Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NYF 100: Sillalahi vs Edison
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dandrakulo tried to counter with a leg kick but Chase avoided it.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Chase throws a jab when Dandrakulo was well out of range.
Dandrakulo lands a head kick. Chase smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chase steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Dandrakulo blocks a head kick by Chase.
Chase misses with an uppercut. Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Dandrakulo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.
Dandrakulo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Chase throws the left hand but Dandrakulo avoids the punch easily.
Chase misses the jab.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Chase darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dandrakulo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab from Chase.
Chase 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 scores with a body shot.
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Chase has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy right hand but Chase sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Chase loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
Chase lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Dandrakulo cracks Chase with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Samson Dandrakulo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Chase.
Dandrakulo tried to counter with a leg kick but Chase avoided it.
Chase throws the left hand but Dandrakulo avoids the punch easily.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Dandrakulo.
Nice defenses there by Dandrakulo.
A head kick by Chase misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chase dodges the punch combination from Dandrakulo.
Chase moves out of range of the leg kick from Dandrakulo.
Chase 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 Dandrakulo misses its intended target.
Chase has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
Chase works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.
Chase looks to throw the jab but Dandrakulo is out of range.
Chase on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chase might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T2#
Dandrakulo fails to land with a series of punches.
Chase misses with a hook.
Danny Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chase misses with a hook
and Dandrakulo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dandrakulo needs to keep his hands up - Chase had a free shot at his head there.
Dandrakulo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chases jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chase lands a jab to the nose.
Chase misses with a body shot.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab.
Chase scores with a body shot.
Dandrakulo misses with a two punch combination.
Chase stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo missing with a left hand there. Chase was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chase blocks a low kick nicely.
Dandrakulo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.
Dandrakulo thinks about countering with a head kick.
Chase takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
Dandrakulo takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Dandrakulo misses.
It seemed like Chase was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chase defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Chase slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.#T3#
Dandrakulo moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Chase closes the distance and clinches up with Dandrakulo, looking for a takedown. Chase pushes Dandrakulo against the cage but Dandrakulo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dandrakulo scores with a hook to the body. Chase takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dandrakulo tests Chase's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo lands with a cross.
A low kick from Dandrakulo misses
and Chase counters with a straight right hand.
Dandrakulo tried to score with a low kick but Chase checks it.
Dandrakulo tries to land a leg kick but Chase saw it coming and moves away.
Chase misses with a left hand
enabling Dandrakulo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range. #TD2#
Chase scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chase thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dandrakulo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Dandrakulo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Chase is trying to control the action in half guard but Dandrakulo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Chase throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chase missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dandrakulo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dandrakulo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chase trying to control but Dandrakulo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dandrakulo has control of Chase's left arm, preventing Chase from doing any damage.
Chase preventing the sweep.
Chase throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dandrakulo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dandrakulo looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chase stops Dandrakulo from standing up.
Dandrakulo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Chase dives into side control.
Chase looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dandrakulo is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Danny Chase will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dandrakulo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Chase throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a thumping low kick.
Chase throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dandrakulo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dandrakulo throws a chopping leg kick but Chase manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dandrakulo throws an overhand right that lands on Chase's shoulder, as Chase tries to avoid the shot.
Dandrakulo avoids the head kick by Chase.
Chase throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Dandrakulo lunges at Chase with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chase's hand.
Dandrakulo tries to land a leg kick but Chase saw it coming and moves away.
Dandrakulo misses the jab.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dandrakulo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase misses with a looping right.
Chase throws a hook but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chase. That did some damage!#TD2#
Chase manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dandrakulo on his heels. He'll look to pass Dandrakulo's guard now, I'm sure.
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 is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chase lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Dandrakulo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chase working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dandrakulo's head.
Chase throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dandrakulo has control of Chase's left arm, preventing Chase from doing any damage.
Dandrakulo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dandrakulo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Dandrakulo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chase gets back to full guard.
Chase can't keep his opponent in guard - Dandrakulo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Dandrakulo not doing much here.
Dandrakulo trying to control the action but Chase is working from the bottom.
Chase manages to get to full guard.
Dandrakulo stands and throws Chase's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Chase manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Dandrakulo seems to be working for a kimura but Chase defends the submission attempt.
Chase won't allow Dandrakulo to pass to mount. #SUB#
Dandrakulo seems to be working for a kimura but Chase defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Dandrakulo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Chase trying to control but Dandrakulo postures up.
Dandrakulo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chase keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dandrakulo is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chase reverses the position - he's now on top in Dandrakulo's guard.
Chase is in close to Dandrakulo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Danny Chase will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dandrakulo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Dandrakulo swinging wildly here.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook. Chase ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo takes a swing at Chase's ribcage but misses.
Dandrakulo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChase.
A solid body kick from Dandrakulo.
That kick from Dandrakulo tenderised Chase's leg. Chase is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dandrakulo scores with a hook.
Dandrakulo fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Chase lands but Dandrakulo takes it in his stride.
Dandrakulo misses with a low kick as Chase jumps back.
Dandrakulo tries to bum rush Chase with a series of wild strikes but Chase uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chase misses with a jab to the body
and Dandrakulo counters with a series of strikes. Chase will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chase takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chase misses with a straight right.
Chase throws a hook but Dandrakulo avoids it easily.
Dandrakulo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dandrakulo missing with a left hand there. Chase was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chase shoots in but Dandrakulo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chase's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dandrakulo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chase scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Dandrakulo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dandrakulo lands with a slapping head kick.
Chase lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dandrakulo at a distance.
Dandrakulo avoids the head kick by Chase.
Samson Dandrakulo is winning the standup battle so far.
Chase fails with the takedown.
Dandrakulo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chase checks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dandrakulo moves out of range as Chase strikes.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samson Dandrakulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Chase.
Dandrakulo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chase momentarily.
Dandrakulo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chase misses with a takedown attempt - Dandrakulo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And Dandrakulo counters with a quick kick to the body but Chase blocks it.
Dandrakulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chase.
Dandrakulo misses with a wild body shot.
Chase tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dandrakulo. That's going to slow Chase down. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Chase.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lands a nice hook to Chase's body. Chase takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab from Chase.
Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chase on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Samson Dandrakulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dandrakulo lands a jab to Chase's midsection.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dandrakulo!
Danny Chase is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chase looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Chase pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chase looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Chase loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chase lands a right hook to the body.
Dandrakulo digs a good body shot into Chase's ribs.
Chase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chase avoids the body shot from Dandrakulo. #T3#
Chase misses the jab.
Dandrakulo punishes Chase's body with a nice straight punch.
Dandrakulo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chase changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dandrakulo tries to avoid it but Chase manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dandrakulo to the ground. Dandrakulo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Nice defenses there by Dandrakulo.
Chase keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chase was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chase looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook.
Chase checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dandrakulo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chase's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chase misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD2#
Chase dives in and scores a takedown into Dandrakulo's guard.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Dandrakulo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dandrakulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Dandrakulo, not yet.
Dandrakulo keeping moving, preventing Chase from controlling successfully.
Chase is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Dandrakulo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chase doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chase manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chase is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Dandrakulo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chase 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samson Dandrakulo!
A very excited looking Samson Dandrakulo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF 97: Perry vs Bird II
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tatum walks into a jab.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tatum.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tatum throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a good low kick that Tatum was not able to check.
Dandrakulo throws an off balance right hand
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Tatum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tatum down.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dandrakulo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dandrakulo throws a combination that misses
and Tatum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Tatum.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo thuds a left hand into Tatum's body.
Dandrakulo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tatum throws a counter combo.
Tatum swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandrakulo chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping right.
Tatum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tatum slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dandrakulo scores with a decent looking hook.
Tatum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dandrakulo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tatum throws a series of punches but Dandrakulo avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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 Tatum has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tatum and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tatum misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2##CL2#
Tatum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tatum throws a punch but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dandrakulo lands an uppercut.
Tatum takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dandrakulo. #BC#
Dandrakulo manages to break the clinch.
Tatum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tatum moves in looking to clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him off.
Dandrakulo lands a jab.
Dandrakulo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dandrakulo scores with a nice head shot.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tatum's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Dandrakulo tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dandrakulo cracks a nice hook into Tatum's ribs.
Tatum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Tatum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tatum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tatum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tatum has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#CL2#
Tatum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with an uppercut but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dandrakulo misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Dandrakulo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Tatum counters by clinching up.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch on the inside.
Tatum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tatum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dandrakulo's elbow.
Tatum can't find room to land a body shot as Dandrakulo controls the action.
Tatum avoids the elbow strike from Dandrakulo, against the cage.
Dandrakulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tatum.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dandrakulo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Dandrakulo on the inside.
Tatum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dandrakulo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dandrakulo throws an elbow that misses.
Tatum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo lands an uppercut.
Tatum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dandrakulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dandrakulo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dandrakulo throws a hook to the side of Tatum's head but Tatum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tatum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Dandrakulo tests Tatum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dandrakulo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dandrakulo throws out a loose jab but Tatum uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo cracks Tatum with an open hand slap.
Tatum tries to bum rush Dandrakulo with a series of wild strikes but Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tatum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Tatum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tatum misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Tatum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tatum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a one two combo.
Dandrakulo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tatum's hands.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tatum throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tatum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Tatum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tatum wants to clinch up but Dandrakulo keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo scores with a hook.
Dandrakulo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tatum.#T2#
Dandrakulo scores with the left hand. Tatum knows he should have avoided that one.
Dandrakulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tatum can do to turn this around?
A good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tatum's head.
Dandrakulo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum unleashes a big counter combination but Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tatum misses with a jab to the body
and Dandrakulo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab from Tatum.
Dandrakulo lands a jab to the head.
Dandrakulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Tatum misses with an uppercut.
Tatum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo misses with the combination.
Samson Dandrakulo is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Dandrakulo misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Dandrakulo as he connects with a hook.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tatum swinging wildly here.
Tatum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tatum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Dandrakulo tenderised Tatum's leg. Tatum is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tatum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dandrakulo manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
Tatum avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Dandrakulo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Tatum slips the punch.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Tatum sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatum avoids the body shot from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tatum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dandrakulo can pounce on him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Tatum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tatum blocks a jab.
Tatum unleashes a big counter combination but Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tatum checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tatum lands with a shot to the body.
Tatum walks into a stiff left hand from Dandrakulo.
Tatum ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tatum is just out of range.
It seemed like Tatum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dandrakulo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tatum in his tracks.
Good standup being displayed there by Dandrakulo as he connects with a hook.
Tatum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dandrakulo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dandrakulo slips a jab from Tatum.
Dandrakulo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tatum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tatum on the side of the head.
Tatum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tatum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
A little jabbing left from Tatum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Tatum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tatum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a good cross that connects.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dandrakulo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dandrakulo looks to throw the jab but Tatum is out of range.
Tatum avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tatum misses with an uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight right hand.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut.
Tatum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jayson Tatum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook. Tatum ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Tatum misses the target.
An inside leg kick lands from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo swings for the body but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dandrakulo thuds his right hand into Tatum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tatum walks into a straight right hand from Dandrakulo.
Tatum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tatum misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
Samson Dandrakulo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tatum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Tatum throws a right hand that Dandrakulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dandrakulo also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Dandrakulo misses the target.
Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dandrakulo, as that shot connected.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Tatum's front leg but catches the back leg as Tatum tries to avoid it.
Tatum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tatum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tatum might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tatum doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws the left hand but Tatum avoids the punch easily.
Tatum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dandrakulo lands with a straight right. Tatum didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice straight punches there by Dandrakulo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandrakulo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tatum's sensitive parts.
Dandrakulo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Dandrakulo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dandrakulo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Dandrakulo!
During a confident post fight interview, Samson Dandrakulo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 93: Ferguson vs Kerckhoven
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Georgijevic.
Georgijevic misses with a hook. Dandrakulo ducked under it nicely.
Georgijevic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a leg kick.
Georgijevic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A bone on bone clash there as Georgijevic blocks the leg kick.
Georgijevic moves away from the strike by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo tries to work over Georgijevic's front leg with a kick but Georgijevic checks it.
Georgijevic throws a head kick that half lands.
Georgijevic misses with a looping left.
Dandrakulo throwing a counter right hand but Georgijevic manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dandrakulo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgijevic throws out a loose jab but Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dandrakulo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Georgijevic throws a poor cross that misses
and Dandrakulo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dandrakulo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick that misses.
Dandrakulo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Georgijevic throws out the jab.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut.
Georgijevic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Georgijevic's front leg but catches the back leg as Georgijevic tries to avoid it.
Georgijevic misses the jab.
Dandrakulo tried to counter with a leg kick but Georgijevic avoided it.
The fighters circling - Georgijevic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Georgijevic moves out of range as Dandrakulo strikes.
Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Georgijevic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Georgijevic has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Georgijevic.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick that misses.
Georgijevic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Georgijevic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dandrakulo has time to react.
Georgijevic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo lands with an overhand left.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A low kick from Dandrakulo misses
and Georgijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo throws a jab when Georgijevic was well out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Georgijevic. #T2#
Dandrakulo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Georgijevic might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Georgijevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dandrakulo lands with an overhand left.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping right.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Georgijevic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Dandrakulo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Georgijevic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dandrakulo connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Dandrakulo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic throws a hook to the side of Dandrakulo's head but Dandrakulo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Georgijevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
and Georgijevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Georgijevic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dandrakulo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Georgijevic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dandrakulo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Georgijevic tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dandrakulo lands a head kick!
A big left from Georgijevic misses.
Georgijevic takes one to the side of the head.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Georgijevic has time to react.
Dandrakulo lands the left hand.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Georgijevic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Georgijevic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dandrakulo scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good work by Dandrakulo as he checks the leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses.
Georgijevic slips a jab from Dandrakulo.#T4#
A head kick misses from Georgijevic.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Georgijevic misses.
An inside leg kick from Dandrakulo misses.
Dandrakulo tests Georgijevic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo thows a leg kick but Georgijevic checks it
and Georgijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dandrakulo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Georgijevic.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick
and Dandrakulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dandrakulo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Georgijevic is out of range and Dandrakulo settles back down.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Georgijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Georgijevic tries to move into range but Dandrakulo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dandrakulo misses with a combination
and Georgijevic counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dandrakulo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Georgijevic misses the jab.
Georgijevic throws a hook to the side of Dandrakulo's head but Dandrakulo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dandrakulo slips a straight right by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samson Dandrakulo is winning the standup battle so far.
Georgijevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter punch.
Georgijevic throws a looping overhand right but Dandrakulo ducks down to avoid it.
Georgijevic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Georgijevic checks a low kick from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo swings widly with a right hand
and Georgijevic counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Dandrakulo does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dandrakulo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Georgijevic tries a quick counter leg kick but Dandrakulo is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Dandrakulo blocks the leg kick.
Georgijevic throws an off balance right hand
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dandrakulo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dandrakulo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Georgijevic connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic fails to land with a series of punches.
Georgijevic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab from Georgijevic.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Georgijevic tries to bum rush Dandrakulo with a series of wild strikes but Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Georgijevic misses with an uppercut. Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter punch.
Georgijevic misses with a low kick.
Dandrakulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo cracks Georgijevic with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Georgijevic misses with a straight left.
Dandrakulo lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgijevic connects with a solid leg kick.
Georgijevic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Georgijevic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dandrakulo with the inside leg kick.
Georgijevic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo connects with the punch.
Georgijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a right and a left that Georgijevic avoids nicely.
Georgijevic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Georgijevic slips under a jab from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo blocks a head kick by Georgijevic.
A swing and a miss from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dandrakulo misses with the combination. #T3#
Dandrakulo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo clobbers Georgijevic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dandrakulo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dandrakulo throws a low kick but Georgijevic moves out of range easily.
Georgijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dandrakulo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Georgijevic.
Georgijevic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Georgijevic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dandrakulo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dandrakulo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Dandrakulo misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgijevic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Georgijevic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the strikes.
Georgijevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dandrakulo takes a swing at Georgijevic's ribcage but misses.
Georgijevic tries a quick counter leg kick but Dandrakulo is wise to it.
Dandrakulo throws a combination that misses
and Georgijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dandrakulo tried to score with a low kick but Georgijevic checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Dandrakulo blocks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dandrakulo as he connects with a hook.
Dandrakulo avoids the head kick by Georgijevic.
Dandrakulo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Georgijevic on the side of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Georgijevic might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dandrakulo has got the better of the exchanges.
Dandrakulo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Georgijevic.
Dandrakulo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the body from Dandrakulo misses
and Georgijevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Georgijevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Samson Dandrakulo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Georgijevic misses with a looping right.
Drago Georgijevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgijevic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Georgijevic looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Georgijevic blocks a jab.
Dandrakulo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Georgijevic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dandrakulo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Georgijevic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Georgijevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Georgijevic misses with a hook. Dandrakulo ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo is looking to slow Georgijevic down with leg kicks.
Georgijevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Georgijevic with the inside leg kick.
Georgijevic misses with an uppercut. Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
Dandrakulo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Georgijevic counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Georgijevic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Georgijevic connects with a jab.
Georgijevic looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Dandrakulo scores with a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab.
Dandrakulo with a nice cross.
Georgijevic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Georgijevic throws a hook to the side of Dandrakulo's head but Dandrakulo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo moved away.
Dandrakulo looks for the body kick but Georgijevic saw that one coming.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Georgijevic moved away.
Dandrakulo is looking to slow Georgijevic down with leg kicks.
Georgijevic throws a low kick but Dandrakulo avoids it.
Dandrakulo defending well as Georgijevic loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Georgijevic.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick nicely.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Georgijevic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dandrakulo.
Georgijevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Georgijevic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo with a hook.
Dandrakulo misses with a leg kick.
Dandrakulo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Georgijevic.
Georgijevic loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dandrakulo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Georgijevic.
Dandrakulo throwing a counter right hand but Georgijevic manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo misses with a shot to the body
and Georgijevic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dandrakulo throws a jab when Georgijevic was well out of range.
Georgijevic steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Georgijevic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Georgijevic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samson Dandrakulo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Georgijevic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dandrakulo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Georgijevic slips a jab and a cross from Dandrakulo.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Georgijevic doesn't seem phased though.
Georgijevic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Georgijevic blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Dandrakulo - just one landing.
Georgijevic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Georgijevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Georgijevic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Georgijevic avoids it easily.
Georgijevic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic.#T4#
Dandrakulo moves away from the strike by Georgijevic.
Georgijevic misses with a hook.
Georgijevic blocks a low kick nicely.
Georgijevic blocks a jab.
Georgijevic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dandrakulo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dandrakulo misses with the body kick
and Georgijevic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Georgijevic misses with a combination
and Dandrakulo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dandrakulo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Georgijevic. That did some damage!
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Georgijevic.
Dandrakulo misses with a few strikes there.
Georgijevic loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
Dandrakulo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Georgijevic. Dandrakulo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Georgijevic moves out of range.

