PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Dandrakulo (ranked 1622 p4p, 961 weight class) and Thomas Mahi Ai (ranked 255 p4p, 148 weight class). Dandrakulo comes to the cage accompanied by Candyman Theme Song. Mahi Ai is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slaughterhouse - Powermad. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Dandrakulo
vs
Mahi Ai

190 cm
20
210
5 - 0 - 0

194 cm
27
215
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Conviction

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Dandrakulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Mahi Ai!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandrakulo defending well as Mahi Ai loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Dandrakulo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahi Ai lands a really nice looking cross but Dandrakulo seems unphased.
Mahi Ai throws a front kick aimed at Dandrakulo's knee but Dandrakulo avoids it well.
Mahi Ai takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahi Ai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahi Ai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dandrakulo's hands.
Dandrakulo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mahi Ai just misses with a punch to the body.
Mahi Ai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mahi Ai scores with a jab.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dandrakulo with the inside leg kick.
Mahi Ai misses the shot to the body.
Thomas Mahi Ai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mahi Ai misses.
Dandrakulo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Mahi Ai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahi Ai misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Mahi Ai there.
A combination from Mahi Ai does no damage.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mahi Ai takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
Dandrakulo connects with a body shot.
Dandrakulo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mahi Ai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dandrakulo finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahi Ai's head.
A cross from Dandrakulo lands.
Dandrakulo avoids the body shot from Mahi Ai.
Dandrakulo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mahi Ai loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick that misses.
Mahi Ai looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Mahi Ai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahi Ai displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dandrakulo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Mahi Ai. Beautiful body shot.
Dandrakulo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dandrakulo.
Mahi Ai is looking to land body kicks.
Mahi Ai throws a right hand that Dandrakulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dandrakulo also avoids with ease.
Dandrakulo drops his hands momentarily and Mahi Ai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Mahi Ai gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahi Ai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dandrakulo is defending well for now.
A short right from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo scores with a shot to the side of Mahi Ai's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandrakulo lands a shoulder strike.
Mahi Ai working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dandrakulo.
Good body shot from Dandrakulo.
A head punch on the inside from Mahi Ai fails to land.
Dandrakulo blocking some punches.
Mahi Ai lands a shoulder strike.
Mahi Ai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dandrakulo is defending well for now.
Dandrakulo scores with a shot to the side of Mahi Ai's head.
Mahi Ai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mahi Ai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahi Ai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahi Ai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Dandrakulo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dandrakulo connects with a crisp jab.
Dandrakulo tries to move into range but Mahi Ai moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dandrakulo lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mahi Ai misses the target.
Dandrakulo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dandrakulo thumps Mahi Ai with a low kick.
Mahi Ai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dandrakulo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dandrakulo drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mahi Ai right on the button. Mahi Ai goes down! Dandrakulo follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dandrakulo gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Dandrakulo!
An out of breath Samson Dandrakulo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Thomas Mahi Ai stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.