Luke Littler, the 18-year-old PDC World Champion nicknamed “The Nuke,” electrified the Gliwice crowd at the Poland Darts Masters 2025 on July 5, hitting two spectacular 170 checkouts—known as “The Big Fish”—in a single night during his quarter-final and semi-final matches, per *dartsnews.com* and *Sky Sports*. Despite failing to defend his 2024 title, Littler’s performance showcased his flair, though he fell 7-3 to Stephen Bunting in the semi-finals, per *Warrington Guardian*.
– **Quarter-Final vs. Nathan Aspinall**: Leading 4-2, Littler nailed his first 170 checkout (treble 20, treble 20, bullseye) to move one leg from victory, celebrating with his trademark “reeling in the big fish” gesture, per *dartsnews.com*. He clinched the match 6-3, ending a two-match losing streak against “The Asp,” per @OfficialPDC. The crowd erupted, with @OfficialPDC posting, “LITTLER REELS IN THE BIG FISH! It was almost inevitable!” (@OfficialPDC, July 5, 2025).
– **Semi-Final vs. Stephen Bunting**: Trailing 6-3, Littler responded to Bunting’s missed match darts with a second 170 checkout, though his celebration was subdued given the scoreline, per *dartsnews.de*. Despite the highlight, Bunting’s dominant form secured a 7-3 win, advancing to the final, where he lost 8-7 to Gerwyn Price, per *Sky Sports*.
**Where to Watch**: Video highlights of both 170 checkouts are available on the PDC’s official website (pdc.tv) and social media channels, including X (@OfficialPDC, July 5, 2025), with commentary from ITV Sport, per *Sky Sports*. The PDC’s YouTube channel also features the clips, captioned, “TWO 170s IN ONE NIGHT!” Fans can access the full match replays via PDC’s streaming service, requiring a subscription, per *dartsnews.com*.
**Context**: Littler’s 2025 season has been stellar, with wins in the PDC World Championship, Premier League, Grand Slam, World Series Finals, and UK Open, per *Wikipedia*. His Poland performance, despite the semi-final loss, added to his reputation for clutch finishes, having hit four nine-darters in 2024, per *Sky Sports*. The double 170 checkouts, a rare feat, underscored why he’s ranked world No. 2, per *The New York Times*.
