PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Simbolon (ranked 4356 p4p, 6022 weight class) and Hector Sandoval (ranked 495 p4p, 597 weight class). Simbolon comes to the cage accompanied by Beat It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simbolon
vs
Sandoval

200 cm
19
280
1 - 0 - 0

192 cm
19
283
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Simbolon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Sandoval!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval scores with a jab to the body.
Simbolon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Hector Sandoval has been cut.
Sandoval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simbolon.
Simbolon takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sandoval misses with a hook.
Simbolon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandoval's coach down at Doom's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sandoval's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Simbolon moved out of range.
Simbolon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sandoval throws a right and a left that Simbolon avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Simbolon.
Sandoval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Simbolon on the side of the head.
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sandoval manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Simbolon clinches.

Sandoval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simbolon.
Simbolon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sandoval manages to circle out of the way.
Simbolon tries to move into range but Sandoval moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simbolon throws out the jab.
Sandoval defending well as Simbolon loads up on a big left hand.
Sandoval lands a lovely overhand right.
Simbolon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sandoval jabs Simbolon right on the nose. Simbolon blinks but takes it well.
Simbolon slips a straight right by Sandoval.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simbolon is looking to clinch.
Simbolon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sandoval on the side of the head.
Sandoval misses with a few strikes there.
Simbolon blocks a jab.
As Sandoval tries to get set, Simbolon tries to push him back and clinch up but Sandoval manages to avoid the attempt.
Sandoval throws a sloppy head kick and Simbolon moves out of range easily.
Simbolon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sandoval to score with a decent uppercut.
Simbolon cracks Sandoval with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sandoval pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Sandoval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandoval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simbolon.
Simbolon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sandoval lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Simbolon misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simbolon loads up on a big right hand but Sandoval slips the punch.
Simbolon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simbolon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sandoval looks to land a left hand but Simbolon moved out of range nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simbolon throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Simbolon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simbolon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sandoval counter with a right hand.
Sandoval ducks under a wild hook from Simbolon.
Simbolon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sandoval circles away quickly and effectively.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Simbolon ducks down to avoid it.
Sandoval is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Simbolon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sandoval's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simbolon under the eye.
Sandoval lands with a straight right. Simbolon didn't see that one coming.
Simbolon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandoval throws a jab when Simbolon was well out of range.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Simbolon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sandoval will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hector Sandoval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simbolon throws an off balance right hand
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Simbolon ducked under it nicely.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Simbolon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval misses with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Simbolon tests Sandoval's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That has opened up Hector Sandoval's cut even more.
Sandoval shoots for a takedown but Simbolon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Simbolon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sandoval.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simbolon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simbolon seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Simbolon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sandoval counters with a stiff right hand.
Sandoval throws a front kick aimed at Simbolon's knee but Simbolon avoids it well.
Sandoval throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Simbolon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simbolon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sandoval misses with a low kick.
Simbolon tries to bum rush Sandoval with a series of wild strikes but Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sandoval looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simbolon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sandoval circles away quickly and effectively.
Simbolon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sandoval lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sandoval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simbolon throws out the jab.
Sandoval swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sandoval shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Simbolon eats them both and turns towards Sandoval to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simbolon moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Sandoval missing with a left hand there. Simbolon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sandoval throws a looping overhand right but Simbolon ducks down to avoid it.
Simbolon throws a big shot that misses.
Sandoval clobbers Simbolon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simbolon throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
Simbolon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Sandoval finds it's way through Simbolon's defenses.
Sandoval fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simbolon.

Simbolon has taken the fight to the clinch.

Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simbolon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Sandoval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sandoval takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Simbolon moves into range and clinches up with Sandoval.

Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sandoval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simbolon.
Sandoval moves forwards but Simbolon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Simbolon ducked under it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Sandoval dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hector Sandoval's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simbolon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sandoval.
Simbolon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Simbolon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sandoval uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simbolon.
Simbolon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sandoval.
Simbolon is looking to counter punch.
Sandoval cracks Simbolon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sandoval looks to land a right hand but Simbolon moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Simbolon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Simbolon finds it's way through Sandoval's defenses.
Simbolon tries to clinch there but Sandoval circles away.
Sandoval throws out a counter right but Simbolon avoids it with no problem.
Simbolon misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval misses with a hook. Simbolon ducked under it nicely.
Simbolon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sandoval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sandoval loads up on a big right hand but Simbolon slips the punch.
Simbolon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sandoval has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sandoval throws a jab when Simbolon was well out of range.
A jab from Simbolon misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simbolon has closed the distance and engaged Sandoval in a clinch.