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 Samson Dandrakulo.
Well Dandrakulo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Dandrakulo!
A very excited looking Samson Dandrakulo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NYF Fight Night 46
Date: Oct 23, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo cracks McNofun with a right hand to the side of the head.
McNofun misses with an uppercut. Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
Dandrakulo tried to counter with a leg kick but McNofun avoided it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the body kick from McNofun.
McNofun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
McNofun misses with a leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Dandrakulo misses its target.
Dandrakulo connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Dandrakulo.
McNofun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McNofun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range.
McNofun will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McNofun misses with a left hand
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McNofun throws a hook but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McNofun tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dandrakulo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandrakulo lands with a straight right. McNofun didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Dandrakulo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McNofun's hands.
Dandrakulo looks to score with a jab to the body but McNofun is just out of range.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNofun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab from McNofun.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNofun wants to counter with a clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him away.
Dandrakulo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNofun's sensitive parts.
Dandrakulo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot.
Dandrakulo thows a leg kick but McNofun checks it
and McNofun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McNofun needs to keep his hands up - Dandrakulo had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dandrakulo throws out a loose jab but McNofun uses good head movement to avoid it.
McNofun replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dandrakulo blocks it well.
McNofun rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandrakulo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNofun lands a body shot.
Dandrakulo looks to throw the jab but McNofun is out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy right hand but McNofun sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McNofun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dandrakulo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Dandrakulo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dandrakulo throws a sloppy head kick and McNofun moves out of range easily.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but McNofun moves out of range.
Dandrakulo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McNofun. That did some damage!
Dandrakulo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McNofun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Dandrakulo coming out on top.
Dandrakulo throws a hook to the side of McNofun's head but McNofun sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McNofun looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.
McNofun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McNofun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McNofun checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and McNofun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dandrakulo lands with a hook. McNofun tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dandrakulo scores with a head kick. McNofun tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T3#
Some bone on bone action there as McNofun checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dandrakulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNofun scores with a hook to the body. Dandrakulo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from McNofun misses the target.
Dandrakulo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks McNofun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNofun down.
McNofun misses with a body kick.
Dandrakulo tries a low kick but McNofun avoids it.
McNofun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Dandrakulo lands with a straight right. McNofun didn't see that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dandrakulo.
A swing and a miss from Dandrakulo.
McNofun swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dandrakulo swings widly with a right hand
and Dandrakulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Dandrakulo misses.
A little jabbing left from McNofun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
McNofun pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dandrakulo takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dandrakulo catches McNofun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McNofun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick
and McNofun counters with a nice uppercut.
McNofun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dandrakulo.
McNofun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A low kick from McNofun is predictable there
and Dandrakulo counters with a stiff right hand.
McNofun throws a low kick but Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Dandrakulo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McNofun has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McNofun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNofun needs to keep his hands up - Dandrakulo had a free shot at his head there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a big shot that misses.
Dandrakulo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dandrakulo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McNofun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo sizes up McNofun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McNofun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dandrakulo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A cross from Dandrakulo lands.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook. McNofun ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from McNofun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo works McNofun's body with a nice hook.
McNofun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McNofun is looking to land body kicks.
Dandrakulo misses with an attempted mid kick.
McNofun is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dandrakulo with a body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a solid leg kick but McNofun takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but McNofun slips the punch.#T1#
Dandrakulo lunges at McNofun with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McNofun's hand.
McNofun checks the leg kick nicely there.
McNofun moves out of range of the leg kick from Dandrakulo.
McNofun throws a lazy right hand but Dandrakulo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dandrakulo lands a nice leg kick that just misses McNofun's sensitive parts.
McNofun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dandrakulo moves into range and connects with a jab.
McNofun throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo checks it.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
McNofun takes one to the side of the head.
McNofun takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Samson Dandrakulo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dandrakulo moves out of range as McNofun throws a body kick.
Dandrakulo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McNofun lands with an overhand left.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but McNofun might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dandrakulo has got the better of the exchanges.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNofun checks a low kick from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McNofun counters with a stiff right hand.
Dandrakulo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dandrakulo throws a nice looking combination but McNofun bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dandrakulo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McNofun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dandrakulo thows a leg kick but McNofun checks it
and McNofun counters with a stiff right hand.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dandrakulo there.
Dandrakulo connects with a crisp jab.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the body kick from McNofun.
Dandrakulo takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by McNofun there.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dandrakulo tried to score with a low kick but McNofun checks it.#T3#
Dandrakulo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McNofun takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dandrakulo looks to throw the jab but McNofun is out of range.
A head kick misses from McNofun.
A big left from Dandrakulo misses.
McNofun connects with a single shot there.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch
and McNofun counters with an outside leg kick.
McNofun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but McNofun moved away.
McNofun lands a high kick! #ROC2#Dandrakulo is rocked!
Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as McNofun blocks the low kick.#KD2#
McNofun lands a big right hand that sends Dandrakulo crashing to the mat! McNofun stays standing though and waves Dandrakulo back to his feet!
Oh Dandrakulo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McNofun throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
McNofun flashes Dandrakulo a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Dandrakulo's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Dandrakulo crumples to the floor! He's out cold! McNofun punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killjoy McNofun!
In defeat, Samson Dandrakulo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the gym I guess.'.

