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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Nitschke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatsuhiko Jr has chosen EYE OF THE TIGER as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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184 lbs
22 - 14 - 1 |
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178 cm
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183 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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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
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Damian Nitschke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Nitschke.
Nitschke misses with a lunging right hand
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nitschke scores with a jab. Tatsuhiko Jr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes one to the chin there.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips under a jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Damian Nitschke has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nitschke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatsuhiko Jr throws out the jab.
Nitschke misses with a looping right.
Nitschke keeps the fight on the outside.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tatsuhiko Jr moves out of range as Nitschke strikes.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke dodges the punch combination from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Nitschke defending well as Tatsuhiko Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Nitschke avoids the head kick by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Nitschke misses with an uppercut.
Nitschke lands with a cross.
Tatsuhiko Jr takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr has been cut.
Tatsuhiko Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Nitschke throws a jab but it's blocked by Tatsuhiko Jr.
Donk. Nitschke catches Tatsuhiko Jr right on the button with a cross.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Nitschke moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke misses with a straight right.
Tatsuhiko Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nitschke misses with a hook.
Tatsuhiko Jr blocks a jab.
Nitschke throws a hook but Tatsuhiko Jr avoids it easily.
No joy there for Tatsuhiko Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tatsuhiko Jr defending well as Nitschke loads up on a big left hand.
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 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a straight right by Nitschke.
Tatsuhiko Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tatsuhiko Jr swings widly with a right hand
and Nitschke counters with a shoot takedown. Tatsuhiko Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Nitschke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to stand but Nitschke is controlling the position.
Nitschke throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Nitschke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tatsuhiko Jr is pulling down on Nitschke's head to control his posture.
Nitschke trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatsuhiko Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nitschke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tatsuhiko Jr is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nitschke preventing the sweep.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to keep Nitschke in close.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tatsuhiko Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nitschke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a straight right by Nitschke.
Nitschke thuds his right hand into Tatsuhiko Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tatsuhiko Jr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tatsuhiko Jr ducks under a wild hook from Nitschke.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a double jab.
Tatsuhiko Jr shoots in for a takedown but Nitschke shows good takedown defense.
Nitschke connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nitschke misses with an uppercut
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nitschke looks to throw the jab but Tatsuhiko Jr is out of range.
Nitschke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatsuhiko Jr stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Nitschke dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from Nitschke.
Nitschke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nitschke swings widly with a right hand
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a big head kick but Nitschke shrugs it off.
Tatsuhiko Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nitschke throws a hook to the side of Tatsuhiko Jr's head but Tatsuhiko Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nitschke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tatsuhiko Jr manages to avoid it.
Tatsuhiko Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nitschke back to the cage. Tatsuhiko Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nitschke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Jab by Nitschke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Nitschke misses.
Jab from Tatsuhiko Jr.
Damian Nitschke's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nitschke misses with a looping right.
Tatsuhiko Jr misses with a looping right.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a jab from Nitschke.
Nitschke slips under a jab.
Nitschke digs a good hook to Tatsuhiko Jr's body.
Tatsuhiko Jr slips a jab from Nitschke.
Nitschke listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tatsuhiko Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nitschke defends it easily.
Nitschke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nitschke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tatsuhiko Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tatsuhiko Jr is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Nitschke presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to pull guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling Nitschke's posture.
Nitschke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nitschke is looking to work some ground and pound but Tatsuhiko Jr has wrist control.
Tatsuhiko Jr wants to sweep here but Nitschke controlling him for the moment.
Nitschke distracts Tatsuhiko Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tatsuhiko Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nitschke.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Nitschke has passed into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nitschke is nestled in close to Tatsuhiko Jr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nitschke wants to control but Tatsuhiko Jr is keeping him busy.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to control but can't.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nitschke connects with a nice short shot to Tatsuhiko Jr's temple.
Tatsuhiko Jr controlling the position well.
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nitschke.
Tatsuhiko Jr is trying to stand back up but Nitschke is controlling him
Nitschke throwing shots but Tatsuhiko Jr is blocking nicely.
Tatsuhiko Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nitschke.
Nitschke has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tatsuhiko Jr is looking to control Nitschke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatsuhiko Jr avoid being mounted?
Tatsuhiko Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nitschke.
Nitschke lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr manages to get to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatsuhiko Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tatsuhiko Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tatsuhiko Jr is on top in guard.
Nitschke working for a triangle but Tatsuhiko Jr defends it easily.
Tatsuhiko Jr landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tatsuhiko Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nitschke has momentary wrist control but Tatsuhiko Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Damian Nitschke will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tatsuhiko Jr has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nitschke finds it's way round the side to connect with Tatsuhiko Jr's head.
Nitschke misses with an uppercut
and Tatsuhiko Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Nitschke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nitschke closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tatsuhiko Jr's guard.
Tatsuhiko Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nitschke's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nitschke has momentary wrist control but Tatsuhiko Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Damian Nitschke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatsuhiko Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nitschke's head.
Nitschke is rocked!
Tatsuhiko Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Nitschke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oh Nitschke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tatsuhiko Jr advances position into side control!
Nitschke seems to have got his legs back now.
Nitschke stops Tatsuhiko Jr from passing to mount.
Nitschke taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nitschke is not content to let Tatsuhiko Jr control the position.
Nitschke is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatsuhiko Jr is working to tighten is grip on Nitschke's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Nitschke has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tatsuhiko Jr is really squeezing tight and eventually Nitschke passes out! Tatsuhiko Jr breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr!
A pretty intense looking Akihito Tatsuhiko Jr took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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