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Event:
TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Rivers clinches up with Simbolon and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Rivers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rivers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rivers is controlling Simbolon's posture.
Simbolon won't allow Rivers to sweep him here.
Simbolon is fighting to break Rivers's control of his arms but Rivers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Simbolon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon trying to control the position from guard on top but Rivers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rivers pulls Simbolon in to control the position.
Rivers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rivers is looking to sweep but instead, Simbolon has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Simbolon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rivers's head.
Rivers regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simbolon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rivers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rivers trying to control the position here.
Simbolon is looking to stand up but Rivers won't let him.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Simbolon from controlling successfully.
Rivers on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rivers tries to get out of the position.
Rivers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
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.
Rivers's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Simbolon.#CL#
Rivers clinches. #TD#
Rivers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Simbolon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rivers is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Rivers cracks Simbolon with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Simbolon from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Rivers scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Simbolon is looking for a way out.
Simbolon is trying to get back to his feet but Rivers has full control of the position and if anything, Simbolon has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Simbolon wants to escape the position.
Rivers is working the ground and pound. Can Simbolon escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Simbolon trying to get back to his feet but Rivers is in full control for now.
Rivers is landing with strikes. Simbolon can't take much more of this.
Rivers connects with a big shot to the side of Simbolon's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivers controlling well, preventing Simbolon from escaping the position.
Rivers scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Simbolon is looking for a way out.
Rivers scores with punches from the back.
We've been informed that Simbolon has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rivers is landing with strikes. Simbolon can't take much more of this.#SUB#
Rivers is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Simbolon has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Rivers has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Simbolon taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Rivers doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clint Rivers!
Clint Rivers made sure to mention his sponsor, Carnage in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Thibodeaux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simbolon manages to avoid it.#TD#
Simbolon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Thibodeaux looking for submissions off his back.
Thibodeaux wants to improve his position but Simbolon is controlling well.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Simbolon's head to control him but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon winds up and cracks Thibodeaux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Simbolon there.
Thibodeaux tries to get to full guard but Simbolon has control of the leg.
Thibodeaux is in trouble now - Simbolon has advanced to mount!
Simbolon sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Simbolon working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Simbolon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thibodeaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thibodeaux wants to hold on but Simbolon pushes him away.
Simbolon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Simbolon with good strikes from the mount here!
Simbolon lands a big elbow.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Simbolon controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2#
Simbolon landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simbolon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Thibodeaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simbolon controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simbolon in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Simbolon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#T3#
Simbolon lands a big shot there that rocks Thibodeaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thibodeaux is trying to escape the mount.
Simbolon controlling the position easily from mount.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thibodeaux's face.
Simbolon content just to control the position here. #T4#
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon raining down shots from the mount!
Thibodeaux is in a horrible position here. Simbolon smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Simbolon has a good base and remains in mount.
Thibodeaux tries to hold on but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thibodeaux hang on?
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Simbolon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Thibodeaux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thibodeaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thibodeaux swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
Simbolon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Thibodeaux misses.
Thibodeaux jabs Simbolon right on the nose. Simbolon blinks but takes it well.
Thibodeaux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simbolon. Simbolon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thibodeaux tries to break the clinch but Simbolon is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thibodeaux as Simbolon tries to tie him up. #BC#
Simbolon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Thibodeaux misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Simbolon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Thibodeaux is looking to improve his position.
Simbolon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Simbolon is thwarting Thibodeaux's attempts to control the position.
Simbolon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thibodeaux wants to get back to full guard.
Simbolon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2##SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Simbolon slips a nice elbow through Thibodeaux's hands, connecting with Thibodeaux's forehead.
Thibodeaux trying to hold on to Simbolon's head to control him but Simbolon postures up.
Simbolon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thibodeaux wants to control the action here but instead Simbolon manages to pass to full mount!
Simbolon controlling the position easily from mount.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Thibodeaux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Thibodeaux takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Simbolon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thibodeaux can do to turn this around?