Event: NYF 85: Traumen vs Garcia II
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Dandrakulo.
The fighters circling - Dandrakulo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Ramsey checks it.
Ramsey lands with a nice body punch.
Dandrakulo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramsey.
A left lands for Dandrakulo.
Ramsey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dandrakulo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramsey's head.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramsey.
And Ramsey responds with a good body kick, but Dandrakulo manages to step out the way in time.
Donk. Dandrakulo catches Ramsey right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramsey doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsey throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramsey moves in looking to clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him off.
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Ramsey avoids it easily.
Ramsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Ramsey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dandrakulo tries to work over Ramsey's front leg with a kick but Ramsey checks it.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dandrakulo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramsey.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot.
A big left from Dandrakulo misses.
Ramsey throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
Dandrakulo misses with a head kick.
Ramsey flicks out a counter leg kick but Dandrakulo steps away.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick nicely.
Dandrakulo scores with a push kick.
Ramsey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramsey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dandrakulo connects with the punch.
Dandrakulo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dandrakulo cracks Ramsey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.#T2#
Ramsey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramsey scores with a shot to the body.
Ramsey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Ramsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo obviously looking to wear him down.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Ramsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramsey tries to avoid it.
Dandrakulo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramsey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramsey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ramsey moves out of range of the body kick from Dandrakulo.
A solid body kick from Ramsey.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Ramsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramsey tries to avoid it.
Dandrakulo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramsey lands with a nice body punch.
Ramsey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ramsey throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo checks it.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter punch.
Dandrakulo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramsey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Dandrakulo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramsey. Ramsey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo tests Ramsey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Dandrakulo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramsey lands with an uppercut that bounces Dandrakulo off the cage and back into range.
Dandrakulo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Dandrakulo lands.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Ramsey.
Ramsey keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dandrakulo tests Ramsey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Dandrakulo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ramsey just manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo missing with a left hand there. Ramsey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramsey checks it well.
Ramsey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dandrakulo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ramsey's head.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
and Ramsey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Ramsey slams his shin into Dandrakulo's torso.
Ramsey is looking to clinch.
Ramsey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ramsey looks to land a combination. Dandrakulo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ramsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey avoids the body shot from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a series of strikes that have Ramsey backpedaling.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some bone on bone action there as Ramsey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ramsey checks a low kick from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey moves out of range as Dandrakulo strikes.
Dandrakulo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramsey doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ramsey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey wants to clinch but Dandrakulo slips to the side
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dandrakulo misses with a leg kick.
Ramsey misses with a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo thumps Ramsey with a low kick.
Ramsey moves forwards but Dandrakulo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ramsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dandrakulo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dandrakulo lands a right hook to the body.
Samson Dandrakulo is winning the standup battle so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dandrakulo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Ramsey misses.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab to the head.
Ramsey needs to keep his hands up - Dandrakulo had a free shot at his head there.
Ramsey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Ramsey looks to land a combination but Dandrakulo avoids it well.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ramsey misses with a looping left.
Ramsey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dandrakulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramsey can do to turn this around?
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ramsey checks it well.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ramsey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dandrakulo counters with a thumping low kick.
Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dandrakulo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ramsey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ramsey wants to land a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ramsey.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dandrakulo avoids the body shot from Ramsey.
Ramsey takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
Dandrakulo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping right.#T2#
Ramsey scores with a leg kick.
Ramsey defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dandrakulo lands a right hook to the body.
Ramsey thuds a left hand into Dandrakulo's body.
Dandrakulo throws an overhand right that lands on Ramsey's shoulder, as Ramsey tries to avoid the shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramsey checks a leg kick.
Ramsey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ramsey ducks right into an uppercut from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dandrakulo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ramsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dandrakulo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsey. #T3#
Dandrakulo swings widly with a right hand
and Ramsey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dandrakulo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramsey lands with a shot to the body.
Ramsey's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dandrakulo under the eye.
Ramsey has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dandrakulo works Ramsey's body with a nice hook.
Ramsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.
Ramsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramsey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ramsey scores with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Dandrakulo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dandrakulo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramsey walks into a straight right hand from Dandrakulo.#T4#
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Ramsey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ramsey down.
Ramsey misses with an uppercut.
Ramsey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ramsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dandrakulo rather than just go for the knockout.
Ramsey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramsey walks into a stiff left hand from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo connects with a single shot there.
Dandrakulo with the inside leg kick.
Ramsey staying out of range there.
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Dandrakulo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramsey avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dandrakulo scores with a hook to the body. Ramsey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dandrakulo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dandrakulo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dandrakulo misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo defending well as Ramsey loads up on a big left hand.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Dandrakulo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws a front kick aimed at Ramsey's knee but Ramsey avoids it well.
Dandrakulo misses the shot to the body.
Ramsey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramsey ducks right into an uppercut from Dandrakulo.
A swing and a miss from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo cracks a nice hook into Ramsey's ribs.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ramsey.
Ramsey swings for the body but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Ramsey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dandrakulo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramsey steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dandrakulo.
Ramsey misses with a double jab. #T1#
Ramsey thumps Dandrakulo with a low kick.
Dandrakulo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramsey.
Dandrakulo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ramsey tests Dandrakulo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramsey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ramsey feints a counter leg kick.
Ramsey takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dandrakulo scores with a head kick. Ramsey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ramsey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ramsey tries to land a leg kick but Dandrakulo saw it coming and moves away.
Dandrakulo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramsey counters with a one-two to the body.
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 fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ramsey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dandrakulo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Ramsey takes one to the chin there.
Ramsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ramsey looks to land a body kick but Dandrakulo moved away.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Dandrakulo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ramsey misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Dandrakulo tenderised Ramsey's leg. Ramsey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Dandrakulo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramsey. Ramsey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ramsey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dandrakulo blocks it well.
Dandrakulo blocks a head kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dandrakulo. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bernard Ramsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dandrakulo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ramsey throws a low kick, looking for Dandrakulo's leg but Dandrakulo calmly moves out of range.
Samson Dandrakulo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dandrakulo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ramsey throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dandrakulo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramsey throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Ramsey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramsey throws a leg kick which misses Dandrakulo's front leg but catches the back leg as Dandrakulo tries to avoid it.
Ramsey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dandrakulo lands with a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Ramsey.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping right.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ramsey.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Ramsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramsey tries to avoid it.
Ramsey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ramsey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Dandrakulo misses.
Dandrakulo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramsey throws out a loose jab but Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dandrakulo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo with the inside leg kick.
Ramsey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Dandrakulo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dandrakulo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Dandrakulo!
After winning the bout, Samson Dandrakulo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: NYF 82: Carter vs River
Date: Sep 07, 2024

#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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.#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.

