PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veni Domine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Veni Domine has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Veni Domine seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Domine
vs
Dos Santos

185 cm
26
190 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
189 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Hades ®

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Veni Domine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rafael Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses the body punch
and Domine counters with a straight right hand.

Domine gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dos Santos wants to break free but Domine has control.
Nice body punch from Domine.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Domine walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Domine has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Domine.
Domine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Dos Santos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Domine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
A short uppercut from Domine.
A hook to the body from Domine.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a right hand

and Domine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Domine.
Domine is pushing Dos Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Domine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine lands with a light punch inside.
Domine is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Domine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Domine lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Domine.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Domine.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch but Domine keeps him there for the moment.
Domine stalling against the cage.
Domine digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.
Domine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Domine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to circle away but Domine has him pinned against the cage.
The referee calls for Domine to work.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Domine holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos drops back down to his feet.
Domine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Domine gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dos Santos can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Domine.
Nice body punch from Domine.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Domine.
Domine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domine is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Domine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Domine stalling.
A nice right hand lands inside from Domine.
A nice left hand lands by Domine.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Domine lands a nice shot to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Domine.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Domine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Domine prevents Dos Santos from breaking the clinch.
Domine effectively controlling the action here.
Domine lands an uppercut.
Domine stalling in the clinch.
Domine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Domine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Domine is working Dos Santos over against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domine makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Domine scores with a shoulder strike.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dos Santos letting Domine take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Veni Domine.
Domine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Domine forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Domine has Dos Santos pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Domine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veni Domine 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.

A left lands for Domine.
Dos Santos throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Domine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Domine.
Domine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine lands a left hand.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Domine scores with a shot to the side of Dos Santos's head.
Domine leaning his opponent against the cage.
Domine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Domine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
Domine presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domine stalling in the clinch.
Domine lands a right hand.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Domine lands a shoulder strike.

Dos Santos is rocked!
Dos Santos is trying to drag Domine to the mat but Domine just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Domine lands with a right to the head.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Domine finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Domine controlling the action here for a moment.
Dos Santos seems to have recovered his senses.
Domine has Dos Santos pressed against the cage, preventing Dos Santos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Domine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A body shot lands from Domine.
Domine lands a body punch.
Veni Domine has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Domine.
Domine cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Domine is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Domine has Dos Santos pressed against the cage.
Domine presses Dos Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine stalling against the cage.
Domine scores with a hook to the body.
Domine lands with a right to the head.
Domine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
Domine lands a right hand.
Domine lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Domine.
Domine gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Domine - that landed with a thud.
Domine lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Domine lands an uppercut.
Domine lands a nice shot to the body.
Domine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Domine lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine stalling against the cage.
Domine is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Domine effectively controlling the action here.
Domine scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Domine.
Domine dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dos Santos takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Domine.
Domine works on Dos Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Domine is pushing Dos Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Domine lands a left hand.
Domine avoiding damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Domine on the inside.
A short right from Domine on the inside.
Domine lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Domine - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Veni Domine.
Jab, jab by Domine - just one landing.

Domine has Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veni Domine dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Domine cracks Dos Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Domine blocks a head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand

and Domine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Domine.
Domine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.
Domine jabs at Dos Santos's body.

Domine moves into the clinch.
Domine has Dos Santos pushed against the cage.
Dos Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Domine won't allow it.
Domine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Domine lands a left hand.
A short left from Domine.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Domine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Domine.
Domine lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Domine takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dos Santos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Domine walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Domine pushes Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Domine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Domine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dos Santos.
Domine is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Domine lands a right hand.
Dos Santos being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Domine walks away with a smile on his face. Dos Santos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Domine lands an overhand right.

Domine moves into the clinch successfully.
Domine taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Domine keeps control of Dos Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Domine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Domine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Domine slows down the pace here.
Domine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dos Santos or not.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Domine pushes Dos Santos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Domine.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine is leaning against Dos Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domine gets through Dos Santos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Domine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Domine digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Domine stalling in the clinch.
Domine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Domine lands a left hand.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Domine for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos can't break the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Domine has him pressed against the cage.
Domine displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand
and Domine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Domine instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Domine content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A right hook to the body lands for Domine.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Domine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veni Domine clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dos Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Domine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Domine to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Veni Domine.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand

and Domine holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dos Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dos Santos tries to break the clinch but Domine is controlling the position.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Domine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Domine won't allow it.
Dos Santos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Domine has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Dos Santos.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Domine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Domine lands a right hand.
Domine digs a right hand underneath Dos Santos's ribcage. Dos Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Domine will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Dos Santos up against the cage.
Domine throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Domine controlling the action here for a moment.
Domine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Domine.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Domine smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Domine scores with a decent looking hook.
Domine scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Domine closes the distance and pushes Dos Santos back into the cage.
Domine lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Domine slows down the pace here.
Domine lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Domine.
Dos Santos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Domine fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Domine forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dos Santos being controlled against the cage.
Domine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dos Santoss head.
Domine lands a big right hand that drops Dos Santos! The killer instinct kicks in and Domine finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Domine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veni Domine!
Veni Domine retains his middleweight title!