a defensive guard here.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but MacArthur is retaining full guard.
MacArthur throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur wants to stand but Tatsuhiko Jr is controlling the position.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tatsuhiko Jr pushes down on MacArthur's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
MacArthur tries to lock up and control but Tatsuhiko Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacArthur sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to pass the guard but MacArthur is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tatsuhiko Jr is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tatsuhiko Jr working over MacArthur with some ground and pound. MacArthur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Tatsuhiko Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by MacArthur which made him look bad.
MacArthur moves in looking to clinch but Tatsuhiko Jr pushes him off.
Tatsuhiko Jr stuffs the takedown.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but MacArthur sprawls well. He's pushed Tatsuhiko Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick from MacArthur misses.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries to land a front kick but MacArthur steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by MacArthur.
MacArthur shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tatsuhiko Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
MacArthur has gone for a leg lock! Tatsuhiko Jr slips out almost immediately though and dives into MacArthur's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr stands and throws MacArthur's legs to the side, diving into side control.
MacArthur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tatsuhiko Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tatsuhiko Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing strikes.
MacArthur isn't going anywhere.
MacArthur wants to control but Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.
Tatsuhiko Jr slows the pace down.
MacArthur gets back to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr prevents MacArthur from improving his position.
MacArthur actively working from the bottom here.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
MacArthur trying to control but Tatsuhiko Jr postures up.
MacArthur is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tatsuhiko Jr pulls his head out easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr working over MacArthur with some ground and pound. MacArthur looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tatsuhiko Jr works his foot free and advances to mount.
MacArthur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force MacArthur to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so MacArthur shrugs it off.
Tatsuhiko Jr dominating with strikes here.
Tatsuhiko Jr sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacArthur tries to reverse the position but Tatsuhiko Jr maintains control.
MacArthur is squirming around, avoiding Tatsuhiko Jr's attempts to control the action.
MacArthur gets back to half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr moves nicely into side control.
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the action but MacArthur is working from the bottom.
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.
Tatsuhiko Jr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatsuhiko Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr wasn't doing enough on the ground.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tatsuhiko Jr sprawls well. Tatsuhiko Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacArthur gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawn MacArthur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tatsuhiko Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. MacArthur sprawls well initially but Tatsuhiko Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
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FIGHT
RATING
77% |
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