Event: NYF 76: Crusher vs Beukelboom
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Dupree Holton blocks it.
Dandrakulo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dupree Holton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dupree Holton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dupree Holton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dupree Holton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dandrakulo slaps away a takedown attempt from Dupree Holton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dupree Holton shoots and misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dandrakulo connects with a leg kick.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dupree Holton was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandrakulo tries a low kick but Dupree Holton avoids it.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dupree Holton fails with a takedown attempt.
Samson Dandrakulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton.#T1#
Dupree Holton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight right hand.
Dupree Holton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Dupree Holton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dupree Holton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Dandrakulo is not content to let Dupree Holton control the position.
Dupree Holton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dandrakulo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dandrakulo sneaks back into half guard.
Dandrakulo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
Dandrakulo wants to sweep here but Dupree Holton controlling him for the moment.
Dupree Holton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dandrakulo is keeping the position for now.
Dupree Holton preventing the sweep.
Dupree Holton is looking to advance position but Dandrakulo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Dupree Holton is looking to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree Holton sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dandrakulo trying to control from half guard but Dupree Holton is working away.
Dupree Holton tries to roll over but Dandrakulo keeps him under control.#T3#
Dandrakulo trying to control the action but Dupree Holton is working from the bottom.
Dupree Holton wants to improve his position but Dandrakulo is controlling well.
Dandrakulo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dupree Holton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dandrakulo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dandrakulo's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dandrakulo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dupree Holton.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dandrakulo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dupree Holton gets his hands free as Dandrakulo looks to control. #T4#
Dandrakulo is really stuck here.
Dupree Holton is trying to stick to Dandrakulo's back but Dandrakulo is turning into Dupree Holton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dupree Holton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dupree Holton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dupree Holton controls Dandrakulo momentarily but Dandrakulo frees himself.
Dandrakulo advances to half guard.
Dandrakulo trying to pass the guard but Dupree Holton defending well.
Dupree Holton gets full guard.
Dandrakulo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dupree Holton keeping full guard, as Dandrakulo tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dupree Holton shoots in but no luck this time.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Dupree Holton moved away.
Dupree Holton fails with the takedown.
Samson Dandrakulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of DeShaun Dupree Holton.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dupree Holton.
Dupree Holton ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lands a nice looking body kick.
Dupree Holton takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree Holton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dandrakulo. Dupree Holton shrugs it off though.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dupree Holton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dandrakulo circles away.
Dandrakulo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Dupree Holton has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Samson Dandrakulo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1##TD2#
Dandrakulo tries to sprawl but Dupree Holton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dupree Holton prevents Dandrakulo from improving his position.
Dandrakulo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dandrakulo is staying active underneath Dupree Holton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dupree Holton prevents Dandrakulo from improving his position.
Dupree Holton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dandrakulo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Dupree Holton has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Dandrakulo defend it? Dupree Holton steps over the head and cranks it - Dandrakulo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Dupree Holton!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
DeShaun Dupree Holton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NYF 72: Deiveredo vs Ruma
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tonioli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonioli! But no joy.
Tonioli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dandrakulo's head.
Tonioli throws a right hand that Dandrakulo ducks under and follows up with a left that Dandrakulo also avoids with ease.
Nice straight punches there by Dandrakulo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dandrakulo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo.
We've been informed that Tonioli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tonioli.
Dandrakulo tried to score with a low kick but Tonioli checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo. #CL2#
Tonioli clinches with his opponent.
Dandrakulo lands a right hand.
Tonioli scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Dandrakulo fails to land.
Dandrakulo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonioli is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for Tonioli.
Dandrakulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Tonioli. #BC2#
Tonioli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dandrakulo.#T1#
Tonioli throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonioli misses the target.
Tonioli throws a lazy right hand but Dandrakulo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dandrakulo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dandrakulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dandrakulo lands with a nice body punch.
Dandrakulo defending well as Tonioli loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo staying out of range there.
Tonioli checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonioli! But no joy.
Dandrakulo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tonioli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tonioli checks a leg kick.
Tonioli slips under a jab from Dandrakulo.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dandrakulo misses with a low kick as Tonioli jumps back.
Tonioli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Tonioli throws a big shot that misses.
Dandrakulo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tonioli throws a lazy right hand but Dandrakulo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tonioli checks the leg kick.
Dandrakulo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tonioli at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Tonioli rushes Dandrakulo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dandrakulo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Dandrakulo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Dandrakulo.
Tonioli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dandrakulo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tonioli misses the shot to the body.
Dandrakulo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tonioli manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab.#T3#
Tonioli moves in looking to clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him off.
Dandrakulo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dandrakulo dodges the punch combination from Tonioli.
Tonioli walks into a jab.
Dandrakulo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dandrakulo looks for the body kick but Tonioli saw that one coming.
Tonioli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dandrakulo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tonioli.
Dandrakulo misses with a combination
and Tonioli makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonioli 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.
Tonioli jabs at Dandrakulo's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo. #T4#
Tonioli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick but Tonioli moves out of range.
Dandrakulo thows a body kick. Tonioli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tonioli misses with an uppercut. Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo looks to throw a body kick
and Tonioli counters with a straight right hand.
Dandrakulo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tonioli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dandrakulo missing with a left hand there. Tonioli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tonioli blocks a low kick nicely.
Tonioli misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a low kick but Tonioli moves out of range easily.
Tonioli tries to counter with a clinch but Dandrakulo shakes him off and moves away.
Dandrakulo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonioli tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Dandrakulo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
That's time! Dandrakulo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo tries to bum rush Tonioli with a series of wild strikes but Tonioli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Tonioli.
As Tonioli backs away, Dandrakulo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dandrakulo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tonioli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dandrakulo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dandrakulo fails to land with a series of punches.
Dandrakulo misses with a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonioli throws a jab but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tonioli has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Vinicius Tonioli has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Tonioli misses.
Tonioli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dandrakulo connects with an inside leg kick.
Tonioli misses with a double jab. #T1#
Tonioli misses with a wild body shot.
Dandrakulo lands a jab to the nose.
Tonioli with the inside leg kick.
Tonioli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dandrakulo.
Tonioli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dandrakulo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dandrakulo scores with a body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses.
Tonioli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tonioli blocks the body kick.
Tonioli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tonioli misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Tonioli.
Dandrakulo throws an overhand right that lands on Tonioli's shoulder, as Tonioli tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tonioli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dandrakulo misses with a few strikes there.
Tonioli throws a lazy head kick
and Dandrakulo counters with a left and a right that stings Tonioli.
Tonioli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tonioli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tonioli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Dandrakulo.
Tonioli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dandrakulo. That's going to slow Tonioli down.
Dandrakulo lands with a good body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonioli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dandrakulo under the eye.
Dandrakulo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Dandrakulo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tonioli.
Tonioli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dandrakulo connects with a body shot.
Tonioli just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dandrakulo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo keeps the fight on the outside.
Tonioli moves in looking to clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him off.
Tonioli jabs at Dandrakulo's body.
Dandrakulo feints a jab promting Tonioli to slip. Dandrakulo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tonioli slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dandrakulo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Dandrakulo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tonioli tries to clinch but Dandrakulo is having none of it.
Dandrakulo scores with a head kick. Tonioli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tonioli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dandrakulo's sensitive parts.
Dandrakulo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tonioli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dandrakulo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dandrakulo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tonioli.
Dandrakulo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dandrakulo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dandrakulo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dandrakulo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dandrakulo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tonioli is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vinicius Tonioli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonioli throws a looping overhand right but Dandrakulo ducks down to avoid it.
Samson Dandrakulo is winning the standup battle so far.
Tonioli throws a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonioli moves away.
Tonioli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dandrakulo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tonioli.
Dandrakulo misses the jab.
Dandrakulo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dandrakulo lands with a shot to the body.
Tonioli throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dandrakulo scores with a head kick.
Tonioli avoids a kick to the body.
Tonioli wants to clinch.#T1#
Tonioli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dandrakulo motions for Tonioli to come forward. Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tonioli checks it well.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tonioli wants to clinch up but Dandrakulo keeps it at a distance.
Dandrakulo throws a front kick that sends Tonioli stumbling back into the cage.
Tonioli with a nice cross.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot.
Tonioli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tonioli throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily. #T2#
Tonioli ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Tonioli throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
Dandrakulo motions for Tonioli to come forward. Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tonioli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dandrakulo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonioli throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
Tonioli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dandrakulo's hands.
Tonioli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tonioli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonioli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dandrakulo throws a chopping leg kick but Tonioli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dandrakulo cracks Tonioli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dandrakulo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo blocks a head kick by Tonioli. #T3#
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot.
Dandrakulo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dandrakulo tries a head kick but it misses.
Tonioli unleashes a big counter combination but Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tonioli lands with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dandrakulo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tonioli. Tonioli obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Dandrakulo.
Nice shot lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Tonioli misses the target.
Tonioli throws a body punch but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Dandrakulo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Dandrakulo throws a lazy right hand but Tonioli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Tonioli closes the distance and pushes Dandrakulo back into the cage.
Tonioli misses with a punch on the inside.
Dandrakulo tries to work over Tonioli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dandrakulo lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
Tonioli blocks an uppercut.
Tonioli has a couple of punches blocked by Dandrakulo.
A hook to the body from Tonioli. #BC#
Dandrakulo manages to break the clinch.
Samson Dandrakulo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dandrakulo throws an overhand right that lands on Tonioli's shoulder, as Tonioli tries to avoid the shot.
Tonioli misses with a wild body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a quick counter head kick but Tonioli was just out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a nice looking combination but Tonioli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dandrakulo lands a front kick.
Vinicius Tonioli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonioli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dandrakulo can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Dandrakulo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dandrakulo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Dandrakulo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samson Dandrakulo waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: NYF 68: Dandrakulo vs Zigaro
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Zigaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Zigaro slips the punch.
Dandrakulo connects with a leg kick.
Zigaro checks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zigaro counters with a stiff right hand.
Good exchange - Dandrakulo coming out on top.
Dandrakulo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zigaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zigaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Zigaro moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dandrakulo.
Zigaro throws a body punch but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at The Scrap Squad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zigaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo throws a sloppy head kick and Zigaro moves out of range easily.
Zigaro throws a big counter head kick but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Zigaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dandrakulo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zigaro backs up against the cage.
Zigaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo catches Zigaro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zigaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dandrakulo has time to react.
Dandrakulo moves out of range as Zigaro throws a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Dandrakulo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zigaro doesn't seem phased though.
Dandrakulo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dandrakulo misses with the combination.
Zigaro feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Dandrakulo misses.
Dandrakulo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zigaro counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zigaro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zigaro moves out of range of the body kick.
Zigaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Dandrakulo lands a head kick!
Zigaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Dandrakulo.
Zigaro replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dandrakulo blocks it well.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
and Zigaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Dandrakulo dips to his left and cracks Zigaro with an uppercut!
Zigaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Zigaro rushes Dandrakulo and presses him up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dandrakulo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zigaro's brow.
Dandrakulo lands a left hand.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo is looking to break free of the clinch but Zigaro has double underhooks.
Dandrakulo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zigaro pushes Dandrakulo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zigaro lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Zigaro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dandrakulo walks into a jab.
Dandrakulo throws the left hand but Zigaro avoids the punch easily.
Zigaro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zigaro! But no joy.#T3#
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick.
Zigaro misses with a looping left.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zigaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Zigaro with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Zigaro rushes Dandrakulo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zigaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dandrakulo backwards.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Zigaro.
Zigaro misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dandrakulo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dandrakulo tries a body shot but Zigaro blocks it.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
Zigaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dandrakulo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zigaro prevents a body shot from Dandrakulo. #T4#
Dandrakulo blocks a body shot from Zigaro.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dandrakulo letting Zigaro take a breather here.
Dandrakulo misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Dandrakulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zigaro takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zigaro thows a body kick. Dandrakulo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dandrakulo is breathing heavily.
Zigaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zigaro with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Samson Dandrakulo has been cut.
Zigaro scores with a hook to the body. Dandrakulo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zigaro connects with a body shot.
Dandrakulo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#KD2#
Zigaro cracks Dandrakulo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zigaro has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dandrakulo to stand back up!#ROC2#Dandrakulo is rocked!
Zigaro finds Dandrakulo's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dandrakulo flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Zigaro lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dandrakulo will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tristan Zigaro!
Tristan Zigaro is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: NYF 62: Tijhoff vs Joon
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Dandrakulo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dandrakulo after a bit of a struggle.
Dandrakulo prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dandrakulo. #CUT#It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Good body shot from Dandrakulo.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dandrakulo is working Jones over against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Dandrakulo controls his hands.
Dandrakulo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones tries a body shot but Dandrakulo blocks it. #BC#
Dandrakulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Dandrakulo sprawls well.
Samson Dandrakulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Jones defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo with a nice cross.
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!
A combination from Dandrakulo does no damage.
Dandrakulo throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Dandrakulo sets himself, and Jones steps forward looking for the clinch! Dandrakulo avoids it this time.
Jones with a poor takedown
and Dandrakulo counters with a left to the body.
Dandrakulo's corner calls for a 1-2. Dandrakulo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Jones moves away from the strike by Dandrakulo.
Nice defenses there by Jones.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Dandrakulo as Jones shoots in.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range.
Dandrakulo cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jones shoots and misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight right hand.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Dandrakulo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC#Jones is rocked!
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Dandrakulo scores with a leg kick.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dandrakulo cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Dandrakulo clinches with his opponent.
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!#BC#
Dandrakulo manages to break the clinch.
Jones is looking to land body kicks.
Dandrakulo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dandrakulo.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Dandrakulo finish him?
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dandrakulo defends well and Jones ends up having to push Dandrakulo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Dandrakulo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Dandrakulo lands a hook that stumbles Jones back into the cage. Dandrakulo follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Jones to the canvas! Dandrakulo pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Jones has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF 57: Donal vs Dandrakulo
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
A nice combination there by Dandrakulo.
Donal bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dandrakulo throws a looping overhand right but Donal ducks down to avoid it.
Dandrakulo drops his hands momentarily and Donal takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donal with a hook.#KD#
Donal lands a big uppercut and Dandrakulo crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dandrakulo looks OK. Donal waves Dandrakulo back to his feet!#ROC#Dandrakulo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donal cracks Dandrakulo with a left hook right on the temple and Dandrakulo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Donal lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Dandrakulo is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal retains his light heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Elwyn Donal started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Dandrakulo lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dandrakulo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dandrakulo avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Dandrakulo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dandrakulo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Dandrakulo misses with a straight left.
Dandrakulo delivers a nice body kick.#KD2#
Dandrakulo cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thompson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dandrakulo finish him? #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dandrakulo. Thompson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dandrakulo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson Thompson spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin. Your unwavering support keeps me going. Keep believing in me, because I'm not done yet. The Bull will rise again.'.

