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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Vogels (ranked 824 p4p, 1032 weight class) and Samson Dandrakulo (ranked 106 p4p, 132 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Samson Dandrakulo enters the cage!
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195 cm 25 224 10 - 3 - 0 |
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190 cm 25 210 13 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ World class boxer Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Vogels! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samson Dandrakulo! The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vogels connects with a crisp jab. Vogels throws a head kick but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Vogels scoring well with a low kick there.
Vogels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo lands a glancing blow to the side of Vogels's head. Vogels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range and Vogels settles back down. A head kick misses from Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo is looking to chop away at Vogels's legs. Vogels appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Dandrakulo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. A combination from Dandrakulo does no damage. Dandrakulo avoids a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut. Vogels connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dandrakulo thuds his right hand into Vogels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Vogels scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dandrakulo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A solid leg kick lands there for Vogels.
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Vogels blocks it. Vogels misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vogels is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dandrakulo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vogels's hands. Vogels misses with a leg kick. Dandrakulo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vogels with a body shot. Dandrakulo throws a low kick, looking for Vogels's leg but Vogels calmly moves out of range. Dandrakulo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vogels. Vogels circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Dandrakulo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vogels. Dandrakulo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vogels checks it well. Vogels ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo. The fighters circle momentarily. Vogels darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dandrakulo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A nice leg kick from Dandrakulo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Vogels. Dandrakulo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dandrakulo tries to land a body kick and Vogels counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. 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! Vogels just misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo connects with the punch. Vogels throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dandrakulo jabs Vogels right on the nose. Vogels blinks but takes it well. A nice leg kick from Vogels, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Dandrakulo as he checks the leg kick. An inside leg kick from Vogels misses. It seemed like Dandrakulo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Dandrakulo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vogels moves out of range of the strikes. A head kick misses from Vogels. Vogels connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dandrakulo momentarily.
Dandrakulo tries to land a leg kick but Vogels saw it coming and moves away.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dandrakulo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vogels. That did some damage! Vogels throws a quick inside leg kick. Vogels throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo sees it coming and moves out of range. Vogels ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Vogels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range. Dandrakulo throws a fast counter high kick but Vogels manages to duck under it in time. Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A looping hook to the body misses from Vogels. Dandrakulo does a little dance to reset his feet. Vogels misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dandrakulo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vogels sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vogels on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vogels chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dandrakulo can pounce on him.
Dandrakulo has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Vogels avoids a kick to the body.
Vogels misses with a leg kick. Dandrakulo throws a front kick aimed at Vogels's knee but Vogels avoids it well. Dandrakulo misses with a combination
and Vogels counters with a left to the body. Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut. Vogels saw that one coming. Dandrakulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vogels. Dandrakulo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vogels throws a body punch but Dandrakulo moves out of range. Dandrakulo lands a head kick. Vogels smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Vogels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vogels throws a nice head kick!
Vogels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dandrakulo with the inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
and Vogels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Dandrakulo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dandrakulo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss! Vogels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Dandrakulo misses with a hook to the body
and Vogels counters with a lovely straight right hand! Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick. Vogels connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Dandrakulo dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vogels takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dandrakulo thumps Vogels with a low kick. Some bone on bone action there as Vogels checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dandrakulo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vogels throws a leg kick which misses Dandrakulo's front leg but catches the back leg as Dandrakulo tries to avoid it. Vogels slips under a jab. Vogels thinks about countering with a head kick. Vogels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Dandrakulo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samson Dandrakulo will probably get the nod. That's time! Vogels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Dandrakulo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vogels's head. Vogels throws a head kick but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Vogels sees it coming and moves out of range. Samson Dandrakulo seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vogels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Vogels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A slow jab from Vogels misses its intended target. Dandrakulo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut. Vogels saw that one coming. Vogels misses with a body shot.
Vogels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Vogels stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dandrakulo. A big left from Dandrakulo misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vogels misses with a head kick.
Dandrakulo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Dandrakulo stuns Vogels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Dandrakulo misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dandrakulo walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dandrakulo staying out of range there. It looks like Vogels has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Vogels throws a head kick but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Vogels misses with a leg kick. Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
Vogels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Vogels misses with a head kick.
Dandrakulo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
and Dandrakulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Vogels throws a nice inside leg kick. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dandrakulo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vogels has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vogels and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Dandrakulo misses with a body punch
and Vogels cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo. Vogels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dandrakulo misses with a straight right. Dandrakulo lands a leg kick that knocks Vogels off balance momentarily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dandrakulo misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Vogels lands with an overhand left. Dandrakulo throws an overhand right that lands on Vogels's shoulder, as Vogels tries to avoid the shot. Vogels keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo throws out a loose jab but Vogels uses good head movement to avoid it. Vogels lands a lovely overhand right. Dandrakulo avoids the head kick by Vogels.
