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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Tome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dai has chosen Dignity as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 cm
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221 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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165 cm
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205 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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ADCC Champion
Counter striker
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Tome! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Tome misses with a straight left. Tome tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tome. Dai shoots in and drives through. Tome sprawls well. Tome rushes Dai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Tome working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tome lands a body punch in the clinch. Tome misses with a punch to the body.
Tome tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dai's elbow. Tome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dai fails to pull guard.
Dai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marcos Tome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai. Dai jumps guard but Tome stands there with Dai around his waist. Dai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not. Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not. Tome lands a body shot. Dai looks gassed! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Tome lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. A right hook to the body lands for Tome.
Tome lands a shot to the body. Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not. Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short left from Tome. Tome scores with a hook to the body. Tome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tome cracks Dai with a nice body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right hand to the side of the head by Tome. A left hand lands to the body for Tome.
Tome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Still in the clinch, Tome scores with a nice short uppercut. A right hook to the body lands for Tome.
Tome is working Dai over against the cage. A short right from Tome on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Tome. Tome throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right handed body shot lands from Tome.
Tome lands a hook to the side of the head. A left hand lands to the body for Tome.
Tome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dai. A left hand lands to the body for Tome.
Tome lands a nice shot to the body. Tome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dai. Tome lands a body punch in the clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tome. Tome softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Tome lands a body shot. Tome lands with a left to the head. Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Good body shot from Tome.
Tome lands an uppercut. Tome lands a body shot. A nice left hand lands by Tome.
Tome lands a nice shot to the body. Tome works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Dai takes a shot to the head. Tome lands a body shot. A short right from Tome. A short right from Tome. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tome presses Dai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Tome lands with a short head shot on the inside. Tome lands a hook to the side of the head. Dai jumps guard but Tome stands there with Dai around his waist. Dai gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short body shot lands from Tome as the two fighters clinch.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch. Tome digs a right hand underneath Dai's ribcage. Dai let out a lung full of air as it connected. Tome lands a body punch in the clinch. Tome lands an uppercut. A shot in the inside from Tome. Tome working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tome throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dais head. Tome lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A hook to the body from Tome.
Tome lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A shot in the inside from Tome. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Tome dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dai tries to keep at a distance but Tome has taken the fight into the clinch. Dai tries to pull guard but Tome holds him up against the cage and eventually Dai drops back down to his feet.
Dai tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tome just stands there and leans against the cage. Tome is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dai can do to turn this around? Tome lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dai backwards. Tome working some nice short punches in the clinch. Tome digs a right hand into Dai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dai's gas tank. Tome lands a hook that snaps the head of Dai backwards. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tome creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Dai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marcos Tome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai. Dai takes a shot to the head. Tome lands a shot to the body. Dai is breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Tome. Tome is working Dai over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dai backwards. Tome scores with a hook to the body. Tome lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tome. A short uppercut from Tome. A right hand to the body from Tome.
Tome lands a nice shot to the body. Tome lands a body punch. Nice body punch from Tome - that landed with a thud.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch. Tome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dai. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Tome lands a nice shot to the body. Tome lands an uppercut. A short body shot lands from Tome as the two fighters clinch.
Tome lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dai backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tome lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Tome lands a right hand. Marcos Tome has scored more points in the clinch so far. Tome lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dai. Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tome presses Dai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A body shot lands from Tome.
Nice body punch from Tome. Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tome lands on the inside with an uppercut. Tome scores with a hook to the body. A short uppercut from Tome. Tome is working Dai over against the cage. Tome lands a body punch in the clinch. Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice right hand lands inside from Tome. Tome lands a body punch. Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not. Tome lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Tome scores with a shoulder strike. Tome scores with a shoulder strike. Tome lands on the inside with an uppercut. Dai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right handed body shot lands from Tome.
Tome lands a body punch in the clinch. Tome lands a right hand. Tome digs a right hand underneath Dai's ribcage. Dai let out a lung full of air as it connected. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Tome lands with a short shot to the head. A short uppercut from Tome.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tome lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dai backwards. Good body shot from Tome.
Tome lands with a light punch inside. Nice body punch from Tome. Tome lands a body punch. Tome digs a right hand underneath Dai's ribcage. Dai let out a lung full of air as it connected. A left hand lands to the body for Tome.
A right hook to the body lands for Tome.
Tome digs a right hand underneath Dai's ribcage. Dai let out a lung full of air as it connected. Tome lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dai or not. A hook to the body from Tome.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A right hook to the body lands for Tome.
Tome lands an uppercut. Still in the clinch, Tome scores with a nice short uppercut. A right hand to the body from Tome.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcos Tome dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Tome.
Dai slips under a jab. Tome leaves Dai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Dai avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Tome misses with the combination.
Dai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tome swivels and escapes. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tome doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai. Tome manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round. Decent striking displayed by Tome there. Tome throws a jab but it's blocked by Dai. Tome looks to land a right hand but Dai moved out of range. Dai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Dai wants to work for an arm triangle but Tome is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dai wants to pass to mount but Tome is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Tome wants to get back to his feet.
Dai is looking for a kimura here.
Dai seems to be looking for submissions.
Dai is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Tome wants to stand and escape but Dai is having none of it. Tome wriggles free and stands up. Marcos Tome is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Tome misses with a hook. Marcos Tome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tome throws a hook but Dai blocks it. Dai shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tome is trying to defend but Dai finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Dai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Tome wants to get back to his feet. Dai is trying to work for a kimura but Tome is defending well.
Dai is looking for a kimura but Tome is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dai to get the leverage. Dai prevents Tome from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dai is looking for a kimura but Tome is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dai to get the leverage. Mark Dai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dai thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tome's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Mark Dai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Tome has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:26 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:26 Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcos Tome!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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