Event: NYF 52 Carter vs Dujardin II
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chase.
Chase lands the left hand.
Chase looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chase throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Chase tries to keep at a distance but Dandrakulo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dandrakulo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dandrakulo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dandrakulo working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Dandrakulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chase scores with a hook to the body. Dandrakulo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chase misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chase throws out a loose jab but Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chase. Dandrakulo does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Dandrakulo clinches.
Dandrakulo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Dandrakulo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dandrakulo tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Chase looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chase throws a looping overhand right but Dandrakulo ducks down to avoid it.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chase misses with an uppercut
letting Dandrakulo counter with a right hand.
Dandrakulo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chase swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chase on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo obviously looking to wear him down.
Dandrakulo takes one to the side of the head.
Chase uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the strikes.
Dandrakulo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chase.
Chase throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Chase has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dandrakulo finds it's way round the side to connect with Chase's head.
Nice straight punches there by Chase. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chase.#T2#
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dandrakulo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chase looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Dandrakulo tests Chase's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Chase.
Chase jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dandrakulo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chase in his tracks.
Chase throws a lazy right hand but Dandrakulo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dandrakulo takes one to the side of the head.
Chase looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dandrakulo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chase takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chase connects with a right hand. Dandrakulo shakes it off.
Chase misses with an uppercut. Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
Chase on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Chase.#T3#
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chase takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chase misses with a looping left.
And Dandrakulo counters with a quick kick to the body but Chase blocks it.
It looks like Dandrakulo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dandrakulo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase misses with a straight left.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter with head kicks.
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
and Chase takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chase connects with a jab.
Dandrakulo misses with a two punch combination.
Chase takes one on the button.
Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chase waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.#CL#
Dandrakulo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dandrakulo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chase has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
Chase working hard to break the clinch.
Dandrakulo working aggressively here.
Dandrakulo tries to throw a body punch but Chase avoids it by throwing Dandrakulo back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dandrakulo.
Chase blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dandrakulo.
Still in the clinch, Dandrakulo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dandrakulo tries to throw a body punch but Chase avoids it by throwing Dandrakulo back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Dandrakulo fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Dandrakulo breaks from the clinch.
Dandrakulo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Chase misses.
Chase takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dandrakulo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated 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.#R2#
Chase takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chase is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Chase moves out of range.
Dandrakulo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dandrakulo tries a head kick but it misses.
Chase keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo.
Chase takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chase.
Chase throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
Chase jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dandrakulo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Chase misses the target.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chase moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Dandrakulo misses
and Chase counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chase throws an overhand right that lands on Dandrakulo's shoulder, as Dandrakulo tries to avoid the shot.
Chase throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dandrakulo's head.
Dandrakulo wants to clinch.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab.
A quick step to the side and Dandrakulo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the strikes.
Chase throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dandrakulo throws a series of punches but Chase moves out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick
and Dandrakulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Chase slips the punch.
Chase checks a leg kick nicely.
Dandrakulo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chase if he has to take too many more of those.
Dandrakulo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Dandrakulo.#T2#
Chase misses with a hook. Dandrakulo ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dandrakulo tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Dandrakulo connects with an inside leg kick.
Chase gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dandrakulo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chase in his tracks. #ROC#Chase is rocked!
Dandrakulo throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily.
Chase is still on wobbly legs! Can Dandrakulo finish him?
Dandrakulo throws out a loose jab but Chase uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dandrakulo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chases jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dandrakulo is looking to clinch. #CL#
Dandrakulo moves into the clinch successfully.
Good body shot from Dandrakulo.
Chase seems to have recovered his senses.
Dandrakulo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dandrakulo lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Dandrakulo working aggressively here.
Samson Dandrakulo has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Dandrakulo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chase punishes Dandrakulo's body with a nice straight punch.
Dandrakulo defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chase appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chase misses with a hook. Dandrakulo ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chase.
Dandrakulo throws a quick counter head kick but Chase was just out of range.
Dandrakulo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chase throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dandrakulo on the side of the head.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chase jabs at Dandrakulo's body.
Some wild striking there from Dandrakulo. #T4#
Dandrakulo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chase throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chase in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dandrakulo defending well as Chase loads up on a big left hand.
Chase throws a hook but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo staying out of range there.
Chase connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dandrakulo. Dandrakulo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dandrakulo motions for Chase to come forward. Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chase throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Chase.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chase throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dandrakulo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chase misses the body punch
and Dandrakulo counters with an inside leg kick.
Chase has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Dandrakulo lands a big right hand that sends Chase crashing to the mat! Dandrakulo stays standing though and waves Chase back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Dandrakulo throws a wild body kick that Chase sees coming a mile off.#CUT#It looks like Danny Chase has been cut.
Chase has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dandrakulo.
Chase throws the left hand but Dandrakulo avoids the punch easily.
Chase takes one to the chin there.
Chase throws a jab when Dandrakulo was well out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo connects with an inside leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chase looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chase throws a hook but Dandrakulo avoids it easily.
Dandrakulo scores with a decent looking hook.
Chase's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chase might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A jab from Chase misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chase lands a lovely overhand right.
Chase throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Chase on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dandrakulo tries to land a front kick but Chase steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chase walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dandrakulo digs a good body shot into Chase's ribs.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
letting Chase counter with a right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Dandrakulo! Chase is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo very nearly forgot to thank Conviction amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: NYF Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#It looks like Frank Jaxon has been cut.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dandrakulo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dandrakulo duly obliges.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Jaxon is rocked!
Dandrakulo fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Jaxon square on the jaw! Damn, Jaxon is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.

Event: NYF Fight Night 18
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1#
Dandrakulo cracks Cruz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Cruz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cruz down.
Dandrakulo lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Dandrakulo throws a solid leg kick but Cruz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dandrakulo.
Nice body kick there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cruz counter with a right hand.
Cruz takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Dandrakulo's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cruz throws a hook but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruz momentarily.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dandrakulo scores with a jab.
Cruz misses with a series of wild punches.
Cruz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dandrakulo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dandrakulo thuds his shin into the meat of Cruz's side.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cruz lands a jab to Dandrakulo's midsection.
Cruz doesn't manage to clinch there - Dandrakulo circles away.
Cruz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1##KD#
Dandrakulo lands a left and a right that send Cruz crashing to the mat, dazed. Dandrakulo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Cruz walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dandrakulo! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Samson Dandrakulo waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: CFC 607
Date: Nov 17, 2023

#R1#
Dandrakulo misses the shot to the body.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. #CL#
Mitch gets a clinch.
Mitch scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitch.
Dandrakulo blocks a body shot from Mitch.
Mitch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mitch.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitch fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo wants to get back to striking at distance but Mitch won't allow it.
Mitch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mitch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitch tries to throw a body punch but Dandrakulo avoids it by throwing Mitch back against the cage.
Mitch tries to work over Dandrakulo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Mitch.
A frustrated look appears on Dandrakulo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Dandrakulo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitch tries to throw a body punch but Dandrakulo avoids it by throwing Mitch back against the cage.
Mitch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dandrakulo scores with a shot to the side of Mitch's head.
Mitch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dandrakulo throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitch.
Nice body punch from Mitch - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Dandrakulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mitch lands a jab to the nose.
Mitch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitch misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dandrakulo! But no joy.
A good leg kick by Mitch.
Mitch misses with a low kick.
Dandrakulo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dandrakulo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mitch bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Mitch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitch cracks Dandrakulo with an open hand slap.
Dandrakulo scores with a hook.
Dandrakulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitch connects with a looping right hand.
Mitch scores with the left hand. Dandrakulo knows he should have avoided that one.
Mitch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab from Mitch.
Mitch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Mitch tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by Mitch's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mitch throws a body shot but no joy.
Dandrakulo wants to slow Mitch down by chopping away at his legs.
Mitch with a jab.#T3#
Dandrakulo looks for the body kick but Mitch saw that one coming.
Cocaine Mitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dandrakulo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mitch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Dandrakulo misses.
Dandrakulo walks into a stiff left hand from Mitch.
Nice uppercut lands for Mitch. That snapped Dandrakulo's head back.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitch.
Mitch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitch throws a jab when Dandrakulo was well out of range.
Mitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mitch misses the shot to the body.
And Dandrakulo responds with a good body kick, but Mitch manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
Mitch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dandrakulo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Mitch.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping left.
Dandrakulo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitch.
Mitch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dandrakulo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Cocaine Mitch has been cut.
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!
Mitch tries to work over Dandrakulo's front leg with a kick but Dandrakulo checks it.
Mitch looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Mitch scores with a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitch lands with a good body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Dandrakulo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dandrakulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo throws out a counter right but Mitch avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cocaine Mitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cocaine Mitch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Mitch misses with a body shot.
Dandrakulo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dandrakulo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mitch misses with a hook.
Dandrakulo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mitch misses with a hook. Dandrakulo ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Dandrakulo misses the target.
Mitch throws a looping overhand right but Dandrakulo ducks down to avoid it.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Dandrakulo misses
and Mitch counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Mitch. That snapped Dandrakulo's head back. #CL#
Mitch moves into the clinch.
Mitch misses with a punch on the inside.
Mitch tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Dandrakulo. #T1#
Mitch throws a punch but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
Mitch misses with a punch to the body.
Mitch gets through Dandrakulo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Dandrakulo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Mitch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dandrakulo doesn't seem phased though.
Dandrakulo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dandrakulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitch misses with a straight left.
Dandrakulo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mitch with a body shot.
Mitch slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.
Mitch lands with a straight right. Dandrakulo didn't see that one coming.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut. Mitch saw that one coming.
Dandrakulo throws a hook to the side of Mitch's head but Mitch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Mitch throws a big shot that misses.
Mitch moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDandrakulo.
Dandrakulo punishes Mitch's body with a nice straight punch.
Dandrakulo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Dandrakulo.
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!
Mitch slips under a jab from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo works Mitch's body with a nice hook.
Dandrakulo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dandrakulo staying out of range there.
Dandrakulo throws the left hand but Mitch avoids the punch easily.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Mitch moves out of range.
Mitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dandrakulo can do to turn this around?
Mitch doesn't manage to clinch there - Dandrakulo circles away.
Dandrakulo tries a quick counter leg kick but Mitch is wise to it.
A solid body kick from Mitch. #T3#
Dandrakulo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mitch blocks the body kick. #CL#
Mitch forces Dandrakulo back against the cage and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Mitch.
Mitch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Mitch.
Mitch scores with a shoulder strike.
Dandrakulo misses with the head strike.
Mitch lands an uppercut.
Dandrakulo lands a shot to the body.
Mitch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dandrakulo backwards.
Cocaine Mitch has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Dandrakulo breaks the clinch.
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 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Dandrakulo misses with a looping left.
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Mitch slips the punch.
Mitch with a hook.
Mitch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dandrakulo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mitch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mitch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitch lands with a cross.
Mitch misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dandrakulo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dandrakulo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cocaine Mitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cocaine Mitch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dandrakulo throws a low kick but Mitch moves out of range easily.
Mitch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mitch scores with a spinning back kick!
Mitch missing with a left hand there. Dandrakulo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitch lands with a hook. Dandrakulo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mitch tries to clinch but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Mitch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mitch takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mitch.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitch.
Cocaine Mitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick but Mitch moves out of range. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Mitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Mitch.
Dandrakulo looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mitch bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dandrakulo's head backwards.
Dandrakulo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitch swings for the body but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Dandrakulo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut. Mitch saw that one coming.
Mitch looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mitch misses with a looping right.
Dandrakulo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dandrakulo wants to land a leg kick but Mitch is out of range.
Mitch moves out of range as Dandrakulo strikes.
Dandrakulo moves away from the strike by Mitch.
Mitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Dandrakulo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mitch.
Mitch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dandrakulo checks it well.
Dandrakulo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Mitch pushes Dandrakulo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mitch struggles to land a body shot inside as Dandrakulo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mitch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Dandrakulo.
Mitch misses with a punch to the body.
Cocaine Mitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dandrakulo digs a right hand into Mitch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mitch's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dandrakulo lands a body shot.
Dandrakulo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3##BC#
Mitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dandrakulo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitch at a distance.
Mitch misses with a hook
and Dandrakulo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mitch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Mitch avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitch misses the target.
Mitch motions for Dandrakulo to come forward. Mitch throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samson Dandrakulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch throws a wild body kick that Dandrakulo sees coming a mile off.
Dandrakulo throws out a loose jab but Mitch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dandrakulo clobbers Mitch with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mitch looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.#T4#
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Mitch avoids it easily.
Dandrakulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dandrakulo takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Mitch clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dandrakulo working aggressively here.
Dandrakulo tries to break the clinch but Mitch is controlling the position.
Dandrakulo lands a body punch.
Dandrakulo wants to break free but Mitch has control.
A shot in the inside from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.

