PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Tome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herbstreit kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Herb Alpert - Street Life. The key to victory for Chad Herbstreit has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Herbstreit
vs
Tome

190 cm
28
217 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
221 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Tome!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tome avoids the body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit takes a swing at Tome's ribcage but misses.
Tome lands a glancing blow to the side of Herbstreit's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herbstreit. Tome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tome looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tome misses with a looping left.

Tome gets tackled into the cage by Herbstreit. Herbstreit maintains the clinch.
Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Herbstreit or not.
Tome taking a breather.
Herbstreit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tome misses with a body punch.
Herbstreit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herbstreit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tome tries to throw a body punch but Herbstreit avoids it by throwing Tome back against the cage.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tome or not.
Tome tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit is working Tome over against the cage.
Tome looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tome is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herbstreit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tome.
Tome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herbstreit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herbstreit prevents a body shot from Tome.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herbstreit pushes Tome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herbstreit tries to throw a body punch but Tome avoids it by throwing Herbstreit back against the cage.
Herbstreit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tome tries to work over Herbstreit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tome tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Tome - that landed with a thud.
Herbstreit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tome.
Tome trying to stall but Herbstreit improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit is working Tome over against the cage.
Herbstreit cracks Tome with a nice body shot.
Tome blocks a body shot from Herbstreit.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit cracks Tome with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herbstreit.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
Herbstreit throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tomes head.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herbstreit.
Tome misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herbstreit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herbstreit lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Tome blocks a body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a nice shot to the body.
Herbstreit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herbstreit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herbstreit lands with a short shot to the head.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tome or not.
Herbstreit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tome's elbow.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tome or not.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tome prevents a body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a hook that snaps the head of Tome backwards.
Herbstreit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tome backwards.
Herbstreit is leaning against Tome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Tome's ribcage. Tome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Tome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tome's gas tank.
Herbstreit tries to throw a body punch but Tome avoids it by throwing Herbstreit back against the cage.
Herbstreit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tome backwards.
Herbstreit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Herbstreit scores with a nice short uppercut.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Tome's ribcage. Tome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit is leaning against Tome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herbstreit lands a shoulder strike.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
Tome is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Herbstreit is keeping busy.
Herbstreit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit presses Tome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herbstreit.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Herbstreit dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tome scores with a punch to the head.
Herbstreit looks to score with a jab to the body but Tome is just out of range.
Herbstreit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tome manages to avoid it.
Tome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Herbstreit.
Tome misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Herbstreit misses the target.
Herbstreit misses with a body shot.
Herbstreit dodges the punch combination from Tome.
Tome swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herbstreit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tome was well out of range. Poor timing from Herbstreit.
Tome takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tome is breathing heavily.

Herbstreit clinches up with Tome and pushes him back against the cage.
Tome takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
Tome blocks a body shot from Herbstreit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Tome's ribcage. Tome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tome swings wildly with an uppercut but Herbstreit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herbstreit cracks Tome with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Herbstreit.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit tries to throw a body punch but Tome avoids it by throwing Herbstreit back against the cage.
Herbstreit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tome prevents a body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit struggles to land a body shot inside as Tome controls his hands.
Tome misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Tome fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Tome struggles to land a body shot inside as Herbstreit controls his hands.
Herbstreit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herbstreit lands a nice uppercut.
Herbstreit lands a nice shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.
Herbstreit is leaning against Tome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Tome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tome's gas tank.
Herbstreit is leaning against Tome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herbstreit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tome backwards.
Tome takes a shot to the head.
Herbstreit works on Tome's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Herbstreit.
Tome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tome looking to slow down the pace here.
Herbstreit presses Tome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tome misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herbstreit struggles to land a body shot inside as Tome controls his hands.
Herbstreit lands a nice shot to the body.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herbstreit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit is leaning against Tome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herbstreit.
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herbstreit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herbstreit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Herbstreit lands a nice shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tome.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tome tries to work over Herbstreit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tome's elbow.
Herbstreit works on Tome's body with a couple of short punches.
Herbstreit lands with a left to the head.
Herbstreit lands a hook that snaps the head of Tome backwards.
Tome tries a body shot but Herbstreit blocks it.
Tome misses with a body punch.
Tome blocks a body shot from Herbstreit.
A right handed body shot lands from Herbstreit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Herbstreit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit pushes Tome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herbstreit lands a right hand.
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
Herbstreit is working Tome over against the cage.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Tome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tome's gas tank.
Herbstreit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tome tries to work over Herbstreit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit misses with a body punch.
Herbstreit cracks Tome with a nice body shot.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tome or not.
Tome goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herbstreit presses Tome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
Herbstreit can't find room to land a body shot as Tome controls the action.
Herbstreit misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbstreit works on Tome's body with a couple of short punches.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herbstreit presses Tome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tome can do to turn this around?
Herbstreit scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Herbstreit dominated that second round.
That's time! Herbstreit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Herbstreit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tome, pushing him back against the cage.
Tome tries to work over Herbstreit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tome misses with a punch on the inside.
Tome trying to stall but Herbstreit improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by Herbstreit.
Tome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herbstreit's elbow.
Herbstreit misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herbstreit.
Tome is looking to control Herbstreit's arms but Herbstreit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tome has his back to the cage.
Herbstreit lands with a right to the head.
Tome misses with a body punch.
Herbstreit pushes Tome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tome blocks a body shot from Herbstreit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herbstreit.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
Tome takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herbstreit works on Tome's body with a couple of short punches.
Herbstreit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chad Herbstreit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
Herbstreit presses Tome against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit cracks Tome with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit digs a right hand into Tome's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tome's gas tank.
Herbstreit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tome backwards.
Herbstreit cracks Tome with a nice body shot.
Herbstreit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herbstreit lands a shoulder strike.
Herbstreit lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tome.
Herbstreit pushes Tome back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tome or not.
Herbstreit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herbstreit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herbstreit lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Herbstreit.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body punch.
Herbstreit gets through Tome's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Herbstreit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Herbstreit scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcos Tome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit blocks a body shot from Tome.
Herbstreit prevents a body shot from Tome.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Tome's ribcage. Tome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herbstreit lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herbstreit's elbow.
Tome's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Herbstreit pushes Tome back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herbstreit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Herbstreit.
A body shot lands from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit works on Tome's body with a couple of short punches.
Herbstreit is leaning against Tome and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herbstreit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Herbstreit is working Tome over against the cage.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit is working Tome over against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tome prevents a body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit blocks a body shot from Tome.
Tome tries a body shot but Herbstreit blocks it.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Herbstreit lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Tome's ribcage. Tome let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Herbstreit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tome backwards.
Herbstreit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tome misses with some punches.
Herbstreit cracks Tome with a nice body shot.
Herbstreit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Herbstreit lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Herbstreit on the inside.
Herbstreit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Herbstreit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Herbstreit tries to work over Tome's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herbstreit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Herbstreit - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Herbstreit.
Tome misses with a body punch.
Herbstreit cracks Tome with a nice body shot.
Herbstreit lands with a right to the head.
Herbstreit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Herbstreit lands a nice uppercut.
Herbstreit tries a body shot but Tome blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit blocks a body shot from Tome.
A short body shot lands from Herbstreit as the two fighters clinch.
Herbstreit lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.
Nice body punch from Herbstreit.
A short left from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Herbstreit lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tome backwards.
Herbstreit lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Herbstreit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Herbstreit 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:24
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Herbstreit!