PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petrus Tampubolon (ranked 4500 p4p, 2993 weight class) and Christian Simbolon (ranked 0 p4p, 386 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tampubolon
vs
Simbolon

185 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Petrus Tampubolon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christian Simbolon!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tampubolon tries to clinch but Simbolon moves out of range.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simbolon wants to control from the top but Tampubolon keeps moving.

Simbolon stands up from Tampubolon's guard - Simbolon perhaps looking for a knockout.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

Simbolon pulls guard effortlessly.
Simbolon is trying to control the position but Tampubolon postures up.
Simbolon is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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!

Simbolon fails with a takedown attempt.
Simbolon has a takedown stuffed.

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.

Simbolon breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampubolon has a takedown stuffed.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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.

Simbolon instigates a clinch.
Tampubolon stops a takedown attempt from Simbolon.
Simbolon is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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!