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 Cocaine Mitch.
Well Mitch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cocaine Mitch!
Cocaine Mitch took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks for playing.'.

Event: CFC 594
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Al Dariush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dandrakulo scores with a decent looking hook.
Dandrakulo blocks the body kick.
Al Dariush doesn't manage to clinch there - Dandrakulo circles away.
A shot to the liver by Dandrakulo. Beautiful body shot.
Dandrakulo tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Dariush connects with a right hand. Dandrakulo shakes it off.
Dandrakulo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Al Dariush keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo.
Al Dariush on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Al Dariush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Al Dariush looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.
Al Dariush takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dandrakulo takes a swing at Al Dariush's ribcage but misses.
Al Dariush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick that misses.
Dandrakulo scores with a decent looking hook.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut.
Al Dariush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Dandrakulo slips under a jab.
Dandrakulo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick but Dandrakulo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Al Dariush 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.
Al Dariush takes one to the chin there.
Dandrakulo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo sets himself, and Al Dariush steps forward looking for the clinch! Dandrakulo avoids it this time.
A jab from Dandrakulo does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandrakulo misses with a head kick.
Al Dariush tries to score with a low kick but Dandrakulo moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Dandrakulo lands with a slapping head kick.
Al Dariush avoids a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a shot from downtown. Al Dariush moves away and avoids it.
Al Dariush throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
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 throws a body punch but Al Dariush moves out of range.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Dandrakulo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dandrakulo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Dariush blocks a head kick by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a leg kick
and Al Dariush counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Al Dariush lands a really nice looking cross but Dandrakulo seems unphased.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Al Dariush blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo throws the kick towards the body but Al Dariush avoids it.
Dandrakulo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Al Dariush doesn't seem bothered though.
Dandrakulo misses with a straight right.
Al Dariush connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dandrakulo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Al Dariush on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dandrakulo throws a poor cross that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch lands to the side of Al Dariush 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Al Dariush throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like Dandrakulo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Dariush.
Dandrakulo tests Al Dariush's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo throws a sloppy head kick
and Al Dariush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dandrakulo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al Dariush can do to turn this around?
Al Dariush scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Dandrakulo misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Al Dariush's hands.
Al Dariush scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dandrakulo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
A jab from Dandrakulo does it's job there.
Al Dariush tries to clinch
and Dandrakulo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Al Dariush throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dandrakulo misses with a kick to the body
and Al Dariush counters with a stiff right hand.
Dandrakulo misses with a right hand
and Al Dariush counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dandrakulo throws a jab but it's blocked by Al Dariush.
Dandrakulo punishes Al Dariush's body with a nice straight punch.
Al Dariush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dandrakulo in his tracks. #T2#
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Dariush counters with a straight right hand.
Al Dariush lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that misses
and Al Dariush counters with a solid body kick.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Al Dariush slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.
Al Dariush staying out of range there.
Al Dariush throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dandrakulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Al Dariush counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo misses with a body kick.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut
and Al Dariush counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Dandrakulo misses
and Al Dariush counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Dandrakulo throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Dandrakulo misses
and Dandrakulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Dariush has time to react.#CL2#
Al Dariush moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandrakulo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dandrakulo is leaning against Al Dariush and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dandrakulo blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Al Dariush creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Al Dariush tries a body shot but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Dandrakulo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Dariush tests Dandrakulo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo scores with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Al Dariush throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Dandrakulo misses.
Al Dariush wants to counter the offense by Dandrakulo and move into the clinch position.#KD2#
Al Dariush sends Dandrakulo crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Al Dariush is motioning to the referee to let Dandrakulo up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Dandrakulo is rocked!
Al Dariush throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oh Dandrakulo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Dariush bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Al Dariush is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dandrakulo seems to have got his legs back now.
Dandrakulo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Dariush looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick that misses.
Dandrakulo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Al Dariush with a nice calf kick.
Al Dariush waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Al Dariush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Al Dariush cracks Dandrakulo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dandrakulo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Al Dariush finish him?
Dandrakulo misses with a straight right.
Al Dariush is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick
and Al Dariush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Al Dariush instigates a clinch. #T2#
Dandrakulo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dandrakulo wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Dandrakulo breaks from the clinch.
Al Dariush defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Al Dariush tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dandrakulo throws a shot to the body.
Al Dariush digs a good body shot into Dandrakulo's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot.
Al Dariush walks into a jab.
Al Dariush ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Al Dariush follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T3#
Al Dariush looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Dandrakulo tries to score with a low kick but Al Dariush moves his leg out of the way.
Dandrakulo misses with a low kick as Al Dariush jumps back.
Al Dariush wants to counter with a clinch but Dandrakulo pushes him away.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Al Dariush sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dandrakulo misses with a leg kick
and Al Dariush counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Al Dariush instigates a clinch.
Al Dariush lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Al Dariush pulls Dandrakulo into guard.
Dandrakulo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Al Dariush trying to control the position here.
Dandrakulo trying to control but Al Dariush is working from the bottom.
Dandrakulo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Al Dariush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Dariush 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Al Dariush!
Our winner, Edgars Al Dariush, 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.