Simbolon takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thibodeaux is looking to get to half guard.
Thibodeaux keeps trying to improve his position.
Simbolon lands a heavy elbow.
Thibodeaux is in all sorts of trouble here.
Simbolon controlling the pace for now.
Simbolon dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Simbolon lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Simbolon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Simbolon lands a big shot there that rocks Thibodeaux but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Thibodeaux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simbolon avoids the attempt from Thibodeaux to control.
Simbolon is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thibodeaux can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Simbolon controlling from the full mount.
Thibodeaux wants to control but Simbolon is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Simbolon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Thibodeaux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thibodeaux misses the body punch #KD#
and Simbolon counters with a crisp one two that drops Thibodeaux! Simbolon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Thibodeaux to his feet! Thibodeaux is in big trouble!#TD#
Simbolon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ROC#Thibodeaux is rocked!
Simbolon with a nice head shot there.
Thibodeaux is still in real trouble! Can Simbolon finish him?
Thibodeaux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thibodeaux seems to have recovered his senses.
Thibodeaux has a closed guard, preventing Simbolon from standing up.
Thibodeaux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Simbolon lands a couple of elbows.
Thibodeaux trying to control the position.
Simbolon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SU#
Simbolon stands up from Thibodeaux's guard - Simbolon perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Thibodeaux tries to keep at a distance but Simbolon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Simbolon on the inside.
Simbolon tries to pull guard but Thibodeaux holds him up against the ropes and eventually Simbolon drops back down to his feet.
Thibodeaux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thibodeaux blocks an uppercut.
Matth Thibodeaux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Thibodeaux can't break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simbolon prevents Thibodeaux from breaking the clinch.
Thibodeaux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simbolon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Thibodeaux letting Simbolon take a breather here.
Simbolon looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Simbolon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Simbolon jumps guard but Thibodeaux stands there with Simbolon around his waist. Simbolon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thibodeaux working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Simbolon breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Thibodeaux tries to sprawl but Simbolon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christian Simbolon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simbolon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Thibodeaux actively working from the bottom here.
Thibodeaux regains full guard. Nicely done. #SU#
Simbolon gets to his feet - Thibodeaux follows without any prompting. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Simbolon breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Simbolon tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
and Simbolon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thibodeaux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch but Thibodeaux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thibodeaux feints a counter leg kick.
Matth Thibodeaux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simbolon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Simbolon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thibodeaux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thibodeaux manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Simbolon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simbolon, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Simbolon!
During a confident post fight interview, Christian Simbolon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TR75
Date: Jul 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Geissler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geissler throws a body shot but no joy.
Simbolon darts in trying to clinch
and Geissler counters with a nice uppercut.
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from Geissler.
Geissler missing with a left hand there. Simbolon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Geissler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simbolon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geissler.
Simbolon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simbolon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geissler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from Geissler.
Geissler lands an overhand right.
Simbolon dives in for a single leg takedown but Geissler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Simbolon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simbolon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simbolon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geissler.
Geissler definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Geissler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbolon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Geissler.
Simbolon throws a head kick but Geissler moves out of range.
As Simbolon tries to get set, Geissler tries to push him back and clinch up but Simbolon manages to avoid the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Simbolon.
#T1#
Simbolon ducks under a wild hook from Geissler.
Geissler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simbolon was well out of range. Poor timing from Geissler.
Geissler misses with a body shot.
Geissler lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Simbolon is defended easily by Geissler.
Gerry Geissler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Simbolon.
Geissler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simbolon has a takedown stuffed.
Simbolon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Geissler lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#Simbolon is rocked!
Simbolon is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Geissler doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Simbolon crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Simbolon's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerry Geissler! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Simbolon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simbolon doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiel circles away.
#TD#
Kiel gets a takedown into half guard.
Kiel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiel fails to take his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon is working to get back to half guard.
Kiel content just to control the position here. #T1#
Simbolon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kiel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Simbolon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kiel.
