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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sthawy Sthowp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sthowp comes to the cage accompanied by Blind Guardian - Into the Storn. Mark Dai is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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174 lbs
20 - 15 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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ADCC Champion
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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
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sthawy Sthowp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Dai!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai throws a body punch but Sthowp moves out of range.
Dai shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dai was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dai wants to finish this one by submission but Sthowp is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dai.
Sthowp is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dai cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dai lands a big elbow.
Dai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
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!
Dai swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sthowp is now in Dai's guard. A big mistake from Dai there, giving up the dominant position!
Sthowp won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
Sthowp passes Dai's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sthowp is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp is keen to just control but Dai is a slippery customer.
Dai manages to get to full guard.
Sthowp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sthowp won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
Sthowp working some strikes from top position.
Sthowp loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sthowp keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dai's head.
Dai wants to stand and escape but Sthowp is having none of it.
Sthowp controlling from the top position.
Dai is adopting a defensive guard.
Dai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sthowp.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai looking for a sweep. Not yet Dai, not yet.
Dai wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sthowp is now in half guard.
Sthowp prevents Dai from standing back up.
Sthowp seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dai is concentrating on defense, preventing Sthowp from advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sthowp thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sthowp not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sthowp slows the pace down in half guard.
Sthowp is looking to take a break and control but Dai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp is trying to work for a kimura but Dai is defending well.
Dai is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sthowp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sthowp's back!
Dai gets his hands free as Sthowp looks to control.
Dai looking for the choke but no joy.
Sthowp manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Sthowp.
Dai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sthowp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sthowp working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dai.
Dai throwing strikes from guard but Sthowp blocks nicely.
Sthowp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dai is one step ahead there.
Dai throws an elbow that misses. Sthowp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Sthowp!
Dai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sthowp's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sthowp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dai postures up in Sthowp's guard and throws a big left but Sthowp blocks it.
Sthowp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai dominated that round.
That's time! Sthowp's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sthowp shoots in but no luck this time.
Dai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sthowp to the ground. Dai is now in Sthowp's guard.
Dai works over Sthowp with some ground and pound from guard.
Sthowp controls Dai momentarily but Dai frees himself.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sthowp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sthowp has momentary wrist control but Dai slips an elbow through the middle.
Dai throws an elbow that misses. Sthowp uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dai's guard. Nice move by Sthowp!
Sthowp postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Dai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sthowp missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sthowp won't allow Dai to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sthowp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dai looking to control.
Sthowp prevents Dai from getting back to his feet.
Sthowp wants to control from the top but Dai keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sthowp accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sthowp trying to control the position from guard on top but Dai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sthowp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dai circles away.
Dai leaves Sthowp with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sthawy Sthowp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dai avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sthowp uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dai.
Sthowp is looking to clinch.
Sthowp fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sthowp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dai throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sthowp works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dai wants to pass to mount but Sthowp is defending the position.
Sthowp keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sthowp does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dai lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sthowp trying to control from the bottom.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sthowp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dai drops an elbow to the side of Sthowp's head.
Dai sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sthowp defending well though.
Mark Dai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sthowp on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sthowp blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dai.
Sthowp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dai is working away from the top position though.
Dai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sthowp doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dai.
Dai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sthowp is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dai's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dai's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Dai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Sthowp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dai's waist but Dai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sthowp off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dai. Sthowp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sthowp is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dai's half guard.
Sthowp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dai keeps working.
Sthowp missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sthowp is keen to just control but Dai is a slippery customer.
Dai trying to hold on to Sthowp's head to control him but Sthowp postures up.
Sthowp thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dai's head.
Sthowp thows a huge punch but Dai dodges it nicely.
Dai wants to improve his position but Sthowp is controlling well.
Sthowp thows a huge punch but Dai dodges it nicely.
Sthowp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dai defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dai controlling the position for now.
Sthowp sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dai defending well though.
Sthowp is trying to control the action in half guard but Dai is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sthowp is really struggling to control Dai but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dai is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sthowp.
Dai is refusing to be controlled, as Sthowp sits in half guard.
Dai trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sthowp manages to pass to mount!
Dai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sthowp raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dai tries to reverse the position but Sthowp maintains control.
Dai tries to lock up and control but Sthowp gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dai is looking to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sthowp thowing shots but they're missing.
Dai is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dai wants to control but Sthowp is having none of it.
Dai regains half guard.
Sthowp working the head and body with strikes.
Dai blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sthowp.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dai wants to get back to full guard.
Sthowp wants to work for an arm triangle but Dai is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dai is staying active underneath Sthowp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dai moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sthowp trying to control but Dai is working from the bottom.
Sthowp looking to sit in guard and control but Dai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sthowp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Sthowp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sthowp looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dai scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dai passes Sthowp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dai lands with a punch from half guard.
Sthowp wants to control but Dai is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sthawy Sthowp.
Well Dai has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Mark Dai!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Mark Dai!
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Mark Dai!
Mark Dai wins by unanimous decision!
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hype
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