Event: CFC 586
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Winston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Winston backs away, Dandrakulo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Winston scores with a sloppy right hand. Dandrakulo should have avoided that one.
Winston scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Winston misses with a looping left.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dandrakulo swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook. Winston ducked under it nicely.
Dandrakulo misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Winston catches Dandrakulo right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston slips under a jab.
Dandrakulo defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Winston moves out of range.
Dandrakulo takes a swing at Winston's ribcage but misses.
Winston throws the kick towards the body but Dandrakulo avoids it.
Winston throws a right and a left that Dandrakulo avoids nicely.
Dandrakulo throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo needs to keep his hands up - Winston had a free shot at his head there.
Winston has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Dandrakulo throws a looping overhand right but Winston ducks down to avoid it.
Dandrakulo misses with a straight right.
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick which misses Winston's front leg but catches the back leg as Winston tries to avoid it.
Winston looks for the body kick but Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
Winston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dandrakulo is looking to wear down Winston with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dandrakulo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston is looking for the big counter here.
Winston tries to score with a low kick but Dandrakulo moves his leg out of the way.
Dandrakulo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Winston swings for the body but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Winston swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a leg kick.
Winston avoids the head kick by Dandrakulo.
Winston looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winston throws a jab but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dandrakulo throws a low kick, looking for Winston's leg but Winston calmly moves out of range.
Winston throws a counter combo.
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a left to the body.
Winston ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Winston moves forwards but Dandrakulo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dandrakulo connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Dandrakulo lands with a shot to the body.
Winston needs to keep his hands up - Dandrakulo had a free shot at his head there.#CUT#It looks like Harry Winston has been cut.
Winston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Winston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dandrakulo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winston was well out of range. Poor timing from Dandrakulo.
Winston turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Winston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samson Dandrakulo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Winston stuns Dandrakulo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winston throws a sloppy head kick and Dandrakulo moves out of range easily.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dandrakulo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Winston throws a good cross that connects.
Dandrakulo thows a leg kick but Winston checks it
and Winston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Dandrakulo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston misses with a hook.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Winston lands with a kick to the temple. Dandrakulo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winston.
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.#T1#
Winston ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winston looks for the body kick but Dandrakulo saw that one coming.
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dandrakulo momentarily.
Dandrakulo thumps Winston with a low kick.
Dandrakulo moves forwards but Winston connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Winston blocks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Winston.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Dandrakulo loads up on a big right hand but Winston slips the punch.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo lands a nice hook to Winston's body. Winston takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dandrakulo tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo connects with a right hand. Winston shakes it off.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the body kick from Winston.
Harry Winston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winston misses the shot to the body.
Dandrakulo throws a quick counter head kick but Winston was just out of range.
Winston scores with a nice right hand.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.#T3#
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Winston's knee momentarily.
Dandrakulo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dandrakulo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Dandrakulo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Winston misses with a hook.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Dandrakulo misses.
Winston scores with a hook.
Winston avoids the body shot from Dandrakulo. #T4#
Winston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dandrakulo momentarily.
A low kick from Dandrakulo is predictable there
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandrakulo throwing a counter right hand but Winston manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Dandrakulo - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Winston.
Dandrakulo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Dandrakulo looks for the body kick but Winston saw that one coming.
Winston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston thumps Dandrakulo with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Winston walks into a left hand.
Winston wants to land a leg kick but Dandrakulo is out of range.
As Winston backs away, Dandrakulo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dandrakulo misses with a wild body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy uppercut
and Winston counters with a right hand to the body.
A low kick from Winston misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winston takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winston.
Winston moves out of range as Dandrakulo strikes.
Winston let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dandrakulo tries to land a front kick but Winston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Winston scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dandrakulo takes one to the chin there.
Winston looks to score with a jab to the body but Dandrakulo is just out of range.
Winston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dandrakulo is looking to slow Winston down with leg kicks.
Dandrakulo scores with a nice head shot.
Winston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dandrakulo swings for the body but Winston moves out of range.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Winston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Winston looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Winston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winston misses with a wild body shot.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy head kick
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dandrakulo misses the body punch
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
Winston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donk. Winston catches Dandrakulo right on the button with a cross.
Winston misses with a hook. Dandrakulo ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Dandrakulo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick lands from Winston.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a thumping low kick.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston throws a hook but Dandrakulo blocks it.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dandrakulo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donk. Dandrakulo catches Winston right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Winston finds it's way through Dandrakulo's defenses. #T4#
Winston throws a body punch but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Winston misses with a straight right.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dandrakulo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winston waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Winston tries to score with a low kick but Dandrakulo moves his leg out of the way.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter punch.
Dandrakulo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
That's time! Dandrakulo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Dandrakulo moves away from the strike by Winston.
Dandrakulo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Winston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Winston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Winston tests Dandrakulo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Dandrakulo is predictable there
and Winston counters with a nice uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dandrakulo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Winston throws a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dandrakulo.
Winston tries a quick counter leg kick but Dandrakulo is wise to it.
Winston throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Winston backs away, Dandrakulo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Dandrakulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Winston takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Dandrakulo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Winston.
Dandrakulo defending well as Winston loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Dandrakulo misses the target.
Dandrakulo lands a nice shot that snaps Winston's head back.
Winston misses the body punch
and Dandrakulo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick nicely there.
And Dandrakulo counters with a quick kick to the body but Winston blocks it.
Winston takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winston slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Winston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Winston throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dandrakulo.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston throws a leg kick
and Dandrakulo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dandrakulo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dandrakulo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winston manages to avoid it.
Winston lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo cracks Winston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo lands a glancing blow to the side of Winston's head.#T3#
Dandrakulo throws a sloppy body shot
and Winston counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dandrakulo moves out of range as Winston strikes.
Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Winston's head backwards.
Winston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Winston.
Winston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dandrakulo throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Dandrakulo blocks the low kick.
Winston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.#T4#
Winston loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
Winston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winston.
Dandrakulo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Winston just manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Dandrakulo coming out on top.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick.
Dandrakulo slips a jab from Winston.
Winston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Samson Dandrakulo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Winston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Winston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Winston defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Winston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut.
Winston connects with a nice looking jab.
Winston swings widly with a right hand
and Dandrakulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo throws a nice outside leg kick.
You can see that Winston has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A nice leg kick from Dandrakulo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
A big left from Winston misses.
Dandrakulo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a jab when Winston was well out of range.
Winston swings for the body but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter punch.
Winston thuds a left hand into Dandrakulo's body.
Winston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dandrakulo feints and then cracks Winston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Winston down.
Winston misses with a lunging right hand
and Dandrakulo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winston. Dandrakulo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Dandrakulo throws a leg kick but Winston moved away.
Dandrakulo misses with a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Dandrakulo is predictable there
and Winston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dandrakulo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dandrakulo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dandrakulo blocks the body kick.
Winston lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Winston misses with an uppercut.
Dandrakulo scores with a body shot.
Winston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses.
Winston only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws the kick towards the body but Winston avoids it.
Winston throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dandrakulo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Dandrakulo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Winston jabs Dandrakulo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dandrakulo misses with a left hand
and Winston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Dandrakulo misses.
Dandrakulo throws a hook but Winston avoids it easily.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Winston scores with a jab to the jaw.
Winston throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dandrakulo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Winston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winston 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 47:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harry Winston!
Harry Winston is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: CFC 576
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Mitch lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitch. Dandrakulo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick by Mitch misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Cocaine Mitch has been cut.
Mitch walks into a jab.
Mitch swings widly with a right hand
and Mitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Mitch coming out on top.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Mitch.
Dandrakulo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitch.
Mitch loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
Dandrakulo tries to work over Mitch's front leg with a kick but Mitch checks it.
Mitch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
Mitch throws a jab but it's blocked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dandrakulo avoids the body shot from Mitch. #T1#
Nice shot by Mitch.
Mitch scores with a sloppy right hand. Dandrakulo should have avoided that one.
Dandrakulo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dandrakulo takes one to the side of the head.
Mitch thows a leg kick but Dandrakulo checks it
and Dandrakulo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mitch connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mitch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dandrakulo takes a step back to recover.
Mitch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Mitch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mitch.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitch moves away.
Mitch 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 with a jab.
Dandrakulo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mitch thumps Dandrakulo with a low kick.
Mitch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Mitch throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dandrakulo counter with a right hand.
Dandrakulo misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Mitch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mitch ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dandrakulo 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.
Mitch scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Mitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitch throws out a counter right but Dandrakulo avoids it with no problem.
Mitch takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mitch throws an off balance right hand
and Dandrakulo counters with a leg kick.
Mitch misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good work by Dandrakulo as he checks the leg kick.
Dandrakulo tried to counter with a leg kick but Mitch avoided it.
Mitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mitch misses with a right hand
and Dandrakulo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mitch throws a leg kick
and Dandrakulo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mitch looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Mitch throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mitch looks winded!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitch tries to land a front kick but Dandrakulo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mitch cracks Dandrakulo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo lands with a hook. Mitch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mitch misses with a wild body shot.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut. Mitch saw that one coming.
Mitch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dandrakulo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Dandrakulo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Samson Dandrakulo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cocaine Mitch's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mitch looks to land a left hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range nicely.
Dandrakulo swings widly with a right hand
and Mitch counters with a good, hard body kick but Dandrakulo shrugs it off.
Mitch loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
Mitch scores with a jab. Dandrakulo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut
and Mitch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dandrakulo throwing a counter right hand but Mitch manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitch slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dandrakulo cracks Mitch with a good jab.
Dandrakulo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dandrakulo throws a body punch but Mitch moves out of range. #T1#
Mitch connects with a looping right hand.
Mitch scores with a jab.
Mitch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dandrakulo to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Cocaine Mitch's cut even more.
A jab from Mitch finds it's way through Dandrakulo's defenses.
Mitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.
Mitch's corner calls for a 1-2. Mitch obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dandrakulo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the leg kick from Mitch.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook
and Dandrakulo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Dandrakulo.#T2#
Dandrakulo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mitch catches Dandrakulo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dandrakulo throws the left hand but Mitch avoids the punch easily.
Cocaine Mitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dandrakulo walks into a stiff left hand from Mitch.
A leg kick checked by Dandrakulo.
Mitch throws a front kick that sends Dandrakulo stumbling back into the cage.
Mitch's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mitch loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
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 checks a leg kick.
Mitch connects with the punch.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Mitch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Mitch misses the shot to the body.
Mitch throws a lazy right hand but Dandrakulo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dandrakulo misses with a leg kick.
Dandrakulo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dandrakulo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mitch lands a nice shot that snaps Dandrakulo's head back.
Mitch throws a shot from downtown. Dandrakulo moves away and avoids it.
Dandrakulo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cocaine Mitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick.
Mitch throws a sloppy body shot
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Mitch misses with a hook
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mitch thinking.
Mitch loads up on a big right hand but Dandrakulo slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Mitch.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitch lands a leg kick that knocks Dandrakulo off balance momentarily.
Dandrakulo with a hook.
Mitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mitch just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitch fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dandrakulo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the body kick.
Dandrakulo is looking to score with low kicks.
Dandrakulo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dandrakulo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cocaine Mitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cocaine Mitch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Mitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo backing away here, and Mitch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Mitch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mitch throws a poor cross that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a head kick. That will keep Mitch thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Mitch connects with a high kick.
Dandrakulo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mitch throws the left hand but Dandrakulo avoids the punch easily.
Dandrakulo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mitch.
Mitch throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mitch checks it well.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitch.
Dandrakulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitch moves away.
Dandrakulo connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Mitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with an inside leg kick.
Mitch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dandrakulo with a nice calf kick.
Dandrakulo blocks a head kick by Mitch.
Mitch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dandrakulo counters with a right hand to the body.
Dandrakulo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dandrakulo lands with an overhand left.
Mitch looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Mitch throws a leg kick
and Dandrakulo counters with an inside leg kick.
Mitch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dandrakulo. Mitch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick that knocks Mitch off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Dandrakulo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mitch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mitch misses with a low kick.
It looked like Dandrakulo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mitch.
It seemed like Mitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mitch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dandrakulo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mitch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mitch misses with a hook to the body
letting Dandrakulo counter with a right hand.
Mitch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mitch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T3#
Dandrakulo's corner calls for a 1-2. Dandrakulo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Mitch misses.
Dandrakulo lands with a cross.
Mitch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dandrakulo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitch.
Mitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dandrakulo.
Mitch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mitch fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Dandrakulo as he checks the leg kick.
Dandrakulo throwing a counter right hand but Mitch manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitch with the inside leg kick.
Dandrakulo misses with a head kick. #T4#
Mitch avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dandrakulo checks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dandrakulo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dandrakulo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mitch checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mitch swings widly with a right hand
and Dandrakulo counters with an inside leg kick.
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!
Good shot there by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dandrakulo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mitch misses with a right hand
and Dandrakulo counters with a good low kick that Mitch was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Cocaine Mitch's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Dandrakulo ducks right into an uppercut from Mitch.
Mitch throws a leg kick
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A leg kick checked by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mitch lands a nice looking body shot.
Mitch slips under a jab.
Mitch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitch looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitch has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mitch there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mitch misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mitch thows a leg kick but Dandrakulo checks it
and Dandrakulo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Dandrakulo throws an overhand right that lands on Mitch's shoulder, as Mitch tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mitch.
Dandrakulo throws a head kick that misses.
Dandrakulo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mitch is out of range.
Mitch defending well as Dandrakulo loads up on a big left hand.
Mitch with a hook.
Dandrakulo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mitch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mitch avoids the body shot from Dandrakulo.
Mitch is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dandrakulo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitch.
A cross from Mitch lands.
Mitch lands a glancing blow to the side of Dandrakulo's head.#T2#
Mitch misses with an uppercut.
Mitch moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big left from Mitch misses.
Dandrakulo throwing a counter right hand but Mitch manages to avoid it.
Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dandrakulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dandrakulo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Mitch misses.
Dandrakulo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mitch lands with a straight right. Dandrakulo didn't see that one coming.
Mitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dandrakulo manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Dandrakulo. That snapped Mitch's head back.
Nice body kick from Mitch.#T3#
Mitch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#The cut above Cocaine Mitch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dandrakulo misses with a straight right.
Mitch throws a leg kick
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dandrakulo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Mitch.
Mitch ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Mitch ducks under a wild hook from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo backing away here, and Mitch unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dandrakulo walks into a jab.
Mitch thows a leg kick but Dandrakulo checks it
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mitch.#T4#
Dandrakulo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mitch tries to score with a low kick but Dandrakulo moves his leg out of the way.
Mitch wants to slow Dandrakulo down by chopping away at his legs.
Dandrakulo scores with the left hand. Mitch knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitch lands the left hand.
A left lands for Dandrakulo.
Mitch avoids a kick to the body.
Dandrakulo just misses with a punch to the body.
A clash of legs there as Mitch blocks the low kick.
Mitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dandrakulo.
Mitch digs a good body shot into Dandrakulo's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Samson Dandrakulo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cocaine Mitch's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A slow jab from Dandrakulo misses its intended target.
Mitch throws a lazy right hand but Dandrakulo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dandrakulo throws a quick counter head kick but Mitch was just out of range.
Mitch lands with an overhand left.
Mitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dandrakulo connects with a nice looking jab.
Mitch on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mitch swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a leg kick.
Mitch stuns Dandrakulo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dandrakulo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mitch throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Mitch. #T1#
Mitch misses with a looping right.
Dandrakulo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mitch just manages to avoid it.
Mitch swings for the body but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
A slow jab from Dandrakulo misses its intended target.
Mitch misses with a left hand
and Dandrakulo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab.
Dandrakulo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mitch misses with a lunging right hand
and Dandrakulo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Mitch blocks the leg kick.
Dandrakulo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mitch under the eye.
Mitch misses with a wild body shot.
Mitch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Dandrakulo needs to keep his hands up - Mitch had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Dandrakulo misses
and Mitch counters with a left to the body.
Jab, jab by Mitch - just one landing.
Dandrakulo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitch missing with a left hand there. Dandrakulo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mitch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dandrakulo avoids the head kick by Mitch.
Mitch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitch misses with a shot to the body
and Dandrakulo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dandrakulo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cocaine Mitch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitch chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dandrakulo can pounce on him. #T3#
Mitch scores with a punch to the head.
Mitch lands a lovely overhand right.
Mitch takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Mitch tenderised Dandrakulo's leg. Dandrakulo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mitch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dandrakulo.
Mitch throws a big shot that misses.
Mitch with a nice cross.
Mitch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dandrakulo misses the body punch
and Mitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dandrakulo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Mitch tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dandrakulo is able to avoid easily.
Mitch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitch connects with a crisp jab.
Mitch throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dandrakulo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Dandrakulo. Beautiful body shot.
Dandrakulo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mitch is out of range and Dandrakulo settles back down.
The fighters circling - Mitch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dandrakulo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cocaine Mitch.
Well Dandrakulo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:47
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:47
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo is the new light heavyweight champion!
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.