Kiel manages to capitalize on a mistake by Simbolon to take his back!
Simbolon rolls, trying to escape but Kiel keeps control of the position.
Simbolon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kiel's guard. Nice work there by Simbolon.
Simbolon wants to control from the top but Kiel keeps moving.
Kiel wants to sweep here but Simbolon controlling him for the moment.
Simbolon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Kiel 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.
Kiel looking to control.
Kiel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kiel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simbolon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Simbolon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiel is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Kiel is stalling in the full guard.
Simbolon keeping full guard, as Kiel tries to pass.
Kiel pushing down on Simbolon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kiel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Kiel wants to work for an arm triangle but Simbolon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Kiel is working for a kimura but Simbolon is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Simbolon is trying to stand back up but Kiel is controlling him
Simbolon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kiel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kiel content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Simbolon for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gust Kiel dominated that round.
That's time! Kiel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Kiel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Simbolon manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kiel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kiel wants to control from the top but Simbolon keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiel stays in close to Simbolon's body and controls the position.
Kiel passes Simbolon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Simbolon tries to get to full guard but Kiel has control of the leg.
Simbolon is still trying to improve position.
Kiel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kiel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kiel forces the positional change into back control.
Kiel not allowing Simbolon to control his hands. #T2#
Kiel controlling the position well here. Simbolon rolled but Kiel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Kiel gets his hands free as Simbolon looks to control. #SUB#
Kiel has his arm under Simbolon's chin here. Game over son! Kiel squeezes tightly and Simbolon is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gust Kiel! |
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Event:
TR68
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Simbolon misses with a takedown
and Simbolon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simbolon shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemons sprawls well. He's pushed Simbolon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simbolon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lemons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bradley Lemons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Simbolon.
Simbolon shoots for a double leg takedown but Lemons sprawls well. He's pushed Simbolon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Lemons was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Simbolon.
A telegraphed right hand from Lemons misses the target.
Simbolon misses with a takedown
and Lemons counters with a crisp right that sends Simbolon to the canvas! Lemons follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bradley Lemons!
A relieved looking Bradley Lemons thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
VFC 73 Fistle vs Mendez
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Simbolon has a takedown stuffed.
Simbolon throws a sloppy head kick and Donald moves out of range easily.
Donald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Donald throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Donald but Donald pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simbolon takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Donald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Simbolon tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Simbolon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Donald wants to get back to his feet but Simbolon is dominant here and he's now got Donald's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon controlling the position well here. Donald rolled but Simbolon kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Donald tries to break free.
#T1#
Simbolon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Donald trying to control the hands but Simbolon breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simbolon lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
What can Donald do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Donald wants to get back to his feet.
Simbolon has good solid back control here.
Donald is taking damage to the body and head.
Simbolon is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Simbolon lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Donald.
#T2#
Donald is taking damage to the body and head.
Donald covers up after that shot from Simbolon.
#ROC2#Donald is rocked!
Donald trying to control the hands but Simbolon won't let him. #SUB2#
Simbolon has got one arm under Donald's chin. This could be trouble... Donald trying to control the other hand but Simbolon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Donald has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Christian Simbolon!
A victorious Christian Simbolon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
VFC 66 Jacquin vs Dancer
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Simbolon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Simbolon closes the distance and clinches.
Babcock effectively controlling the action here.#TD2#
Simbolon has Babcock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Simbolon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Babcock tumbling to the mat - Simbolon dives into Babcock's guard.
Babcock keeping moving, preventing Simbolon from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon won't allow Babcock to sweep him here.
Babcock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babcock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Simbolon trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simbolon throwing strikes from guard but Babcock blocks nicely.
Simbolon looking to pass the guard.
Simbolon wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Babcock is pulling down on Simbolon's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Simbolon landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Simbolon tries to stand but Babcock is controlling from the bottom.
Simbolon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simbolon preventing the sweep.
