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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rama Udo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Tono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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151 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Udo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Tono!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tono throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tono has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Udo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tono. Tono obviously looking to wear him down.
Udo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Udo wants it to stay on the feet.
Tono lands with a kick to the ribs.
Udo connects with a body shot that sends Tono's belly button to the back.
Udo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tono was well out of range. Poor timing from Udo.
Tono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Udo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tono.
Udo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udo scores with a jab. Tono acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Udo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tono takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Udo. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Udo.
Tono throws a lazy uppercut
and Udo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Udo feints and then cracks Tono's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tono down.
Tono thows a leg kick but Udo checks it
and Udo counters with a three punch combo that has Tono backing up. Tono nods at Udo to acknowledge the strikes.
Rama Udo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udo scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udo lands a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Udo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Udo lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udo scores with a jab to the head.
Udo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Udo with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Udo.
Tono on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Udo. Udo obviously looking to wear him down.
Udo throws a body punch but Tono moves out of range.
Udo tests Tono's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Udo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tono tries to clinch
and Udo counters with a nice body shot.
Udo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Udo finds it's way through Tono's defenses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tono.
Udo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Udo's corner calls for a 1-2. Udo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Udo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rama Udo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tono throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Udo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udo lunges at Tono with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tono's hand.
Udo throws a series of punches but Tono moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Udo lands a jab to Tono's midsection.
Tono takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tono keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Udo as he connects with a hook.
Udo works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Udo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tono is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Udo.
Some wild striking there from Udo.
Udo lands a two punch combo.
Tono misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Udo as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udo lands with a shot to the body.
Tono throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Udo's head.
Tono throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tono with a lazy takedown attempt
and Udo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Udo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tono.
Udo lands a really nice looking cross but Tono seems unphased.
Good standup being displayed there by Udo as he connects with a hook.
Tono tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Udo is able to avoid easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tono might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Udo has got the better of the exchanges.
Tono fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Udo is out of range.
Udo lands a jab to Tono's midsection.
Tono swings for the body but Udo moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tono displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Udo throws out the jab.
Udo misses with a low kick.
Tono with the counter takedown but Udo avoids it easily.
Udo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tono.
Rama Udo is winning the standup battle so far.
Tono fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Udo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tono tries to work over Udo's front leg with a kick but Udo checks it.
Tono takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Udo blocks the body kick.
Udo checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Udo lands a glancing blow to the side of Tono's head.
The crowd cheers as Udo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tono doesn't seem phased though.
Tono scoring well with a low kick there.
Udo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tono can do to turn this around?
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Udo, as that shot connected.
Udo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Udo staying out of range there.
Udo takes a swing at Tono's ribcage but misses.
Udo connects with a right hand. Tono shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Udo lands with a nice body punch.
Udo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tono.
Tono takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Udo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tono is just out of range.
Udo lands a glancing blow to the side of Tono's head.
A jab lands there for Udo.
Udo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tono takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rama Udo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Udo with a jab.
Udo is looking to slow Tono down with leg kicks.
Tono is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Udo.
Udo catches Tono with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Udo checks a leg kick.
Udo lands with a shot to the body.
Udo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udo connects with a nice looking jab.
Udo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tono.
Udo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tono uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Udo.
An inside leg kick lands from Udo.
Tono tries to land a leg kick but Udo saw it coming and moves away.
Udo throws the left hand but Tono avoids the punch easily.
Tono with the counter takedown but Udo avoids it easily.
Tono ducks under a wild hook from Udo.
Tono misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Udo to counter with a crisp jab.
Tono misses with a kick to the body
and Udo counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Udo misses
and Tono counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Udo misses with a low kick as Tono jumps back.
Udo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tono checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Udo.
Udo misses with a looping left.
Tono is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Udo works the jab nicely.
Udo throws a solid leg kick but Tono takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Udo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Udo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Udo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tono stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tono's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Udo thuds his right hand into Tono's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Udo sizes up Tono with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Udo keeps the fight on the outside.
Udo throwing a counter right hand but Tono manages to avoid it.
Udo misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tono walks into a jab.
Rama Udo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Udo throws a leg kick which misses Tono's front leg but catches the back leg as Tono tries to avoid it.
Udo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takeshi Tono has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tono dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Udo. That did some damage!
Udo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rama Udo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Udo 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rama Udo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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