Sandoval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandoval swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simbolon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval is looking for the big counter here.
Simbolon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandoval counters with a straight right hand.
Simbolon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simbolon is looking to counter the offense by Sandoval and move into the clinch.
Sandoval pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simbolon back to the cage. Sandoval follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sandoval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Simbolon is looking to clinch but Sandoval is avoiding it.
Simbolon throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Simbolon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simbolon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simbolon misses the jab.
Simbolon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sandoval scores with a sloppy right hand. Simbolon should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simbolon tries to clinch up but Sandoval circles away and keeps his distance.
As Simbolon backs off Sandoval throws a huge counter combo but Simbolon manages to avoid it all.
Simbolon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simbolon throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sandoval!
A telegraphed right hand from Sandoval misses the target.
Simbolon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simbolon wants it to stay on the feet.
Sandoval throws a lazy right hand but Simbolon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simbolon misses with a straight left.
Simbolon moves in looking to clinch but Sandoval pushes him off.
Sandoval misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Simbolon misses its target.
Sandoval waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simbolon.
Simbolon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simbolon throws a jab when Sandoval was well out of range.
Sandoval fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hector Sandoval seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simbolon misses with a hook.
Sandoval throws an overhand right that lands on Simbolon's shoulder, as Simbolon tries to avoid the shot.
Simbolon blocks a head kick by Sandoval.
A quick step to the side and Simbolon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Sandoval misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simbolon moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Simbolon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simbolon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

The cut above Hector Sandoval's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Simbolon takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Simbolon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sandoval tries a quick counter leg kick but Simbolon is wise to it.
Sandoval throws a jab when Simbolon was well out of range.
Simbolon tries to clinch but Sandoval is having none of it.
Simbolon moves out of range as Sandoval strikes.
Sandoval lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simbolon backs up against the cage.
Sandoval throws a nice looking combination but Simbolon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simbolon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simbolon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simbolon moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simbolon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sandoval unleashes a big counter combination but Simbolon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval looks to land a left hand but Simbolon moved out of range nicely.
Sandoval attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simbolon throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Simbolon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sandoval misses the jab.
Simbolon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sandoval was well out of range. Poor timing from Simbolon.
Sandoval circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sandoval dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simbolon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandoval is just out of range.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simbolon is looking to counter the offense by Sandoval and move into the clinch.
Sandoval throws a hook but Simbolon avoids it easily.
Simbolon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simbolon throwing a counter right hand but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandoval tests Simbolon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sandoval slips under a jab.
Sandoval cracks Simbolon with a good jab.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sandoval paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hector Sandoval showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hector Sandoval's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Simbolon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simbolon throwing a counter right hand but Sandoval manages to avoid it.
Sandoval with a jab.
Sandoval misses with an attempted mid kick.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandoval swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simbolon scores with a nice right hand.
Sandoval avoids the body shot from Simbolon.
A telegraphed right hand from Simbolon misses the target.
Sandoval misses with a hook
and Simbolon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sandoval uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simbolon has time to react.
Simbolon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sandoval throws out the jab.
Sandoval lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simbolon wants to clinch up but Sandoval keeps it at a distance.
Simbolon misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval throws a leg kick but Simbolon moved away.
Simbolon throws a shot from downtown. Sandoval moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from Sandoval.
Sandoval pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sandoval lands with a hook. Simbolon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sandoval throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simbolon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Hector Sandoval's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandoval.
Sandoval throws a jab when Simbolon was well out of range.
Simbolon throws a hook but Sandoval avoids it easily.
Simbolon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sandoval throws out a loose jab but Simbolon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandoval throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simbolon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simbolon ducks right into an uppercut from Sandoval.
A jab from Simbolon misses.

Simbolon instigates a clinch.
Sandoval blocking some punches.
Sandoval scores with a shot to the side of Simbolon's head.
A head punch on the inside from Simbolon fails to land.

Sandoval's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandoval scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandoval's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sandoval duly obliges.
Sandoval throws a jab when Simbolon was well out of range.
Daniel Simbolon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Simbolon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simbolon looks to throw the jab but Sandoval is out of range.
Sandoval throws a jab but it's blocked by Simbolon.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Simbolon.
Simbolon misses the jab.
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by Sandoval.
Sandoval takes one on the chin but seems OK.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hector Sandoval's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Daniel Simbolon!
Daniel Simbolon decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.