Simbolon trying to control the position from guard on top but Babcock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Babcock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simbolon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simbolon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babcock sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Babcock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Simbolon clinches up against the cage.
Simbolon has a couple of punches blocked by Babcock.
Simbolon working aggressively here.
Babcock has Simbolon pushed against the cage.
Simbolon wants to stall.
#T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Simbolon.#BC2#
Simbolon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Simbolon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Babcock throws a jab but it's blocked by Simbolon.
Babcock avoids the head kick by Simbolon.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simbolon sprawls and moves away.
Simbolon closes the distance but Babcock moves to the side #TD#
and Babcock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simbolon's guard.
Simbolon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simbolon is looking to stand back up but Babcock counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Simbolon.
Nice strikes from Babcock there.
Simbolon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Babcock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babcock lands a nice short elbow.
Babcock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Simbolon trying to hold on to Babcock's head to control him but Babcock postures up.
Babcock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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 Jesse Thomas Babcock will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Simbolon tries to clinch but Babcock is having none of it.
Babcock misses the shot to the body.
Simbolon misses with a hook.
Simbolon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Babcock on the side of the head.
Simbolon is looking to clinch but Babcock is avoiding it.
Simbolon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babcock.
Babcock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simbolon manages to avoid it.
Simbolon throws a head kick but Babcock moves out of range.
Simbolon darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Babcock counters with a shoot takedown. Simbolon fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Simbolon being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Babcock working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simbolon's head.
Babcock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Babcock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Babcock landing some decent shots from guard.
Simbolon keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babcock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Babcock wants to pass the guard but Simbolon is keeping the position.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Simbolon keeps moving.
Babcock controlling from the top position.
Babcock looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Babcock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Simbolon looking for a sweep. Not yet Simbolon, not yet.
Babcock with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Simbolon working for submissions but it's allowed Babcock to get to half guard.
Babcock lands strikes from half guard.
Babcock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Babcock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Babcock there.
Simbolon won't allow Babcock to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Babcock lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock controlling the action here.
Simbolon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock trying to mount his opponent but Simbolon defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Thomas Babcock dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Babcock checks a low kick from Simbolon.
Babcock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simbolon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simbolon throws a low kick, looking for Babcock's leg but Babcock calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Babcock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Babcock takes a swing at Simbolon's ribcage but misses.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Babcock sprawls well. Babcock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simbolon gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon misses with a series of wild punches.
Simbolon misses with a looping left.#TD#
Babcock gets a double leg takedown into Simbolon's guard.
Simbolon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Babcock is now in half guard. #T1#
Babcock wants to control but Simbolon is keeping him busy.
Babcock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Simbolon is refusing to be controlled, as Babcock sits in half guard.
Babcock working over Simbolon with some ground and pound. Simbolon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Babcock is controlling the pace.
Simbolon is looking for a sweep. Babcock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Christian Simbolon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Babcock moves nicely into side control.
Babcock trying to control the position but Simbolon is working away.
Simbolon is trying to escape the position but Babcock is controlling the position.
Simbolon tries to improve position but can't.
Babcock trying to control the action but Simbolon is working from the bottom.
Babcock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Simbolon's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
Babcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simbolon keeps working.
Simbolon being controlled for a moment.
Simbolon is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simbolon is looking to clinch. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Babcock swats away the attempt to clinch by Simbolon.
Babcock moves out of range of the strikes.
Simbolon doesn't manage to clinch there - Babcock circles away.
Babcock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simbolon.
Babcock is looking to wear down Simbolon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Simbolon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simbolon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babcock pinned against the cage. Babcock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babcock misses with a hook to the body
and Simbolon counters with a thumping low kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Babcock defending well as Simbolon loads up on a big left hand.
Babcock scores with a shot to the body.
Babcock jabs at Simbolon's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Thomas Babcock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Babcock, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Thomas Babcock!
An out of breath Jesse Thomas Babcock 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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Event:
VFC 54 Blood in the Water
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Simbolon takes one on the button.