Event: CFC 563
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
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. #T1#
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.#T2#
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. #CL2#
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. #T3#
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.#BC#
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.#T4#
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.'.

Event: CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Dandrakulo takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Samson Dandrakulo has been cut.
Constantinou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Constantinou throws a hook but Dandrakulo avoids it easily.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Dandrakulo's shoulder, as Dandrakulo tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dandrakulo. That's going to slow Constantinou down.
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
It seemed like Dandrakulo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Constantinou throws a leg kick
letting Dandrakulo counter with a right hand.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dandrakulo blocks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou moves out of range as Dandrakulo throws a body kick.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Dandrakulo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dandrakulo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Dandrakulo is looking to chop away at Constantinou's legs. #CL#
Dandrakulo gets tackled into the cage by Constantinou. Constantinou maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Constantinou.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dandrakulo blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou has a couple of punches blocked by Dandrakulo.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dandrakulo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dandrakulo can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinou controls the action.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Dandrakulo. #T2#
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dandrakulo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dandrakulo lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dandrakulo backwards.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dandrakulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dandrakulo.
Constantinou misses with a body punch. #T3#
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dandrakulo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Constantinou tries to throw a body punch but Dandrakulo avoids it by throwing Constantinou back against the cage.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dandrakulo.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dandrakulo misses with the head strike.
Dandrakulo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Constantinou.
Constantinou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dandrakulo lands a body shot.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo blocking some punches.
Dandrakulo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Dandrakulo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Constantinou prevents a body shot from Dandrakulo.
Constantinou misses with a body punch. #T4#
Dandrakulo pushes Constantinou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Constantinou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dandrakulo's elbow.
Dandrakulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dandrakulo.
Constantinou is breathing heavily.
Constantinou scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo lands with a short shot to the head.
Dandrakulo digs a right hand underneath Constantinou's ribcage. Constantinou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dandrakulo lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Dandrakulo.
Good body shot from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo pushes Constantinou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Dandrakulo on the inside.
Constantinou blocks a body shot from Dandrakulo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinou's elbow.
Dandrakulo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dandrakulo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Dandrakulo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dandrakulo throws a front kick that sends Constantinou stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo connects with a nice looking jab.
Constantinou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dandrakulo lands a front kick.
Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Constantinou's head backwards.#ROC2#Constantinou is rocked!
and Dandrakulo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Constantinou! He's just covering up as Dandrakulo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOP 390 5
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a low kick but Ike avoids it.
Dandrakulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo.
Bode Ike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ike scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ike throws the left hand but Dandrakulo avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ike.
Ike connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ike throws a lazy right hand but Dandrakulo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook.
Ike takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dandrakulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dandrakulo scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Bode Ike has been cut.
Ike throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dandrakulo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dandrakulo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ike looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dandrakulo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ike. #T1#
Ike throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Dandrakulo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dandrakulo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dandrakulo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ike misses with a right hand
and Dandrakulo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ike misses with a looping left.
Ike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Ike misses.
Dandrakulo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ike throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ike looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
A slow jab from Ike misses its intended target.
Dandrakulo throws a body shot but no joy.
Dandrakulo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab from Ike.
A telegraphed right hand from Ike misses the target.
Ike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dandrakulo moves away.#T2#
Ike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ike tries to bum rush Dandrakulo with a series of wild strikes but Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dandrakulo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dandrakulo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ike.
Ike throws a body punch but Dandrakulo moves out of range.
A big left from Ike misses.
Ike misses with a hook
and Dandrakulo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dandrakulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Ike misses its intended target.
Dandrakulo staying out of range there.
Ike scores with a three punch combo!
A slow jab from Ike misses its intended target.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the body from Ike misses
letting Dandrakulo counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ike misses with a body shot.
Dandrakulo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Dandrakulo.
Ike fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dandrakulo manages to avoid it.
As Ike backs away, Dandrakulo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dandrakulo moves away from the strike by Ike.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Ike.
Dandrakulo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dandrakulo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ike throws a lazy uppercut
and Dandrakulo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dandrakulo lands a nice hook to Ike's body. Ike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ike throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ike swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ike pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Ike connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dandrakulo's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ike misses with a hook
and Dandrakulo counters with a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo sizes up Ike with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Dandrakulo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ike. That did some damage!
Dandrakulo scores with a body shot.
Dandrakulo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ike. Ike circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ike misses with a body shot
and Dandrakulo counters with an inside leg kick.
Ike looks winded!
Ike scores with a jab to the body.
Ike drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC#Ike is rocked!
Dandrakulo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ike at a distance.
Ike is still on wobbly legs! Can Dandrakulo finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ike is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Dandrakulo Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ike is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOP 390 04
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dandrakulo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ike throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bode Ike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dandrakulo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ike misses with a lunging right hand
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Bode Ike has been cut.
Ike misses with a hook. Dandrakulo ducked under it nicely.
And Dandrakulo counters with a quick kick to the body but Ike blocks it.
Dandrakulo slips under a jab.
Dandrakulo ducks right into an uppercut from Ike.
Dandrakulo misses with a looping left.
Ike takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ike takes a swing at Dandrakulo's ribcage but misses.
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.
Ike looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Dandrakulo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dandrakulo lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dandrakulo throws a front kick that sends Ike stumbling back into the cage.
Ike thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dandrakulo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ike's hands.#T1#
Dandrakulo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ike looks winded!
Ike misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Dandrakulo counters with a crisp one two that drops Ike! Dandrakulo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ike to his feet! Ike is in big trouble!#ROC#Ike is rocked!
Look low, kick high! Dandrakulo uses the oldest trick in the book to send Ike tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Dandrakulo is absolutely delighted - when Ike wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Samson Dandrakulo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KOP 390 03
Date: Feb 24, 2023

#R1#
Dandrakulo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chunso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dandrakulo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dandrakulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chunso lands a head kick. Dandrakulo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chunso misses with an uppercut.
Dandrakulo blocks a head kick by Chunso.
Dandrakulo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chunso is just out of range.
Chunso throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dandrakulo throws a push kick but Chunso slaps the foot to one side.
Dandrakulo delivers a nice body kick.
Chunso throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a thumping low kick.
Chunso looks to land a body kick but Dandrakulo moved away.
Dandrakulo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Dandrakulo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chunso misses with a low kick as Dandrakulo jumps back.
Chunso closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Dandrakulo lands with a nice body punch.
Dandrakulo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chunso.
Dandrakulo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dandrakulo dodges the punch combination from Chunso.
Chunso misses with a hook to the body
and Dandrakulo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dandrakulo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chunso.
Dandrakulo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chunso tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dandrakulo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chunso bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dandrakulo's head backwards.
Dandrakulo staying out of range there.
Chunso lands an overhand right.
Dandrakulo scores with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chunso cracks Dandrakulo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo is looking to slow Chunso down with leg kicks.
Chunso seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chunso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Sang Chunso has been cut.#T2#
Chunso throws a sloppy head kick
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chunso throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dandrakulo! But no joy.
Chunso throws an overhand right that lands on Dandrakulo's shoulder, as Dandrakulo tries to avoid the shot.
Chunso swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dandrakulo blocks the body kick.
Dandrakulo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chunso.
A big right from Chunso misses.
Chunso takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dandrakulo scores with a push kick.
Chunso is breathing heavily.
Chunso moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dandrakulo with the inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dandrakulo.
Chunso looks to throw a body kick
and Dandrakulo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dandrakulo lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Dandrakulo scores with a nice body kick.
Dandrakulo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dandrakulo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dandrakulo misses with an uppercut. Chunso saw that one coming.
Chunso throws a poor cross that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a body kick.
Chunso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Dandrakulo misses.
Chunso will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dandrakulo thows a body kick. Chunso tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chunso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dandrakulo can pounce on him.
Nice shot lands for Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dandrakulo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chunso throws a right hand that misses
and Dandrakulo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sang Chunso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chunso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chunso tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Chunso throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dandrakulo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dandrakulo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dandrakulo connects with an inside leg kick.
Chunso misses with an uppercut
and Dandrakulo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dandrakulo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dandrakulo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chunso misses with a looping left.
Dandrakulo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dandrakulo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dandrakulo lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Chunso is rocked!
Dandrakulo lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Chunso is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chunso drops his hands momentarily. Dandrakulo doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Chunso staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Chunso doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
After winning the bout, Samson Dandrakulo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2022

#R1#
A head kick by Horst misses
and Dandrakulo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Horst really felt that one!
Horst throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dandrakulo counters with a thumping low kick.
Horst is breathing heavily.
Dandrakulo lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Werner Horst has been cut.
Horst gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Dandrakulo gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Horst is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 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.

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