Dandrakulo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dandrakulo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vogels. That one must have hurt. Vogels slips under a jab from Dandrakulo. Vogels throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dandrakulo counters with a left and a right that stings Vogels. Dandrakulo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vogels. Vogels is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dandrakulo. A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo. Vogels lands with an overhand left. Vogels avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Vogels on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vogels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Dandrakulo cracks Vogels with a right hand to the side of the head. Dandrakulo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vogels has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Vogels tried to score with a low kick but Dandrakulo checks it. Dandrakulo scores with a nice head shot. Vogels dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dandrakulo. That did some damage! Vogels is looking to chop away at Dandrakulo's legs. Vogels staying out of range there. Vogels throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dandrakulo sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dandrakulo missing with a left hand there. Vogels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vogels connects with a leg kick. A nice combination there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vogels throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Dandrakulo to counter with a crisp jab. Dandrakulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vogels takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Vogels lunges at Dandrakulo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dandrakulo's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dandrakulo blocks a leg kick. Vogels misses with a low kick. Dandrakulo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Vogels scores with a leg kick.
Vogels throws a quick inside leg kick. A low kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Dandrakulo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vogels under the eye. Some bone on bone action there as Dandrakulo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Dandrakulo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. A nice inside leg kick there by Dandrakulo. That's going to slow Vogels down. Vogels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vogels avoids a lazy jab quite easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dandrakulo avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Dandrakulo thows a body kick. Vogels tries to catch it but that hurt him. Dandrakulo misses with a straight right. Vogels tries to land a body kick and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Dandrakulo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Vogels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! Dandrakulo blocks a jab. Dandrakulo misses with a lunging right hand
and Vogels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vogels checks a leg kick. Dandrakulo is looking to land body kicks. Vogels on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Dandrakulo throws a shot from downtown. Vogels moves away and avoids it. Dandrakulo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vogels. That did some damage! Vogels connects with an inside leg kick. A jab from Dandrakulo misses. Vogels fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dandrakulo just manages to avoid it. Vogels misses with a body kick. Vogels walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dandrakulo is looking to slow Vogels down with leg kicks. Vogels throws a head kick but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogels was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo. A big left from Vogels misses. Vogels throws a lazy right hand but Dandrakulo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dandrakulo takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vogels steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dandrakulo. That one must have hurt. Dandrakulo throws the left hand but Vogels avoids the punch easily. Vogels has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vogels there as he acknowledges the shot. Vogels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo lands a nice looking body kick. A slapping body kick lands there for Dandrakulo. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dandrakulo blocks a head kick by Vogels.
A little jabbing left from Dandrakulo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vogels tries a head kick but it misses.
Vogels throws a hook but Dandrakulo blocks it. Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
Dandrakulo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vogels tried to score with a low kick but Dandrakulo checks it. Vogels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dandrakulo throws out a loose jab but Vogels uses good head movement to avoid it. Vogels defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand. Oscar Vogels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vogels moves away. Dandrakulo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vogels. Dandrakulo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vogels was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo. Vogels keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVogels. Dandrakulo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Vogels. Dandrakulo on the wrong end of a nice jab. Dandrakulo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Vogels takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses. Dandrakulo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vogels. Vogels checks a low kick from Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
Dandrakulo punishes Vogels's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dandrakulo connects with a body shot that sends Vogels's belly button to the back. Vogels has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo. Samson Dandrakulo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dandrakulo on the wrong end of a nice jab. A slapping leg kick lands for Vogels.
Dandrakulo keeps Vogels at a distance using the push kick. Dandrakulo slips under a jab. Dandrakulo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Dandrakulo lands with a hook. Vogels tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Vogels swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo throws out a counter right but Vogels avoids it with no problem. Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vogels. Vogels gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A leg kick checked by Dandrakulo. Vogels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Dandrakulo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. 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! Dandrakulo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Vogels slips a jab from Dandrakulo. Vogels throws a leg kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Vogels tries a head kick but it misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vogels might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Dandrakulo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. A good leg kick by Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dandrakulo scores with a decent looking hook. Dandrakulo thuds his right hand into Vogels's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Vogels looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range. Vogels misses with a hook
and Dandrakulo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dandrakulo with a nice cross. Nice shot by Dandrakulo. Vogels misses with a hook
and Dandrakulo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vogels misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Dandrakulo tenderised Vogels's leg. Vogels is trying to keep his angry face on. Dandrakulo lands a glancing blow to the side of Vogels's head. Vogels throws a sloppy head kick enabling Dandrakulo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight! Samson Dandrakulo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Dandrakulo 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Dandrakulo! Samson Dandrakulo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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