Gavin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gavin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gavin throws a nice looking combination but Simbolon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simbolon dives in and grabs Gavin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gavin pushes down on Simbolon's head and hops out.
Gavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL#
Simbolon moves into the clinch.
Gavin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Tommy Gavin has been cut.
Gavin can't break the clinch.
Gavin is trying to push Simbolon away but Simbolon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Gavin breaks the clinch.
Gavin digs a good body shot into Simbolon's ribs.
Simbolon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simbolon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simbolon loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Gavin lands a jab to Simbolon's midsection.
Gavin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Simbolon clinches with his opponent.
Simbolon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Simbolon jumps guard but Gavin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Simbolon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simbolon prevents Gavin from breaking the clinch.
Gavin working hard to break the clinch.
Gavin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gavin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gavin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gavin misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Simbolon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simbolon shoots in but Gavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gavin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gavin misses with a wild combination.
Gavin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Simbolon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gavin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Simbolon somewhat.#T2#
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simbolon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gavin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gavin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Simbolon's belly button to the back.
A cross from Gavin lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Gavin. That snapped Simbolon's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Gavin.
Gavin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Simbolon loads up on a big right hand but Gavin slips the punch.
Good exchange - Gavin coming out on top.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Gavin. No joy for Simbolon on that attempt.
Gavin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gavin throws a nice looking combination but Simbolon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Simbolon darts in and clinches Gavin up against the cage.#T3##BC#
Simbolon manages to break the clinch.
Simbolon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gavin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Simbolon lands a leg kick that knocks Gavin off balance momentarily.
Jab, jab by Gavin - just one landing.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gavin lands a lovely overhand right.
Gavin 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.
Gavin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gavin connects with a body shot that sends Simbolon's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simbolon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Simbolon moves out of range easily.
Gavin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simbolon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin throws a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gavin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4##CL2#
Gavin closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Gavin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simbolon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simbolon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Gavin connects with a body shot.
Simbolon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gavin tries to avoid it but Simbolon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gavin to the ground. Gavin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Simbolon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gavin throws a head kick but Simbolon moves out of range.
#CL#
Simbolon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gavin, pushing him back against the cage.
Simbolon has Gavin pressed against the cage, preventing Gavin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Simbolon taking a breather.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Simbolon is controlling him.#BC#
Simbolon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simbolon was well out of range. Poor timing from Gavin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simbolon tries to clinch up.
Gavin tries to clinch up but Simbolon circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin's cut.
That's time! Simbolon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gavin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simbolon.
Gavin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Simbolon rather than just go for the knockout.
Gavin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gavin swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
No joy there for Simbolon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gavin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simbolon doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick from Simbolon lands but Gavin takes it in his stride.
Simbolon takes one to the chin there.
Simbolon keeps the fight on the outside.
Simbolon takes one to the side of the head.
Gavin stuffs the takedown.
Gavin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gavin scores with a jab to the body.
Tommy Gavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gavin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simbolon tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin thuds his right hand into Simbolon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Simbolon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simbolon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Simbolon misses with an uppercut.
Gavin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A swing and a miss from Simbolon.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simbolon gets slowly back to his feet.
Gavin throws a body punch but Simbolon moves out of range.
Gavin misses with a body kick.
Simbolon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simbolon slips a jab and a cross from Gavin.
Simbolon throws a big shot that misses.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch but Gavin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gavin scores with a punch to the head.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Gavin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSimbolon.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Simbolon tries a head kick but it misses.
Gavin punishes Simbolon's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Simbolon gets a double leg takedown into Gavin's guard.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Simbolon manages to pass to side control. #REVB##ES2#
Gavin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Simbolon is on him like a limpet, forcing Gavin back against the cage.#BC2#
Gavin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simbolon tries to clinch but Gavin moves out of range.
