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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Veni Domine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Domine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pagan's Mind - Through Osiris Eyes . Tom Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Veni Domine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Jones.
No luck for Jones with that takedown attempt.
Domine misses the jab.
Domine looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Domine misses with a hook.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
Domine scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Domine was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Domine throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Domine takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Domine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Domine misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good, hard body kick but Domine shrugs it off.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jones, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Domine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Domine.
Domine throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones thows a body kick. Domine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jones scores with a jab. Domine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones throws a wild body kick that Domine sees coming a mile off.
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tom Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Domine sprawls well.
Domine tries to sprawl but Jones drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jones with the ground and pound but Domine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Domine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Domine tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Domine keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Domine wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Domine blocks nicely.
Domine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Domine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Domine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Domine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Domine has wrist control.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones stops Domine from standing up.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Domine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Domine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones trying to control but Domine is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones passes Domine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Domine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domine misses with a body shot.
Domine moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Domine's sensitive parts.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Domine cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Domine.
Domine slips a straight right by Jones.
Domine looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Domine loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Domine scores with a hook.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Domine moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Domine ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Domine misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Domine's head but Domine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Domine.
Domine rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Domine is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Domine slips under a jab from Jones.
Domine misses the shot to the body.
Domine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Veni Domine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Domine avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Domine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Domine's head.
Jones lands a nice hook to Domine's body. Domine takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Domine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones wants to slow Domine down by chopping away at his legs.
Domine just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Domine misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Domine shows good takedown defense.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Domine walks into a straight right hand from Jones.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Domine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Domine is out of range.
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Domine is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Domine is looking for a sweep.
Domine is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Domine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Domine is holding on for now.
Jones missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jones working Domine over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Domine is trying to control but can't.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Domine's head.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones with the ground and pound but Domine uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jones passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Domine is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Domine wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jones wants to take a breather but Domine is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Jones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones misses the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Domine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Domine as he jumps to the side.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Veni Domine is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Domine looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Domine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones with a jab.
Domine throws a combination. Jones tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That has opened up Tom Jones's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Domine sprawls well.
Domine misses with a hook.
Domine misses with a straight left.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Domine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jones throws a right hand that Domine ducks under and follows up with a left that Domine also avoids with ease.
Oooooh!!! Domine has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Domine steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Domine scores with a body shot.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Domine finish him?
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Domine tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Domine's shoulder, as Domine tries to avoid the shot.
Jones throws a big shot that misses.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones takes a swing at Domine's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a jab.
Domine misses with a hook.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Domine moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Domine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Domine moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Domine throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Domine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Domine stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones scores with the left hand. Domine knows he should have avoided that one.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Domine avoids it really well and circles away.
Veni Domine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veni Domine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tom Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Domine throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Domine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Domine. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Domine looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Domine leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Domine as he jumps to the side.
Domine cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Domine finish him?
The cut above Tom Jones's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Domine ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones throws a jab when Domine was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Domine throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Domine scores with a jab to the body.
Domine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones tests Domine's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Veni Domine showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Jones!
Our winner, Tom Jones, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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