Gavin connects with a jab.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simbolon looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gavin wants to clinch.#T3#
Gavin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gavin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tommy Gavin seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Gavin forces Simbolon back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Simbolon successfully pulls guard.
Gavin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Gavin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simbolon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gavin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Simbolon takes the fight into the clinch.
Gavin wants to break free but Simbolon has control.
#T4#
Gavin can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Simbolon breaks from the clinch.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Simbolon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gavin wants to clinch up but Simbolon keeps it at a distance.
Gavin misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Simbolon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simbolon decides to pull guard.
Gavin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SU2#
Gavin decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gavin misses with a head kick.
Simbolon wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simbolon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gavin.
Simbolon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simbolon swings widly with a right hand
and Gavin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gavin lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gavin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gavin'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Gavin is looking to clinch.
Simbolon throwing a counter right hand but Gavin manages to avoid it.
Gavin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gavin throws a head kick but Simbolon moves out of range.
Simbolon throws a quick counter head kick but Gavin was just out of range.
Gavin throws a wild body kick that Simbolon sees coming a mile off.
Simbolon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gavin tries to land a leg kick but Simbolon saw it coming and moves away.
Simbolon throws a big counter combination but Gavin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tommy Gavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simbolon doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavin circles away.
Gavin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simbolon tries to clinch up but Gavin circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Simbolon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simbolon wants a takedown but no success here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Simbolon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Simbolon is looking to clinch but Gavin is avoiding it.
Gavin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gavin throws a body punch but Simbolon moves out of range.
Gavin swings for the body but Simbolon moves out of range.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Gavin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simbolon blocks the body kick.
Gavin misses with the combination.
Gavin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Simbolon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simbolon tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simbolon tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Simbolon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simbolon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gavin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gavin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Simbolon is looking to clinch. #CL#
Simbolon moves into the clinch.
Gavin wants to break free but Simbolon has control.
Gavin working hard to break the clinch.
Christian Simbolon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gavin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simbolon has him pressed against the cage.
Simbolon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gavin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Simbolon moves in looking to clinch but Gavin pushes him off.
Gavin clobbers Simbolon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gavin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simbolon looks to land a right hand but Gavin moved out of range.
Simbolon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gavin.#ROC2#Simbolon is rocked!
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 head kick misses from Simbolon.
Oh Simbolon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simbolon gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gavin gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Gavin! |
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Event:
VFC 51 Free Fall
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Simbolon or perhaps it was just good defense by Hawking, which made it look bad.
Hawking keeps the fight on the outside.
Hawking throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simbolon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hawking counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simbolon throws a sloppy head kick
and Simbolon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawking bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Hawking finds it's way through Simbolon's defenses.
Simbolon tries to clinch
letting Hawking counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawking digs a good body shot into Simbolon's ribs.
Hawking scores with a shot to the body.
Hawking pounces like a tiger and cracks Simbolon with a vicious hook! Simbolon is down but not out! Hawking follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stephen Hawking!
Stephen Hawking seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VFC 39 Ides of March
Date: Mar 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Simbolon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moss sprawls well. Moss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Simbolon gets slowly back to his feet.
Simbolon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simbolon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moss defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Moss's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Moss tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moss avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moss lands a front kick.#CL#
Simbolon moves into the clinch.#TD#
Simbolon decides to pull guard.
Simbolon seems keen to control Moss's posture.#T1#
Simbolon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Simbolon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Moss doesn't defend quickly enough and Simbolon has managed to lock this one up! Can Moss escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Simbolon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Simbolon!
After winning the bout, Christian Simbolon thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
VFC Valentine's Day Massacre
Date: Feb 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Dye scores with a sloppy right hand. Simbolon should have avoided that one.
Simbolon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body punch from Dye.
Dye comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Simbolon doesn't manage to clinch there - Dye circles away.
Dye cracks Simbolon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simbolon tries to move into range but Dye moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#Simbolon is rocked!
Dye weaves into range and cracks Simbolon right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Simbolon goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Dye is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Dye!
Jack Dye thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Tampubolon tries to clinch but Simbolon moves out of range. #TD2#
Simbolon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Simbolon trying to control the position from guard on top but Tampubolon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tampubolon looking for a guillotine here but Simbolon defends easily.
Simbolon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simbolon is looking to work some ground and pound but Tampubolon has wrist control.#T1#
Simbolon wants to control from the top but Tampubolon keeps moving. #SU2#
Simbolon stands up from Tampubolon's guard - Simbolon perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Simbolon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tampubolon has one foot on Simbolon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Simbolon fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Tampubolon has closed the distance and engaged Simbolon in a clinch.
Simbolon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tampubolon just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Simbolon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tampubolon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simbolon stops a takedown attempt from Tampubolon.
The referee calls for Simbolon to work.
Simbolon is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tampubolon stalling.
Tampubolon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Simbolon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petrus Tampubolon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simbolon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tampubolon or not.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tampubolon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tampubolon is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Simbolon. #T3#
Tampubolon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Simbolon smiles and moves away.
Tampubolon misses with a head kick.
Tampubolon doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Simbolon counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Simbolon moves into the clinch successfully.
Simbolon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tampubolon tries to pull guard but Simbolon won't allow it.
#TD2#
Simbolon pulls guard effortlessly.
Simbolon is trying to control the position but Tampubolon postures up.
Simbolon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simbolon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tampubolon defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampubolon trying to control but Simbolon is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Simbolon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Simbolon fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbolon has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Tampubolon instigates a clinch.
Tampubolon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simbolon is looking for a takedown.
Petrus Tampubolon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Simbolon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampubolon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Simbolon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simbolon prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Simbolon breaks the clinch.
#T1#
Tampubolon has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Tampubolon shoots in and bounces Simbolon off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tampubolon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simbolon is trying to keep Tampubolon in close.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Simbolon holds on and takes a little breather. #T2##SU#
Tampubolon stands and steps away. Simbolon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tampubolon.
A combination from Simbolon does no damage.
Tampubolon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Tampubolon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tampubolon lands in his opponent's guard.
Petrus Tampubolon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simbolon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Tampubolon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Simbolon trying to control the position.
Tampubolon wants to control from the top but Simbolon keeps moving.
Tampubolon is really struggling to control Simbolon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Simbolon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Simbolon slows the pace down in half guard.
Tampubolon wants to control but Simbolon is keeping busy.
Simbolon trying to control from half guard but Tampubolon is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simbolon tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tampubolon.
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 Petrus Tampubolon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tampubolon closes the distance and clinches up with Simbolon, looking for a takedown. Tampubolon pushes Simbolon against the cage but Simbolon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simbolon shoots in for a takedown but Tampubolon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrus Tampubolon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Tampubolon throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Simbolon was covering up waiting for the punch and Tampubolon finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simbolon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tampubolon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Simbolon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Simbolon trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampubolon passes into half guard.
Tampubolon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T1#
Simbolon holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Simbolon is not content to let Tampubolon control the position.
Simbolon is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Tampubolon in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Tampubolon decides to stand and escape the position.
Tampubolon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tampubolon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simbolon swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petrus Tampubolon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simbolon shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Simbolon instigates a clinch.
Tampubolon stops a takedown attempt from Simbolon.
Simbolon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Simbolon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tampubolon is trying to keep an underhook but Simbolon manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T3#
Tampubolon punching from the bottom.
Simbolon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tampubolon tries to roll over but Simbolon keeps him under control.
Tampubolon moves into full guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Tampubolon controlling the position.
Tampubolon striking from his own guard. #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.
Tampubolon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tampubolon stops Simbolon from getting back to his feet.
Simbolon wants to control but Tampubolon is keeping busy.
Simbolon is trying to stand.
Tampubolon wants to take a breather but Simbolon is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrus Tampubolon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tampubolon has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Petrus Tampubolon! |
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